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UCLA Football: Bruins look to get back to winning at the Rose Bowl

By Mike Regalado

PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: UCLA Bruins cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the game against the Hawaii Warriors at the Rose Bowl on September 9, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: UCLA Bruins cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the game against the Hawaii Warriors at the Rose Bowl on September 9, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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The UCLA Football team returns to the Rose Bowl where they are 2-0 this season. After a rough 2-game road trip, the Bruins could use the comforts of home, but will fan base offer a homecoming?

The UCLA Football team is 2-2 this season, splitting wins at home and loses on the road. The Bruins have been brutalized and beaten as they defense took several hits and the teams have incurred several injuries.

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With a two losses coming on consecutive weekends, the Bruins will look to the comforts of home as they return to the Rose Bowl for a contest with the Colorado Buffaloes.

UCLA started the season at home and were very fortunate to come away with wins. In their season opener, the Bruins pulled off a miraculous 34-point comeback against Texas A&M and followed that up with a blowout against Hawaii. With that in mind, returning to the Rose Bowl has come at the perfect time.

Over the last two weeks on the road against solid football teams, it has become apparent that the Bruins are suffering from a few vital flaws, specifically the defensive output. Hopefully the Bruins can pull it together in time for kickoff against Colorado this Saturday night in Pasadena.

There is nothing like home field advantage, though the Bruins might have to work with what they have. With UCLA starting 2-2, the majority of the fan base is not happy and it can be assumed that the Rose Bowl will not be at capacity, even for this conference matchup.

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The UCLA Athletic Department has put a lot into the “White Out” event they have planned as both UCLA and Under Armour have made packages available for this game. For $69, you get a “White Out” t-shirt and a ticket to the game. The question is, will Bruin fans want to go to the game? The recent production has left something to be desired among Bruin fans.

The good news is, UCLA is 2-0 at the Rose Bowl and they will get an extra push as school is back in session, meaning that this is the first game where the UCLA student section, The Den, will be in full force. It is also a chance to witness the awe and majesty that is Josh Rosen. Though the defense has had a few snags, the offense is running quite efficiently.

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It looks bleak to start, but the season is not over. Whatever you think of the coaching staff, remember that there are student-athletes working their tails off… FOR YOU! So if you can, Get To The Rose Bowl and support your Bruins who have a chance to start Pac-12 play 1-1. Go Bruins!