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UCLA Bruins Stumble as Utah Utes Blaze Through Rose Bowl

The UCLA Bruins faced a challenging start to their season, falling 43-10 against the Utah Utes at the Rose Bowl. The Bruins now stand at 0-1, while the Utes begin their campaign with a 1-0 record.


Oct 16, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Jordan Genmark Heath (15) celebrates following a sack against the Washington Huskies during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The game opened with Utah quickly establishing dominance. The Utes scored 13 points in the first quarter, leaving the Bruins scoreless. UCLA's defense struggled to contain Utah's offensive plays, which set an early tone for the match.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, UCLA managed to put some points on the board with a touchdown pass from Nico Iamaleava to Anthony Woods. This was one of Iamaleava’s highlights as he completed 11 out of his 22 attempts for a total of 136 yards and one interception. Despite this effort, Utah extended their lead by adding another touchdown and field goal before halftime.


Third Quarter


The third quarter saw both teams scoring once more; however, it was clear that Utah maintained control over the game flow. Mateen Bhaghani successfully kicked a field goal for UCLA from 46 yards out—his only attempt in this match—showcasing his precision under pressure.


Fourth Quarter


Utah sealed their victory in the fourth quarter by scoring two additional touchdowns without conceding any points to UCLA. The Westwood Warriors were unable to break through Utah’s solid defensive line or capitalize on key opportunities throughout this period.


This post-game report on UCLA Bruins highlights what went wrong for them: missed tackles and an inability to convert crucial third downs contributed significantly towards their defeat against such formidable opponents like Utah who capitalized efficiently across all quarters during this encounter at Pasadena’s iconic stadium venue—the Rose Bowl—with attendance reaching up around thirty-five thousand spectators witnessing firsthand these unfolding events live within its hallowed grounds!


Looking ahead into next week’s schedule: fans can catch up when they travel away facing UNLV Rebels scheduled September sixth starting eight PM Eastern Daylight Time broadcasted via CBS Sports Network located inside Allegiant Stadium situated Las Vegas Nevada USA zip code eight nine one one eight address three three three three Al Davis Way!


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