UCLA's Promised "Attacking" Defense Didn't Show Up in Week 1
Questions emerge about UCLA's defensive scheme against Houston Cougars.
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UCLA
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| Final - 9.3.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins | 0 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 34 |
| Houston Cougars | 10 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 38 |
Stories
Fanpost
UCLA's Offensive Production v. Houston: Play-calling, or Talent & Execution?
A discussion on whether UCLA's offensive output v. Houston Cougars was a result of imaginative play calling or a combination of talent and execution (or both).
The "Eye Test": Bruins’ GPA After The Loss Against Houston
Grading out #UCLA's first football game against Houston based on an "Eye Test" set up during the off-season focusing on six factors including preparedness, focus, execution and leadership.
The Morning After, Part 1: Houston
The Morning After, Week 1: Houston. Thoughts on U.C.L.A. football.
Fanpost
Questions About UCLA's Out of Conference Scheduling ...
UCLA football program's recent out of conference scheduling raises questions from alums.
UCLA Opens the Season With a Loss, 38-34 to Houston
UCLA drops the season opener to Houston, 38-34 - a post game analysis.
UCLA Falls Short In Houston, Loses Road Opener
UCLA Falls Short In Houston, Lose Road Opener
U.C.L.A. Bruins vs Houston: Second Half Open Thread
U.C.L.A. vs Houston: Second Half Thread
BN Gameday: Houston Pre-game Thread
Bruins Nation Pre-game thread: Houston
Bruin Bites: UCLA-Houston Gameday Edition
A set of quick bullets on top headlines from UCLA-Houston game on gameday.
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The Players Are Ready, Are You?
A collection of tweets from current and past UCLA football players excited about Bruins' season opener v. Houston.
The Return of Pregame Guesses: Houston Edition
BruinsNation pre-game guesses for college football season finally returns!
GameThreads
Bruins Fans GameThread on Bruins Nation
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 0 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 34 |
| Houston | 10 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 38 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 9:06 left: Houston Touchdown - 1-yard run by Michael Hayes. (Matt Hogan kick). |
| 9:06 left: |
| 1:52 left: Houston Field Goal - 35-yarder by Matt Hogan. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 14:21 left: U-C-L-A Touchdown - 18-yard run by Johnathan Franklin. (Kip Smith kick). |
| 14:21 left: |
| 7:18 left: Houston Touchdown - 12-yard run by Bryce Beall. (Matt Hogan kick). |
| 7:18 left: |
| 2:49 left: U-C-L-A Touchdown - 5-yard pass from Richard Brehaut to Joseph Fauria. (Kip Smith kick). |
| 2:49 left: |
| 1:56 left: Houston Touchdown - 34-yard run by Michael Hayes. (Matt Hogan kick). |
| 1:56 left: |
| 0:08 left: Houston Touchdown - 23-yard pass from Case Keenum to Tyron Carrier. (Matt Hogan kick). |
| 0:08 left: |
| Quarter 3 |
| 8:28 left: U-C-L-A Touchdown - 1-yard run by Derrick Coleman. (Kip Smith kick). |
| 8:28 left: |
| 0:28 left: U-C-L-A Touchdown - 1-yard run by Richard Brehaut. (Kip Smith kick). |
| 0:28 left: |
| Quarter 4 |
| 9:31 left: Houston Touchdown - Chris Thompson recovered fumble in end zone. (Matt Hogan kick). |
| 9:31 left: |
| 1:19 left: U-C-L-A Touchdown - 11-yard pass from Richard Brehaut to Anthony Barr. (kick blocked). |
| Team statistics | UCLA | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 34:01 | 25:59 |
| First Downs | 26 | 29 |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Interceptions | 20-29 0 | 30-40 0 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts | 232 42 | 159 31 |
| Punt Return Yards | 1 | 12 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions | 1 2-1 0 | 1 2-1 0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 10-80 | 7-45 |
| Punts-Average | 3-42.7 | 3-49.3 |
