Tonight, the UCLA Bruins head to the mountains for a game against the Utah Utes. This game looks to be another good one. Normally, both teams would prefer to control the game on the ground, but, like last week, this game will likely be won by the team which does a better job of moving the ball downfield through the air. The performance of Utah QB Cameron Rising could determine the outcome.

Keys to the Game

The keys to this week’s game are pretty simple.

1. Move the Football.

Last week, UCLA’s offense stalled out in the third quarter and, by the time, it got moving again in the fourth quarter, it was too late. Tonight, the Bruins need to be able to move the football all game long.

2. Stop Cameron Rising.

The play of quarterback Cameron Rising has probably been the story of the year for Utah. While Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig prefers to run a balanced attack, look for the Utes to go to the air against UCLA’s mediocre pass defense.

3. Overcome the Elements

It might not be November yet, but tonight’s game is going to be the coldest game the Bruins have played this season. There won’t be any rain or snow tonight, but the cold weather could play a roll in both the passing game and turnovers. That could spell problems for a Bruin team that isn’t used to playing in those conditions.

Let’s take a look at how to watch tonight’s game.

UCLA Football (5-3, 3-2)

• Opponent: Utah Utes (4-3, 3-1)

• Series Record: UCLA leads, 11-7

• When: 7:00 pm PT, Saturday, October 30, 2021

• Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT

• TV: ESPN with Dave Flemming, Rod Gilmore, and Stormy Buonantony

• Live Stream: WatchESPN.com and the ESPN app

• Radio/Audio:
  AM 570 in Los Angeles with Josh Lewin, Matt Stevens and Wayne Cook
  Satellite Radio: Sirius Ch. 206 (Utah Call) & XM Ch. 386 (UCLA Call)
  And, of course, here in The Mighty Bruin Game Thread!

• Live Stats: UCLA StatBroadcast

• Game Notes:
  UCLA
  Utah

Go Bruins!!!

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