100 days to UCLA Football: 100 things to look for in 2017

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Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Kenneth Walker III (10) reacts against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

56. Will anyone catch for a 1,000 yards in a season? 100 in a game?

The Bruins have not had a standout receiver in, well, forever. But they do have several young players that are showing their worth. Will any of them have the talent for 1,00 yards or at least get close to it?

57. Which freshmen will step up?

UCLA always does a good job recruiting and if the situation calls for it, Mora is not afraid to play freshmen. So which one of the 19 players coming to Westwood is going to see a lot of time on the field? Phillips? DB Darnay Holmes? DT Greg Rogers? TE Kimmy Jaggers?

58. The Washington test?

So UW actually made it to the College Football Playoff as one of the four best teams in the nation. Unfortunately they got smoked by Alabama. Still, they made it there. So what will we learn about UCLA when they face, and probably lose to Washington?

59. Losing games they should win

Yes, this happens every year. The Bruins lose a game they should have won. The coaches have to stop this trend. Winning these games will help find an identity. One that says, “we do not lose to lesser opponents”. Some one needs to put that up in the locker room.

60. How will the RBs rotate?

Last season five running backs rotated in and it was a mess. Though all five have their own individual talents, they will not all be able to see time on the field. Watch for, not only the patterns of substituting, but also the transfers from UCLA if one or two players do not feel that they will get a shot at playing time after the season.