USC Outlasts UCLA in High-Scoring Rivalry Bout
The USC Trojans football team overcame a slow first half to defeat the UCLA Bruins 48-45.
The USC Trojans football team overcame a slow first half to defeat the UCLA Bruins 48-45.
The rivalry game between No. 16 UCLA Bruins and No. 7/6 USC will be a historic matchup as both teams have a Black starting quarterback. This is the first time in the history of the rivalry game that two Black quarterbacks—Caleb Williams of USC and Dorian Thompson-Robinson of UCLA—will battle against each other.
The UCLA Bruins football team defeated Alabama State University 45-7 to earn their second consecutive victory. This is the first time the UCLA Bruins battled the Alabama State Hornets.
Bruin fans have a lot to be excited about after the UCLA football team earned an 8-4 overall record during the 2021 season. After beating the likes of LSU and USC, UCLA came in second in the Pac-12 South and third in the entire conference.
Anyse Grimble, Westchester High School Assata Gaines, NYU Bella Witt, Calabasas High School Chase Lucas, Arizona State Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA Drake London, USC Hercy Miller, Minnehaha Academy Jayda Hamilton, Serra Jay’len Carter, Manual Arts Jayli Nealy, Irvine Valley College Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon Lauryn Miller, UCLA LeTroy Pruitt Jr., Los Angeles High School Matt Bradley, University of California Maxi Duncan, Harvard Michael Richardson, Serra Michael Wilson, Stanford Mychai Williams, Dorsey Shelbi Schauble, UCLA Solomon Bailey, Crossroads Thomas Booker, Stanford Trent McDuffie, University of Washington Xavier Starnes, St. Monica Catholic High School
USC football’s legendary rivalry game against UCLA was a total embarrassment for the men of Troy. Trojan fans came out wearing their gear in full support and on Saturday, USC fell to the Bruins, tying a record for the most points they’ve allowed in program’s history at 62.
UCLA senior quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson led the Bruins into national ranking after defeating LSU on September 4. He has made at least 50 percent of his passes in their first three games this season and has seven passing touchdowns as of September 21.
After a COVID inflicted 2020 season playing in empty stadiums, UCLA was back at the Rose Bowl to kick off the 2021 season against Hawaii on 87 degree Saturday afternoon.
The UCLA Bruins football team flaunt experience with 62 letter winners returning to compete for the 2021 season. UCLA can use their football wisdom to help bring younger players up to speed.
No. 15 Southern California kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive in a back and forth battle against its crosstown rivals in UCLA.
In one of college football’s greatest crosstown rivalries, Southern California and UCLA took the field for its 89th meeting and bragging rights.
UCLA Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson returned from a knee injury and picked up right where he left off, throwing for 226 yards with two touchdowns in an emphatic 31-14 victory over the Buffaloes of Colorado on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.
UCLA Sophomore Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was efficient Saturday against the 24th ranked team in the nation.
The Bruin faithful arrived at the Rose Bowl in anticipation for a showdown against one of the most electrifying players in all of college football, Jalen Hurts. Upset hopes didn’t go as planned as (0-3) UCLA were defeated 48-14 by the #5 ranked (3-0) Oklahoma Sooners who got off to a strong start and never looked back.
Last football season was difficult for any fan of the USC Trojans or the UCLA Bruins. After two successful seasons, the Trojan hit a lull and finished with a middling 5-7 overall record. The Bruins struggled as they transitioned to Chip Kelly being at the helm, only securing three wins.