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UCLA Football vs Texas A&M: Defensive Review

By Michael Chavez

Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back James White (20) is tackled by defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes (47) and defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) and linebacker Jayon Brown (12) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back James White (20) is tackled by defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes (47) and defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) and linebacker Jayon Brown (12) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Third Quarter

The defensive slide continued during the third quarter. The Bruins were still unable to get consistent pressure during passing plays but tightened up their run defense especially up the middle. However anything to the outside went for big yardage.

Linebackers have yet to make many splash plays but have also had to deal with plenty of offensive linemen in their faces. It didn’t help that the Bruins stayed in the nickel all game which led to them being outnumbered in the run game.

The secondary has again proved to be the weakest link and were only saved by the interception which came courtesy of Adarius Pickett. The Bruins gave up a long touchdown reception with Macrus Rios getting turned around to allow a 30 yard touchdown reception.

Third Quarter MVP was Pickett by default with the defense as a whole playing very poorly.

Third Quarter Grade: C-

Next: Fourth Quarter Analysis and Grade