29_35x90 knx_35x90
taleofthetape_College_CHEVY_600x60BrandedHeader.jpg

College Football Week 10: #24 Arizona At #25 UCLA

Arizona v Stanford Utah v UCLA

#24 Arizona

#25 UCLA

Rich Rodriguez notched his signature victory last week against USC. Many thought he would have success out west and things are looking up for the Wildcat program. Getting his team to refocus for another big game will be tough. Coaching With its win over Arizona State last week, UCLA has as good a chance as any team to win the Pac-12 South. Jim Mora’s team faces three ranked opponents down the stretch.
The nation got a glimpse of Mike Scott’s talents on Saturday when he threw for 369 yards and ran for 100. He will need another huge game against the Bruins. Offense The Bruins’ offense rolled last week, amassing 45 points last week. When this unit is clicking, it is dangerous on the ground and through the air.
Rodriguez admitted his defense is not where it needs to be and relies on turnovers to be effective. It got five of them last week, upping the season total to 19. Defense The bad news for UCLA last week was that its defense gave up 535 yards and 43 yards. This unit has been wildly inconsistent all season.
The Wildcats’ special teams are middle-of-the-pack; they’re much better when the other team is receiving the ball (punts and kickoffs) than when they have possession (field goals, returns). Special Teams Freshman Ka’imi Fairbairn hit the game-winning field goal as time expired last week. Overall, the Bruins rank 100th in special teams efficiency.

We'll just call it a tie

Arizona v Stanford Utah v UCLA

This figures to be a high-scoring affair, but UCLA gets the edge at home.

-Andrew Kahn, College Football Contributor

More Tales of the tape

  1. Louisville v Wichita State Michigan v Syracuse
    NCAA Championship Game: #1 Louisville Vs. #4 Michigan

    Rick Pitino has been here before, after making his 7th Final Four appearance, he’s now in his third go-round in the title game. He’s got plenty of experience on the big stage and he has the Cardinals playing high level basketball at the right time.

  2. Michigan v Kansas Syracuse v Marquette
    NCAA Tournament Championship Weekend: #4 Michigan Vs. #4 Syracuse

    No. 4 Michigan and No. 4 Syracuse square off in Atlanta this weekend with the winner getting a shot to play for the National Title.

  3. Duke v Louisville Wichita State v Ohio State
    NCAA Tournament Championship Weekend: #1 Louisville Vs. #9 Wichita State

    Rick Pitino and No. 1 Louisville take on No. 9 Wichita State in Atlanta this weekend for a shot to play in the National Title game on Monday.

See all Tales of the Tape
Listen Live!