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UCLA Football: Ranking the 2017 opponents from easiest to toughest

By Mike Regalado

Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora yells from the sideline during a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora yells from the sideline during a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2016; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Memphis Tigers quarterback Riley Ferguson (4) attempts a pass against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second half at FAU Stadium. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeat the Memphis Tigers 51-31. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2016; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Memphis Tigers quarterback Riley Ferguson (4) attempts a pass against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second half at FAU Stadium. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeat the Memphis Tigers 51-31. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

8. at Memphis Tigers, Sept 16

This game is going to be difficult for several reasons. First off, it is the first game of the season on the road. After starting the year at the Rose Bowl against Texas A&M and Hawaii, the Bruins run into an up-and-coming team Tigers team. Though UCLA might have more talent, Memphis will be pumped to play the Bruins.

Secondly, UCLA needs to win this game if they want to show that they are better than their 2016 4-8 record suggests. This game will be tough and Mora has to prove he can win the tough games.

Third, this game kicks off at 9:30 a.m. PT, so it is pretty much a morning game for the Bruins. The last time UCLA had a “morning game” was in 2014 win the Brett Hundley-fronted Bruins struggled in 28-20 win at Virginia.

Yeah, fun times.