UCLA defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes (47) tackles BYU running back Jamaal Williams (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

It wasn’t pretty but it was a win. UCLA claimed a gritty 17-14 win over BYU on Saturday to move to 2-1 heading into conference play with Stanford on the horizon. The defense allowed just 23 rushing yards (the lowest for the team since 2008), but the offense only gained 50 yards on the ground. Quarterback Josh Rosen was again critical of his performance, saying it was a “step back” from UNLV, despite the fact he passed for 307 yards and two touchdowns.

Here are links to wrap up the game:

• Full rapid recap from Provo
• Notes from the first half including Nate Starks and Cameron Griffin making their season debuts
• Game GIFs
• Video interviews
  • Jim Mora and Tom Bradley
  • Rosen and Darren Andrews
  • Jayon Brown and Eddie Vanderdoes

UCLA polished off its nonconference slate with a 17-14 victory over BYU on Saturday in Provo, Utah. The Bruins had a sensational effort from the defense that allowed only 23 rushing yards, the lowest total for a UCLA opponent since 2008 (21 against Arizona State). However, the offense struggled without running back Soso Jamabo and gained only 50 rushing yards.

Fan reactions from the game:

@thucnhi21 here’s my #UCLAGameGif maybe it was all the caffeine i was drinking pic.twitter.com/jPcmVPNn3I

— BruinFanCam (@BruinFanCam) September 18, 2016

@thucnhi21 Go Bruins! pic.twitter.com/P59yIfOFnn

— EE (@EEstaris) September 18, 2016

@thucnhi21 glad we won!!! pic.twitter.com/W1nJmopIDr

— Denny (@jaycalelisdad) September 18, 2016

@thucnhi21 pic.twitter.com/ZUxihJzIEi

— Coaster (@coasterfreek) September 18, 2016

@thucnhi21 Maybe this sums it up too…. pic.twitter.com/bhxogFFAoh

— Coaster (@coasterfreek) September 18, 2016

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— WestCoastBias (@aleksdosta) September 18, 2016

@thucnhi21 pic.twitter.com/3VE39Gsumz

— ⬅️BruinPops (@cac90277) September 18, 2016

UCLA linebacker Jayon Brown (12) hits BYU quarterback Taysom Hill (7) as he throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

BYU scored with 37 seconds left to test UCLA, but an onside kick that bounced out of bounds sealed UCLA’s 17-14 victory over the Cougars in LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday night.

The UCLA defense carried the Bruins, allowing just 23 rushing yards and 273 total. The 23-yard total was the fewest by a UCLA opponent since 2008 when UCLA allowed 21 to Arizona State. Linebacker Jayon Brown had nine total tackles, seven solo, one sack, one back breakup and one forced fumble. Continue reading “Defense carries UCLA to win over BYU” »