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UCLA Bruins Overcome Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Football Showdown

The UCLA Bruins now stand with a record of 5-2 after a convincing victory over the Stanford Cardinal, who fell to 3-4. The final score read 34-16 in favor of the visitors at Stanford Stadium.


Oct 7, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Keegan Jones (22) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

In an impressive display of offensive versatility, the UCLA Bruins amassed a total of 429 yards. The rushing attack was particularly effective, churning out 263 yards on the ground. A highlight was a spectacular 54-yard touchdown run that contributed to their average of over six yards per carry. The passing game also played its part efficiently with two touchdowns and a completion rate rounding up to 62 percent for a total of 192 passing yards.


Defensively, the Bruins were relentless, racking up seven sacks and recovering one fumble while holding their opponents to just sixteen points throughout the game. Their defensive line dominated, contributing significantly to their overall performance by constantly pressuring the quarterback.


Special teams had moments worth noting as well; notably, one punt was blocked by the Bruins' special teams unit which is always an impactful play in football games. Additionally, field goal kicking was perfect on the day with two successful attempts from beyond forty yards.


The Cardinal's effort did not go unnoticed despite being outplayed; they managed to put up sixteen points against a stout UCLA defense and maintained equal remaining timeouts and challenges as their opponents by game end.


Looking ahead for fans of UCLA football, their next challenge will be against Arizona State Sun Devils at Rose Bowl in Pasadena. This upcoming game is scheduled for October 26th at 4:30 PM local time and will be broadcasted on Pac-12 Network where fans can tune in for live coverage.

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