UCLA v. Fresno State Live Game Thread

UCLA (4-7) will seek to win their final game of the season against Fresno State (6-5) at the Rose Bowl on Saturday afternoon.

Nov 8, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster leaves the field with the game ball after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The UCLA Bruins (4-7) seek to finish the season on a high note this Saturday afternoon on senior day as they host the Fresno State Bulldogs (6-5) at the Rose Bowl for the final game of the Bruins' season.

The Bruins are coming off a very disappointing loss to their arch-rival USC last Saturday night and, with the loss, are ineligible to play in a bowl game at the end of the year. They will empty the tank this weekend as they know their season will end regardless of win or loss.

Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Bruins win that key statistical battle. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Bruins have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game.

The Bulldogs just took down Colorado State to do what the Bruins wish they could, play in a bowl game during the holidays. They possess a top-five passing offense in the Mountain West, averaging 247.5 yards per game through the air with their junior transfer quarterback Mikey Keene.

If the Bruins want to find a win, they will have to establish a strong rush attack which will definitely be possible. The Bulldogs are giving up just under 150 yards per game on the ground, which bodes well for the Bruins, who are the worst rushing team in the Big Ten at 87.7 yards per game on the ground.

With it being the final game of the year regardless, almost all, if not every single senior will play in the game at some point. There are several positions where the top players are playing their final game, but head coach DeShaun Foster will prioritize their playing time over winning until it gets late.

Be sure to follow along with our live updates throughout the contest.

START OF FIRST QUARTER:

PENALTY: Bruins called for a false start.

PENALTY: Bruins called for a false start.

PENALTY: Bruins called for a false start.

PENALTY: Bruins flagged for a facemask.

SCORE UPDATE: Mateen Bhaghani kicks a 23-yard field goal. Bruins lead, 3-0.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Bruins lead, 3-0.

START OF SECOND QUARTER:

SCORE UPDATE: Mateen Bhaghani kicks a 40-yard field goal. Bruins lead, 6-0.

PENALTY: Bruins flagged for a facemask.

SCORE UPDATE: Mikey Keene finds Raylen Sharpe for a seven-yard touchdown. Bulldogs lead, 7-6.

PENALTY: Bruins called for defensive holding.

TIMEOUT: Bruins call their first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Bruins call their second timeout of the half.

SCORE UPDATE: Dylan Lynch kicks a 48-yard field goal. Bulldogs lead, 10-6.

END OF FIRST HALF: Bulldogs lead the Bruins, 10-6.

The Bruins struggled to create much of any offense as they were only able to muster six points via two fields from kicker Mateen Bhaghani.

The Bulldogs completely bottled up the Bruins’ run game allowing just four rushing yards. Senior quarterback Ethan Garbers threw for 144 yards which was all of the offense production.

Penalties continue to plague this Bruins team as they committed seven penalties for 75 yards. False starts and face mask violations limited the offense and gave the Bulldogs easier chances to score.

If the Bruins want to claw back and win their final game of the year, they must stop the self-inflicted wounds and establish some sort of running game.

START OF THIRD QUARTER:

SCORE UPDATE: T.J. Harden rushes for a five-yard touchdown. Bruins lead, 13-10.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: Ethan Garbers throws an incomplete pass on fourth down. Bulldogs take over at their own nine-yard line.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: Bruins lead, 13-10.

START OF FOURTH QUARTER:

PENALTY: Bulldogs flagged for holding.

PENALTY: Bruins called for a false start.

PENALTY: Bulldogs called for roughing the passer.

TIMEOUT: Bruins call their first timeout of the half.

TWO MINUTE TIMEOUT:

TIMEOUT: Bruins call their second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Bruins call their third timeout of the half

SCORE UPDATE: Ethan Garbers finds J. Michael Sturdivant for a two-yard touchdown pass. Bruins lead, 20-10.

SCORE UPDATE: Dylan Lynch hits a 42-yard field goal. Bruins lead, 20-13.

FINAL SCORE: Bruins defeat the Bulldogs, 20-13.

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