UCLA’s 2022 victory over Utah stood out as a climactic moment for the program a year ago.
The Bruins entered the contest as the underdog, ranked seven slots below their counterpart, and emerged not only victorious, but boasting a top-10 ranking after the following bye week – tied for their highest of the year.

This post was updated on Sept. 22 at 12:14 p.m.
In 2014, ESPN coined 13-year-old Chase Griffin “the QB most likely to succeed.”
“Where will Chase be in five years?” the feature pondered.

This week is about uncertainty at quarterback.
It’s a challenge that both No. 22 UCLA football and No. 11 Utah are facing in the days leading up to their showdown Saturday, albeit for drastically different reasons.

No. 22 UCLA football (3-0) is opening Pac-12 play at Rice-Eccles Stadium against No. 11 Utah (3-0). The Bruins will have the chance to win in Salt Lake City for the first time since 2015, while the Utes will be chasing down revenge after losing at the Rose Bowl last season.

No. 22 UCLA football (3-0) picked up the biggest win of the coach Chip Kelly era over North Carolina Central (2-1) on Saturday afternoon, thrashing the Eagles 59-7.

This post was updated Sept. 21 at 9:40 p.m.
Editor’s note: This article mentions football players’ weight strategies and dietary habits.
Anthony Adkins was a virtual unknown when he transferred to UCLA from Army.

This post was updated Sept. 16 at 9:29 p.m.
Two plays, two touchdowns and not even two minutes had elapsed. 
Soon, the Bruins were on pace for 140 points.