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FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) passes as New Hampshire defensive end Josiah Silver (96) and defensive back Noah Palm (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Patti is expected to start in the Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, after Kedon Slovis transferred to BYU. The same thing happened last season, on the bigger stage of the Peach Bowl, after Kenny Pickett declared for the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
No. 18 UCLA seeks 10-win season in Sun Bowl against Pitt

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:32 AM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson celebrates after running the ball for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA looks to bounce back in season finale at Cal

By Josh Dubow Nov. 23, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 7 Trojans, No. 16 Bruins face off with plenty at stake

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:17 PM EST

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
What To Watch: Pac-12 takes center stage with two showdowns

By Steve Megargee Nov. 17, 2022 03:10 AM EST

UCLA wide receiver Kazmeir Allen (19) runs for a touchdown as Arizona State defensive back Khoury Bethley (15) is unable to catch Allen during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. UCLA won 50-36. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 9 Bruins look to avoid slipping up against Wildcats

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 12:35 PM EST

Baylor running back Craig Williams carries the ball against Oklahoma in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: ND is back; Who else can return?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2022 01:01 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) is tackled by Stanford linebacker Levani Damuni (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 10 UCLA aiming to avoid slip-up against Arizona State

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 11:44 AM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet warms up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 10 UCLA hoping to avoid slipup against Arizona State

By John Marshall Nov. 03, 2022 09:10 AM EDT

Georgia defensive backs Javon Bullard (22) and Malaki Starks (24) break up a pass intended for Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Georgia and Tennessee gear up for No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup

By John Marshall Nov. 03, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (24) runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Consistency shows strides No. 10 UCLA has made on offense

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 02, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

Stanford head coach David Shaw, center, talks with players during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 12 UCLA looks to remain in Pac-12 hunt against Stanford

By Joe Reedy Oct. 27, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (24) stiff arms Utah linebacker Karene Reid (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 12 Bruins look to bounce back against stingy Cardinal

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 01:13 PM EDT

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (24) stiff arms Utah linebacker Karene Reid (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 12 UCLA looks to get back on track against Stanford

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 01:39 AM EDT

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels scores a touchdown agaanst Mississippi during an NCAA college football game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: LSU-Alabama a big game again

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 24, 2022 05:59 AM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 9 UCLA visits No. 10 Oregon in key Pac-12 clash

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 01:35 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) reacts after a 42-32 win over Utah in an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
College Football Picks: Pac-12 gets a rare top-10 showdown

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 19, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham celebrates after his team scores against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 11 Utah visits No. 18 UCLA in top Pac-12 matchup

By Joe Reedy Oct. 06, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) stiff-arms Washington linebacker Carson Bruener during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 11 Utes, No. 18 Bruins to battle in key Pac-12 showdown

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 12:58 PM EDT

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Portland State in Seattle, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Penix was 20-27 passing with 337 yards and two touchdowns. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
No. 15 Washington travels to UCLA for key Pac-12 matchup

By Joe Reedy Sep. 29, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

Fans celebrate with Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., center, after an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
No. 15 Huskies look to end Bruins' seven-game winning streak

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 12:11 PM EDT