No. 16 LSU makes first trip to Rose Bowl to battle UCLA

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)

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts a pass intended for Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

UCLA defensive back Martell Irby (12) runs to the end zone for a touchdown past Hawaii quarterback Chevan Cordeiro (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

UCLA Bruins running back Brittain Brown (28) runs the ball 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)