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FILE - Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Madison, Wisc., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Wisconsin has produced defenses that have ranked among the nation’s stingiest virtually every year since Jim Leonhard took over as coordinator in 2017. Leonhard faces perhaps his biggest challenge in maintaining that standard this year. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Wisconsin defense faces major challenge in bid to stay elite

By Steve Megargee Apr. 22, 2022 11:27 AM EDT

Southern California tailback Darwin Barlow (22) fumbles the ball as he's hit by California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. California's Trey Paster picked up the ball and returned it for a touchdown. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Utah's Whittingham unanimous AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 10, 2021 12:43 PM EST

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)
California at UCLA 11/27/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Mississippi State linebacker DeShawn Page (16) tries to tackle Tennessee State quarterback Deveon Bryant (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won 55-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Bryant University at Merrimack College 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 04:01 PM EST

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)
Colorado at UCLA 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 09:39 PM EST

UCLA running back Brittain Brown (28) leaps over an Oregon defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dye, Brown lead No. 10 Oregon past UCLA, 34-31

By Joe Reedy Oct. 23, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

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)
Oregon at UCLA 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

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

By Joe Reedy Sep. 05, 2021 12:21 AM EDT

Stanford running back Casey Filkins (23) and defensive end Thomas Booker (34) celebrate after their win against UCLA during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. Stanford won 48-47 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Road warriors: Stanford caps trip with win over UCLA in 2 OT

By Joe Reedy Dec. 19, 2020 11:19 PM EST

Southern California safety Isaiah Pola-Mao, right, intercepts a pass thrown by UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
USC at UCLA 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 09:35 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) scrambles as Arizona State defensive end Michael Matus (91) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
UCLA at Arizona State 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 11:53 PM EST

Zero no more: San Diego State gets first win over UCLA 23-14

By Joe Reedy Sep. 07, 2019 07:40 PM EDT
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Agnew wanted to be a part of San Diego State history on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. The senior quarterback accomplished that by leading...

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder rolls out of the pocket during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Warren, Ridder lead Bearcats to 24-14 win over UCLA

Aug. 29, 2019 10:42 PM EDT