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UCLA Football 2019: 100 things to look for with 100 days until kickoff

By Mike Regalado

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Running back Joshua Kelley #27 of the UCLA Bruins looks over his shoulder as he heads for the end zone during the first second of a football game at Rose Bowl on November 17, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Running back Joshua Kelley #27 of the UCLA Bruins looks over his shoulder as he heads for the end zone during the first second of a football game at Rose Bowl on November 17, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images) /
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16. A favorable home slate

If UCLA is going to get more wins this season, the majority will come via games at the Rose Bowl. This fall, the Bruins welcome San Diego State, Oklahoma, Oregon State, Arizona State, Colorado, and Cal. Except for the Sooners, there is no reason why the Bruins should not take out every other team on their home schedule, especially since their 2019 home opponents had a collective 40-37  2018 record.

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17. Kelly being Kelly

With great power comes great responsi-Kelly. We should expect a litany of interesting questions from reporters that should get a very Kellyesque response. Some that might include why [insert name of celebrity] would be fit to coach because of [random 80s reference] especially since [random LA weather] is occurring. I mean why wouldn’t he?

18. LB Krys Barnes will keep getting better

With injuries plaguing the Bruins last season, Barnes stepped up in a big way. It could be argued that he was the most improved defender last season, and why not? He was second on the team in both total tackles (85) and tackles for a loss (10.0). Now that he knows what to do in Azzinaro’s system, expect him to claim top spot with both stats.

19. What will happen with Oklahoma?

Depsite getting batted around, especially on defense, UCLA did a pretty decent job overall against Oklahoma in 2018. So what happens this fall after taking into account that the game will be at the Rose Bowl, the Bruins’ offense will be well-oiled, and the defense will be a lot more stout? Will UCLA win? Probably not.

20. Bowl eligible?

Examining how the Bruins played at the end of last season compared to the start should indicate that the Bruins’ final record will have more than three wins. With the Bruins having a favorable home schedule, possibly pulling off a few road wins, and the Chip Kelly randomness factor, UCLA could very well win 6 or more games and become bowl eligible.