GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: Since falling behind to Washington 24-7 at halftime on Oct. 6, UCLA has given up just 14 points over the ensuing six quarters. The Bruins defense is playing with renewed aggression in the front seven, just in time to face a struggling Arizona offense. Since putting up 35 points in a Sept. 22 rout of Oregon State, Arizona has mustered 20, 24 and 10 points its last three times out — and just 10 of the 24 in an Oct. 6 win over Cal came from offensive possessions.
DRAFT SLANT
–S Adarius Pickett made nine tackles at Cal, the second-lowest output of the season for UCLA’s leading tackler. That can be attributed to the Bruins’ defensive front dominating Cal and eliminating passing opportunities.
ROSTER REPORT:
–DE/LB Jaelan Phillips is out for the remainder of the season due to a head injury.
–RB Soso Jamabo is out for the remainder of the season due to a head injury.
–WR Kyle Phillips is questionable with an unspecified injury that sidelined him Oct. 13.
–S Kenny Churchwell is questionable due to a knee injury.
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