Lombardi Award Semifinalist Laiatu Latu played a great game against Colorado. Hopefully, he can do the same tonight against Arizona. (Photo Credit: Ross Turteltaub/uclabruins.com)
Tonight, the Bruins will visit Arizona Stadium one final time as members of the Pac-12. Given that it is a night game, #Pac12AfterDark could be out in full force. If UCLA isn’t careful, they could find themselves in the middle of a trap game tonight.
Here are the Keys to the Game for the Bruins tonight:
Keys to the Game
1. Hold Onto the Ball
The biggest area of opportunity for the Bruins is offensive turnovers. First, it was Dante Moore throwing interceptions. Then, last week, it was an issue of putting the ball on the ground. Regardless, UCLA needs to stop giving the ball to the other team.
2. 200 Yards Rushing
UCLA has been averaging nearly 216 rushing yards per game. If the Bruins can gain that much yardage on the ground, they should be able to get into the end zone enough to win the game.
3. One Touchdown
The Bruin defense is one of the best in the country. Arizona can’t win if their offense can’t score, and UCLA has held most of the teams they’ve played to just one touchdown per game. If they do that, the Bruins will win.
Listen to the Game With TMB!
Tonight’s game is on Fox Sports 1 with Jeff Levering and Mark Helfrich. If you would rather listen Josh Lewin and Matt Stevens call tonight’s game, you can listen to tonight’s game online while chatting in the TMB game thread. Just right click on the link and open it in another tab so you can have it playing while you chat in the comments below. That way, you can listen to Josh Lewin, Matt Stevens and Wayne Cook call today’s game instead of Levering and Helfrich on FS1.
Join your fellow Bruins discussing tonight’s game in the comment section below, but before you get there, here’s how to watch tonight’s game.
#19 UCLA Football (6-2, 3-2)
Opponent: Arizona Wildcats (5-3, 3-2)
Series Record: UCLA leads, 28-18-2.
When: 7:30 pm PT, Saturday, November 4, 2023
Where: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ
Live TV: Fox Sports 1 with Jeff Levering and Mark Helfrich
Rebroadcast (All times PT): Monday, 11/6 at 10:00 am on FS2 Tuesday, 11/7 at 1:00 pm on FS2 Tuesday, 11/7 at 7:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Tuesday, 11/7 at 7:00 pm on Pac-12 Arizona (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Tuesday, 11/7 at 10:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Tuesday, 11/7 at 10:00 pm on Pac-12 Arizona (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Wednesday, 11/8 at 12:00 am on Pac-12 National (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Wednesday, 11/8 at 12:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Wednesday, 11/8 at 2:00 am on Pac-12 Arizona (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Wednesday, 11/8 at 3:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Wednesday, 11/8 at 5:00 am on Pac-12 Arizona (Pac-12 Football in 60) Wednesday, 11/8 at 6:00 am on Pac-12 National (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Wednesday, 11/8 at 6:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Wednesday, 11/8 at 7:00 am on FS2 Wednesday, 11/8 at 7:00 pm on Pac-12 Arizona (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Wednesday, 11/8 at 8:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Wednesday, 11/8 at 10:00 pm on FS1 Thursday, 11/9 at 6:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Thursday, 11/9 at 10:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Thursday, 11/9 at 2:30 pm on Pac-12 Arizona (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Thursday, 11/9 at 3:30 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Thursday, 11/9 at 5:00 pm on Pac-12 Arizona (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Thursday, 11/9 at 6:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Friday, 11/10 at 6:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Friday, 11/10 at 10:30 am on Pac-12 Arizona (Pac-12 Football in 60) Friday, 11/10 at 11:30 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Friday, 11/10 at 7:00 pm on Pac-12 Arizona (Pac-12 Football in 60) Friday, 11/10 at 8:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Saturday, 11/11 at 9:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Go Bruins!!!
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Good evening Mighty Bruins, maybe with the "blessing" of the clock roll back I can hang with you again tonight. I hope y'all have been well. Go Bruins!
Sebastian Mack looked really good. I think our biggest challenge will be gelling as a team as every player needs to get to know the nuances of each other. And also playing at a super high level of defense within Cronin's system!
While we are all here waiting again for the late start, I just wanted to say thank you for being such a light for me. Been through some really challenging times and you all are a super bright spot in my life! 💙💛💙💛
What does it say when someone talks about significant parts of the best defense in the country, college football is his job, and he still screws it up? C'mon, man!!
Yeah I know. I think he was really excited but it is his job to know what he is talking about. Can’t wait until the announcers have to tackle the new basketball roster.
When was the last time we heard announcers say “ Bruins are one of the best defenses in college football?” I have a feeling we need every bit of it tonight. Also great to have our D be recognized for what it is.
Not to pile on after the missed FG, but this game is one of those tweener games against an average opponent in their house that UCLA seems to lose more often than not, and that ultimately keeps us hovering around 25 and the middle of the conference instead of putting us in the top 15 and contending for a conference title game and a major bowl. I hope the improved D can be a difference but that drive just seemed so predictable and expected to me.
U - Clap Clap Clap!!
C - Clap Clap Clap!
L clap clap!
A!
U
C
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Fight fight fight!
Here we go Bruins.
Hi, Clio98, Go Bruins
Great to see you Clio! 💙💛
Fight fight fight!
Good evening Mighty Bruins, maybe with the "blessing" of the clock roll back I can hang with you again tonight. I hope y'all have been well. Go Bruins!
Evening Jim and Terry! Wonderful to be with you all for the mildcat game! Go Bruins! 💙💛
Good evening. Same for me Jim. Nashville late won’t be as late tonight. Great to be with both of you.
It's like home, Terry!
So great that extra hour is working in our favor!
Good evening mom.
TANSTAFL. We'll pay for it!
Good evening, Bruins!! Great night for a win!!
Hello Greg great to have you join us. Go Bruins.
Hi Greg! Great to see you! 💙💛
Hi, Greg! Go Bruins!
Watching suc and dawgs - both defenses are pretty bad. Likely will come doen to who has ball last.
It's been a very entertaining game for sure
I just wanna see suc cry again. Just saying.
I still cherish the memory of Miles Jack trashing the $UC QB a few years back.
That was a thing of beauty!
Oh, wasn't it though?
I think that was Anthony Barr (v Matt Barkley) but it was such a great hit. It would probably be a penalty in today's game though - ugh.
I'll take the correction, Greg, but it was beauty.
Almost same with Bama vs LSU
Whoever avoids the “mistake” will win.
💯
After being at the Cal game last Saturday and watching SUC win at the last second I really want Washington to beat them especially at the Mausoleum!
Yes!
Hi everyone! No conflict for me tonight. Happy to he here. Let’s go Bruins!
Yay! Hi BruinMom - wonderful to see you! 💙💛
Good evening, BruinMama!
Great to have you.
It's great seeing so many in the thread tonight. Hope everyone is doing well!
💯
It’s been awhile since we’ve all been together! Basketball starts this week too. Woo hoo!
Mara got his eligibility approve today. Just need one more. Hopefully Monday.
Waiting anxiously for the entire roster
Awesome news! I hope Berkey gets green light too! Basketball is going to be so much fun with you all! 💙💛
Woo hoo! Lot's f faces to miss, though. Jaime, especially. Who will step up?
Gonna miss so many players. That team was special but looking forward to see what CMC has in store for us!
Yes, it was. Now we find out.
Sebastian Mack looked really good. I think our biggest challenge will be gelling as a team as every player needs to get to know the nuances of each other. And also playing at a super high level of defense within Cronin's system!
Agree, Greg!
I love out family.
Completely unsurprised that the game before ours is going into double OT now lol
It's a tradition G!
lol. Sure is!
I don't care who wins the game playing now; just need them to win fast!
Update: our game now kicks off at 7:45
There goes 15 minutes of my extra hour of sleep...
It's a conspiracy against us!
Hi bb! Great to see you this eve!
Hey Tamara! Let's go!!
Let's goooooo!
OVER.
Evening BB.
Hey Terry!
While we are all here waiting again for the late start, I just wanted to say thank you for being such a light for me. Been through some really challenging times and you all are a super bright spot in my life! 💙💛💙💛
Thank you Tamara. You are a sweetheart.
Thank you so much Terry 💙💛
Happy to be part of the Bruin family. Glad we have made your load a little bit lighter.💙💛
Thank you BruinMom - means so much!
I hope there are better times ahead soon, and we're all glad you're here with us tonight!
Thank you G! It's been tough but I will never give up and I remain hopeful! 💙💛
Looking forward to you and yours experiencing much brightier times in the near future!
Means the world - thanks bb! 💙💛
Aggies beat Don Diego State with a long field pick six. Now go Bruins!
The announcer just called the Murphy twins the "Grayson' twins smdh
I think that is Chris Peterson LOL I also commented about the flub. At least he gave some respect to the D.
What does it say when someone talks about significant parts of the best defense in the country, college football is his job, and he still screws it up? C'mon, man!!
Yeah I know. I think he was really excited but it is his job to know what he is talking about. Can’t wait until the announcers have to tackle the new basketball roster.
For that, I feel sorry for them LOL Even we are having trouble with the names!
When was the last time we heard announcers say “ Bruins are one of the best defenses in college football?” I have a feeling we need every bit of it tonight. Also great to have our D be recognized for what it is.
Yes! I agree, our D will be key!
Let's go, Bruins!!
Time to pour it on.
Wide open, and Garber totally threw it behind him... sigh...
I think that was Schlee??
Yep
He’s a runner not a thrower
Too true, but that is not the situation for a Schlee play, Kelly -_-
You'r'e right!! Why the switch? Let your starting QB get in a zone, Chip!
oof. Gotta hit that receiver when he's that wide open
Dammit, that is exactly how we did not want to start! 3 and out not gonna cut it tonight
Did not like Sclee in on 2nd down so soon.
Nope. Bad call.
Typical Chip being cute and shooting the Bruins in the foot
Chip is a moron.
I wonder if there is any chance Dante plays this eve...
OK, we had nothing, now here's their turn.
Not looking good.
Not until that pick :-)
Truth!
Can’t afford a slow start like last week
Almost a pick-six but for a shoestring tackle!
Great job, D!!
Pick!!!!
And way to go D!
Yesssss!!!!!!
Hey, Tamara, how did your friend like the game last Saturday?
Unfortunately, he's not a fan of football. So I was watching every chance I could on my cell 🤣
Gotcha. I was just curious how that dominant showing looked to an outside person :-)
Close to pick 6
Yay, interception!
Stick to one QB for a bit, here, Chip, shall we?
First down
Isn't the Cat's weakness run defense? Cuz we have thrown the ball 5 times and run it once
Chip being Chip.
That's what always concerns me
Phew, dodged an INT on that one
Crap! Good run by Garbers destroyed by holding call. We really need to focus on not getting penalty calls against us on the road tonight
Darn. Penalty hurts nice run.
Dang, holding and we were moving. :(
Another lousy play all. Option on 2nd and 20?..
New FG kicker!
Definitely time for a change at that position
and another change...
Missed opportunity.
And no good.
New kicker had the distance but wide ugh
Nothing like the consistency of our special teams screwing us every game! This is a different kicker, but same result smdh
Yep. It's a huge liability.
New kicker, same result.
Anyone surprised???
Nope.
I’ll reserve judgment for a bit longer. That a long kick. The previous kicker missed ,ore than one PAT. And I do miss the Fairbairn days,
Good point.
How about now?
Washington up by 10 with 2 minutes left
Our offense looks disjointed, our special teams are a joke.. thank goodness we have our defense to fall back on!
SUC down by 10 with 2 minutes left. They have given up 101 points in last two games.
Awesome!
I'll take it!
Not to pile on after the missed FG, but this game is one of those tweener games against an average opponent in their house that UCLA seems to lose more often than not, and that ultimately keeps us hovering around 25 and the middle of the conference instead of putting us in the top 15 and contending for a conference title game and a major bowl. I hope the improved D can be a difference but that drive just seemed so predictable and expected to me.
^^^facts
Well stated as usual.
Great D on that last play; we had QB running for his life
Gave him too much time on the next
Yup! And that honestly was a great pass on the run by their QB
And then he gets a first down. Ack!
And another one…
SUC loses!!! Three in a row.
Beautiful!
I love your point about trogans giving up 100+ points in only two games :-)
$C goes down!
AZ seems focused, for the most part, on quick hitches and getting the ball out of the QBs hands as soon as possible. So far it's working
Fisch wore a shirt that said “It’s personal” at a presser this week
Good for him! LOL He gotta fire up the troops
Yup
Good call.