UCLA Football: Bruins Spectacular First Half Turns Into Disaster at the End

The Bruins are still alive!

As we hit halftime, the Bruins are trailing by a single point, with the scoreboard reading 10-9 in favor of the Cougars. The first 29 minutes of this matchup were nothing short of incredible, filled with intense plays and impressive displays of skill. However, the final minute before halftime was less than ideal for UCLA.

In an unfortunate turn of events, our star QB, Dante Moore, threw his second pick-six of the season. This time, it was returned for a whopping 88 yards, giving the Cougars the lead just before the half. Despite this hiccup, there's a lot to be optimistic about.

HALFTIME: Washington State leads UCLA 10-9. https://t.co/g6NHeRmYCD

— James H. Williams covers UCLA football (@JHWreporter) October 7, 2023

The UCLA defense has been putting on a stellar performance throughout the first 30 minutes. They've managed to force three turnovers, but on the flip side, the offense hasn't entirely lived up to expectations.

UCLA has allowed only 114 total yards, seven first downs and limited the Cougars to less than 10 minutes of possession time. The stage is set for a thrilling second half, and the Bruins will aim to kickstart their offense while ensuring that our defense continues to dominate.

The upset alert is still very much alive, and we're hopeful that the Bruins can pull off a stunning comeback. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a more favorable next 30 minutes!