The Bruin defense has been nearly impossible for opposing offenses to run the ball. (Photo Credit: Shayne M. Smith/uclabruins.com)
While today’s game will be UCLA’s toughest one yet. Thankfully, the Bruins are playing Utah in Salt Lake in September, rather than November. That will work in UCLA’s favor today, but this game could come down to the last possession if it turns into a shootout. Even if Cam Rising plays, I’m still liking the Bruin defense in this. Utah likes to run the ball a lot and UCLA has been one of the best in the country against the run so far. The Utes may score more than one touchdown, but I’m not so sure they will.
Interestingly, the point spread for today’s game seems to be a moving target. As of yesterday, the Bruins were about a 5.5-point underdog, but today it looks like BetMGM has the spread down to just 3.5 points. Now, that could be the result of Bruin fans heading to Vegas for the weekend. But if you can get more than 4 points, I’d take UCLA to win. The Over/Under today has also slipped from 52.5 to just 50.5. Given that UCLA hasn’t given up more than 10 points in a game yet, and I don’t think that the teams will hit the over. So, I’m taking the Bruins and the under today.
Let’s look at the game time weather forecast.
Game Time Weather Forecast
The weather should be optimal for UCLA’s final Pac-12 trip to Salt Lake City. Look for it to be about 66° and sunny at kickoff. The temperature will go up a few degrees to about 68° around halftime and may reach the low 70s by the end of the second half.
Listen to the Game With TMB!
Listen to today’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 Jason Benetti and the insufferable Brock Huard on Fox.
Here’s how to watch, listen and stream today’s game.
#22/25 UCLA Football (3-0)
Opponent: #11/10 Utah Utes (3-0)
Series Record: UCLA leads, 12-8.
When: 12:30 pm PT, Saturday, September 23, 2023
Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
Live TV: Fox with Jason Benetti , Brock Huard and Allison Williams
Rebroadcast (All times PT): Sunday, 9/24 at 2:00 am on Fox Sports 1
Monday, 9/25 at 5:00 am on Fox Sports 2 Monday, 9/25 at 6:00 pm on Pac-12 National (Pac-12 Football in 60) Monday, 9/25 at 6:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Monday, 9/25 at 6:00 pm on Pac-12 Mountain (Pac-12 Football in 60) Monday, 9/25 at 9:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Monday, 9/25 at 10:00 pm on Pac-12 Mountain (Pac-12 Football in 60) Tuesday, 9/26 at 12:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Tuesday, 9/26 at 12:00 am on Pac-12 Mountain (Pac-12 Football in 60) Tuesday, 9/26 at 3:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Tuesday, 9/26 at 3:00 am on Pac-12 Mountain (Pac-12 Football in 60) Tuesday, 9/26 at 6:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Tuesday, 9/26 at 8:00 am on Pac-12 National (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Tuesday, 9/26 at 9:00 am on Fox Sports 2 Tuesday, 9/26 at 8:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Tuesday, 9/26 at 8:00 pm on Pac-12 Mountain (Pac-12 Football in 60) Tuesday, 9/26 at 11:00 pm on Pac-12 National (Pac-12 Football in 60) Tuesday, 9/26 at 11:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Wednesday, 9/27 at 6:00 am on Pac-12 National (Pac-12 Football in 60) Wednesday, 9/27 at 6:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Wednesday, 9/27 at 6:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Wednesday, 9/27 at 6:00 pm on Pac-12 Mountain (Pac-12 Football in 60) Wednesday, 9/27 at 10:00 pm on Pac-12 National (Pac-12 Football in 60) Thursday, 9/28 at 8:00 am on Pac-12 Mountain (Pac-12 Football in 60) Thursday, 9/28 at 9:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Thursday, 9/28 at 9:00 pm on Pac-12 Mountain (Pac-12 Football in 60) Friday, 9/29 at 6:00 pm on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Friday, 9/29 at 6:00 pm on Pac-12 Mountain (Pac-12 Football in 60) Friday, 9/29 at 9:30 pm on Pac-12 National (Pac-12 Football in 60) Saturday, 9/30 at 7:00 am on Pac-12 Los Angeles (Pac-12 Football in 60) Saturday, 9/30 at 12:30 pm on Pac-12 Mountain (Pac-12 Football in 60) Saturday, 9/30 at 7:00 pm on Pac-12 Mountain (Pac-12 Football in 60)
Go Bruins!!!
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I think we're ok. Only one offensive TD allowed, and Dante Moore just needs to settle down and receivers catch the balls, and we will be right back in it.
That has to be annoying. Moore had a very shaky start but he's starting to get into a rhythm and Norwood drops a TD pass that hit him right on the chest.
Yay us!
A sliver!
But I'll take it!
Was thinking the same thing
I think we're ok. Only one offensive TD allowed, and Dante Moore just needs to settle down and receivers catch the balls, and we will be right back in it.
Moore.... looks a like a freshman. Not just "oh he didn't get protection"... he's not seeing the field. He's making bad choices.
Jon Jon with the stop!
D!!!
Third and long again and now another turnover
Yes - not looking at all good
^^^Facts
Hi Tamara! Happy to finally be here. Go Bruins!
Are you at the game Tamara?
Hi Tamara, Happy Fall!
U!
Hi, Bruin Mama good to see you!
C!
L!
A!
UCLA! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Heard in the pregame that Utah’s quarterback Cameron won’t be”his last name “
That's.....not ideal.
Yeah that sucked
Oh no…..
Bad choice to throw that... really bad choice.
Exactly what Josh Lewin warned against. Utah a pick 5 team.
Tough way to start - let’s hope we can settle and change the momentum
Yep, at this point the defense needs to make a statement. I think they can.
Mobile quarterback scare me thought
Uhh... yeah, the QB is quick
Men against boys right now.
I guess what I read about Utah's QB being scary fast wasn't oversold
Great containment
Disaster avoided
Thank you. Whew.
Getting into the backfield. Need to keep the QB in the pocket. Good stop there.
Whew - good to get out of that without points
Was hoping the jitters were over. I guess not with the false start. Ugh
Their defense is everywhere.
We have friends who are Utes fans and they describe it as "smothering"
Not Moore's best start.
Game is moving too fast for Dante
Recovered by the D!!!
Great strip!
First down Bruins!
Great throw and catch!
Wow - what a pass
Norwood oh no...
Oh, Norwood…
It was a great throw by Moore too
Looked even worse in the replay - gotta catch that
You gotta make that catch.
That has to be annoying. Moore had a very shaky start but he's starting to get into a rhythm and Norwood drops a TD pass that hit him right on the chest.
So true.
I don't want to put this on a kid but that drop might turn out to be the biggest play of the season
Good afternoon Mighty Bruins! Back from the store in time for 3 quarters, I see we've surrendered an int and a TD. Go Bruins!
Hi Doctor!
Fall is truly here!
threw behind the receiver... we are not playing well. It's not just Utah is so good.
Does Chip not trust our kicker to hit a 47/48 yd field goal?
Apparently not. Will have to look up is longest kick.
Tough environment
D looking good
Just got the ball back for us. Now it's time for offense!
Medrano playing well today
Hey, Jeffro! Happy Saturday!
Happy Sunday everyone!
Yup! It's tomorrow there!
Good defense! Medrano drags him out of bounds behind LOS for TO on downs. That call by Whittingham was quite questionable...
Woohoo! Good D-hold on 4th!
More Harden. Less Steele.
Third and long again...
Too much penetration
OL needs to step up.
C'mon O-line!
Oh, his man was open!
Got slowed down by the bump by Utah
Yup, but a better throw could have been money.
Radio announcers said the bump should have been PI
UCLA knew the qb run was coming. but are you allowed to stiff arm face mask?
That’s what I was wondering too
Dang!