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Know Your Opponent: UCLA Football vs. Oregon State Beavers

By Mike Regalado

October 22, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Mike Fafaul (12) throws a pass against the Utah Utes during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 22, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Mike Fafaul (12) throws a pass against the Utah Utes during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 7, 2015; Corvallis, OR, USA; UCLA fullback Nate Iese (32) recovers a fumble by quarterback Josh Rosen (3) during the first half in a game against Oregon State at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Corvallis, OR, USA; UCLA fullback Nate Iese (32) recovers a fumble by quarterback Josh Rosen (3) during the first half in a game against Oregon State at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

Final Analysis

As troublesome as this season has been for the UCLA Football team, Oregon State’s season is a bit more dire. Head Coach Gary Anderson has done a good job making improvements here and there but for the most part, OSU still lacks the talent to match up with these Pac-12 teams.

Overall I believe UCLA, despite their lapses in play calling and coaching, has the horses to run this race. They have better talent which I think will pull them through in the end.

The Bruins should be able to establish more of a run game while keeping Oregon State secondary on their toes with their passing game. As for the Bruin defense, well they’re just going to completely shut down Oregon State. I’m not  going to say that this is a shut out like last season, but the Beavers will land a few punches, though not enough for the victory.

Next: Podcast: Colorado Review, OSU Preview

Prediction

UCLA 24 – Oregon State 14