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

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September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora watches game action against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

96. What can WR Jordan Lasley do?

Lasley is another player hat Bruin fans have been waiting to breakout. With the receiving game in disarray, he needs to stand up and let Rosen know that he is a valuable target.

97. Will there be any Heisman buzz?

Josh Rosen has the goods and now all he needs is the team to help lead UCLA to victory. And with that, any bit of success the Bruins will have will get the attention of media types and get Rosen back in the spotlight. So yes, there should be a little bit of Heisman buzz.

98. Getting to a (big) bowl game

Getting to a bowl game should happen every year for the Bruins, but making it to a substantial bowl should be the goal for this squad as they need to prove to themselves and the nation, that they are contenders.

99. Hot seat horror

If Mora does not turn this program around, it is possible he will be fired. He needs to have UCLA winning 9 or 10 games this season. Anything less, even if it is a winning season, could be a case for moving on from Mora.

100. Take down of the Trojans

This game will mean more than any other Crosstown Showdown as the division cold be on the line (don’t laugh, I’m serious) as well as the yearly bragging rights. Having the victory bell painted that horrible cardinal color another year will just not do.

Next: An early projected 2-deep depth chart

Well that was fun. See you in 100 days!