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FILE - UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, right, runs the ball in for a touchdown as Southern California linebacker Ralen Goforth defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. Thompson-Robinson is back for a fifth season as UCLA's quarterback when many, including coach Chip Kelly, thought he would leave for the NFL. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
UCLA's Thompson-Robinson has plenty he wants to accomplish

By Joe Reedy Apr. 29, 2022 07:53 PM 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

UCLA defensive back Quentin Lake, left, stops California wide receiver Kekoa Crawford short of the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
UCLA runs past Cal 42-14 to wrap up 8-win regular season

By Greg Beacham Nov. 28, 2021 02:12 AM 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

UCLA running back Kazmeir Allen, left, makes a touchdown catch as Southern California cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Signature win: Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA past USC 62-33

By Greg Beacham Nov. 20, 2021 07:57 PM EST

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)
UCLA at USC 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:55 PM EST

Arizona quarterback Will Plummer (15) is pressured by Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
USC hopes break will lead to defensive improvement vs UCLA

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 18, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Colorado running back Alex Fontenot (8) scores a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
UCLA rallies in second half for 44-20 victory over Colorado

By Joe Reedy Nov. 14, 2021 12:32 AM EST

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

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 03:21 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, right, avoids a tackle by Arizona State defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott as he runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. Arizona State won 42-23. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA heads to the desert to face winless Arizona

By John Marshall Oct. 07, 2021 06:40 PM EDT

Stanford head coach David Shaw works the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford at No. 22 Arizona State tops Pac-12 slate

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 02:57 AM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Daniels leads Arizona State to 42-23 win over No. 20 UCLA

By Joe Reedy Oct. 03, 2021 02:14 AM EDT

CORRECTS TO ARIZONA STATE DEFENSIVE COACH MARVIN LEWIS NOT HEAD COACH HERM EDWARDS - Arizona State defensive coach Marvin Lewis, left, talks with UCLA head coach Chip Kelly prior to an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Arizona State at UCLA 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 10:37 PM EDT

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)
UCLA at Stanford 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:55 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson warms up before an NCAA college football game against Fresno State on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. If anyone symbolizes the rollercoaster that has been UCLA football during the Chip Kelly era it is quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford returns home to take on No. 24 UCLA

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 02:43 PM EDT

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

Sep. 18, 2021 11:29 PM EDT

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

Sep. 04, 2021 09:21 PM EDT

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)
Hawaii at UCLA 8/28/2021

Aug. 28, 2021 02:15 PM EDT

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 and Oregon players get into a posing match during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Shough throws 3 TDs and No. 11 Oregon survives Bruins 38-35

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 21, 2020 07:17 PM EST