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UCLA Football: 50 things to look for in 2018 with 50 days until kickoff

By Mike Regalado

WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Chip Kelly speaks to the media during a press conference after being introduced as the new UCLA Football head coach on November 27, 2017 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Chip Kelly speaks to the media during a press conference after being introduced as the new UCLA Football head coach on November 27, 2017 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /
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PALO ALTO, CA – SEPTEMBER 23: Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal carries the ball for a sixty nine yard touchdown run against the UCLA Bruins during the fourth quarter of their NCAA footbal game at Stanford Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
PALO ALTO, CA – SEPTEMBER 23: Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal carries the ball for a sixty nine yard touchdown run against the UCLA Bruins during the fourth quarter of their NCAA footbal game at Stanford Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

41. Rushing the EDGE

UCLA will have some push up front, but they will also have a push from the edge. Both Jaelan Phillips and Keisean Lucier-South have been converted from DEs to OLBs and that might not be a huge difference, but in Azzinaro’s defense, they should play a integral part in the attacking the ball in the back field.

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42 Bowl bound?

It is way too early to predict UCLA going to a bowl game, but by midseason, we should have a better picture of what the Bruins are laying out for themselves. With six games in, do they only need one or two more wins or will they be 3-3 and have to grind out three more wins (or more)?

43. Chemistry by season’s end

Though it will take some time to put all of Kelly’s magic together, the Bruins should be close to what Kelly is imagining by season’s end. Whether or not they are position for a postseason berth, they should be a little bit more comfortable in their new style.

44. Caleb Wilson and a full season

Caleb Wilson is arguably the best tight end in the nation and if he can stay healthy (he was injured five games into last season), then he can make a huge impact in the receiving game. He will also boost his draft stock considerably. First round pick, anyone?

45. Can UCLA finally beat Stanford?

Wishful thinking, but it can be done. Mora just could not figure out David Shaw, but Kelly scrapped with the Stanford coach a few times and knows what to expect. Though it seems like a long shot right now, especially since the Bruins have lost to the Cardinal 10 straight times, it just might happen.