UCLA vs. Arizona State Scouting Report

UCLA vs. Arizona State
12 p.m. today, Sun Devil Stadium. TV: FX

UCLA wins if …
Brett Hundley and Johnathan Franklin exploit Will Sutton’s likely absence. … The Bruins defense can consistently pressure Taylor Kelly. … The Sun Devils’ kicking woes finally cost them a game.
ASU wins if …
Taylor Kelly finds his form again and abuses a spotty secondary. … Running back committee churns out yards early to dismiss any signs of a blowout hangover. … Will Sutton heals miraculously and punishes a young offensive line. 

Top UCLA performers
Passing
Brett Hundley 167-251, 1916 yards, 14 TD, 7 INT, 65 long
Richard Brehaut 4-9, 105 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 38 long
Rushing
Johnathan Franklin 130 carries, 878 yards, 6.8 ypc, 4 TD, 78 long
Brett Hundley 78 carries, 240 yards, 3.1 ypc, 5 TD, 72 long
Damien Thigpen 42 carries, 219 yards, 5.2 ypc, 1 TD, 41 long
Receiving Rec. Yds Avg. TD Lg
Shaquelle Evans 28 receptions, 413 yards, 14.8 avg., 2 TD, 65 long
Steven Manfro 23 receptions, 220 yards, 9.6 avg., 1 TD, 49 long
Joseph Fauria 19 receptions, 241 yards, 12.7 avg., 5 TD, 36 long
Defense
LB Anthony Barr 37 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 3 quarterback hurries, 3 forced fumbles
LB Eric Kendricks 57 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 3 pass breakups, 3 passes defended
S Tevin McDonald 47 tackles, 1 interception, 4 pass breakups, 5 passes defended

Top ASU performers
Passing
Taylor Kelly 122-182, 1693 yards, 15 TD, 4 INT, 52 long
Michael Eubank 26-41, 270 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT, 37 long
Rushing
D.J. Foster 54 carries, 310 yards, 5.7 ypc, 2 TD, 24 long
Cameron Marshall 68 carries, 292 yards, 4.3 ypc, 5 TD, 21 long
Marion Grice 45 carries, 254 yards, 5.6 ypc, 5 TD, 27 long
Receiving
Chris Coyle 35 receptions, 442 yards, 12.6 avg., 2 TD, 49 long
D.J. Foster 22 receptions, 347 yards, 15.8 avg., 3 TD, 37 long
Kevin Ozier 16 receptions, 239 yards, 14.9 avg., 4 TD, 52 long
Defense
DT Will Sutton 40 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 3 pass breakups, 3 passes defended
LB Chris Young 51 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 pass breakups, 2 passes defended
LB Brandon Magee 49 tackles 5.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 2 interceptions

UCLA injury update
OUT: C Greg Capella (concussion), WR Devin Lucien (collarbone), CB
Ishmael Adams (shoulder), DE Sam Tai (knee), S Dietrich Riley (neck)
DOUBTFUL: WR Darius Bell (ribs)
PROBABLE: WR Jerry Johnson (ribs)
ASU injury update
OUT: LB Carlos Mendoza (shoulder), CB Rashad Wadood (shoulder)
DOUBTFUL: DT Will Sutton (knee)
PROBABLE: DL Mike Pennel (suspension), DE Junior Onyeali (shoulder),
OL Andrew Sampson (ankle)

PREDICTION: UCLA 21, ASU 17