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FILE - UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson throws against Fresno State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. If the Bruins are going to contend for the Pac-12 title, it will need big seasons again from quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and running back Zach Charbonnet. UCLA opens the season on Sept. 4 against Bowling Green. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
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California quarterback Chase Garbers, center, scores a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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UCLA running back Kazmeir Allen celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis (12) is tackled by UCLA defensive back Stephan Blaylock (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Washington State running back Max Borghi carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. BYU won 21-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich (85) carries the ball as Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio, left, closes in during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. UCLA won 24-17. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
No. 10 Oregon, UCLA clash with bigger goals at risk

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California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) works to escape the grasp of Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 10 Oregon getting healthy just in time for trip to UCLA

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Oregons' CJ Verdell runs against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
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Washington quarterback Dylan Morris warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) is hoisted after his rushing touchdown during the third quarter against Arizona in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)
UCLA travels to Washington for key midseason Pac-12 matchup

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Arizona coach Jedd Fisch, left, talks with UCLA coach Chip Kelly before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)
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Stanford head coach David Shaw, left, talks with UCLA head coach Chip Kelly before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers (20) celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Fresno State at UCLA 9/18/2021

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UCLA wide receiver Chase Cota (23) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown after a catch past LSU linebacker Navonteque Strong (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 13 UCLA looks to avoid misstep against Fresno State

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UCLA wide receiver Kyle Philips scores against LSU during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA to 38-27 win over No. 16 LSU

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UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson looks for a receiver during the first half of the teams' NCAA college football game against LSU on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LSU at UCLA 9/4/2021

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FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) scrambles during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla. While there are benefits to knowing now that Johnson will be LSU's starting quarterback, the Tigers also could profit from what looked to be a close competition for the position before Myles Brennan's fluke, off-the-field injury, coach Ed Orgeron said. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 16 LSU makes first trip to Rose Bowl to battle UCLA

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UCLA Bruins running back Zach Charbonnet (24) runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Hawaii Warriors Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
UCLA looks to continue momentum against No. 16 LSU

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Gwyneth Schoenbaum, left, and Maddy Perdue play corn hole while tailgating outside of the Rose Bowl before an NCAA college football game between the Hawaii Warriors and the UCLA Bruins Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. Colleges across the country are cautiously optimistic that pregame tailgating will largely return to normal even since the emergence of the delta variant of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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