UCLA Football vs. BYU: 3 Keys to Victory for the Bruins

UCLA Football vs. BYU: 3 Keys to Victory

Sep 19, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) trails the play as running back Paul Perkins (24) breaks from BYU Cougars linebacker Sae Tautu (31) to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game at the Rose Bowl. Ucla won 24-23.Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

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September 10, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Randall Goforth (3) reacts after intercepting a pass against the UNLV Rebels during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Come Out Strong In The 3rd Quarter

The UCLA Football team had good first halves against the Aggies and the Rebels, but after halftime, the Bruins have come out flat. In both games, UCLA was shut out in the 3rd quarter and it is not just the offense that had been under performing.

The Bruin defense has been lackadaisical in their efforts just after the half. They have allowed their opponents to outscore them 21-0 in the 3rd quarter in their first two games.

Aside from getting pushed around, these 3rd quarter lapses have allowed their opponent to either extend their lead or get back in the game. If UCLA wants control of this BYU game, they need to come out of the half with a sense of purpose.

The defense needs to smash the Cougar offense in the mouth. The offense needs to test the BYU defense and balance their attack on the ground and through the air. The coaches need to hype their players and call some stellar plays.

Either way, the Bruins need to fight, fight, fight all game long.

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Go Bruins!