UCLA Bruins at Washington Huskies Game Thread

Nov 16, 2024

This week, UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger was named to the list of semifinalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded to college football's most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on. (Photo Credit: Ross Turteltaub/uclabruins.com)

This evening, the UCLA Bruins are back on the road to face a familiar foe, the Washington Huskies. It’s the first meeting between the teams since 2022 when they met on a Friday night at the Rose Bowl.

The Bruins have won 15 of the last 20 meetings between the schools, but Washington head coach Jedd Fisch has beaten his former team the last two times he’s faced them.

What’s the difference between those games and tonight’s? Well, Chip Kelly is no longer leading the Bruin program. So, if Fisch had Chip’s number, that won’t be a factor tonight.

Let’s look at the keys to tonight’s Game.

Keys to the Game

1. Run the Ball!

UCLA was finally able to run the ball last week and they did it against an Iowa team which was ranked 11th in the country against the run. So, the Bruins have finally shown that they can move the ball on the ground. Now, they need to do it again against much worse run defense.

2. Stop Jonah Coleman

Jonah Coleman personally accounts for a little more than 25% of the Husky offense. That means that the Bruins will have to contain him both on the ground and through the air. If UCLA cannot do this, it’s going to be tough to win tonight’s game.

3. Pressure Will Rogers

The Huskies throw the ball a little more than they run it. Husky QB Will Rogers is a very accurate quarterback. If he has time to throw the ball, he can be deadly. If UCLA is going to neutralize the Washington offense, they are going to need to put pressure on Rogers.

Listen to the Game With TMB!

Today’s game is on Fox with Connor Onion and Mark Helfrich calling the game. If you would rather listen Josh Lewin and Matt Stevens call today’s game, you can listen to the 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.

Join your fellow Bruins discussing today’s game in the comments section below, but before you get there, here’s how to watch tonight’s game:

UCLA Football (4-5, 3-4)

Opponent: Washington Huskies (5-5, 3-4)
Series Record: UCLA leads, 42-32-2.
When: 6:00 pm PT, Friday, November 15, 2024
Where: Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA
Live TV: Fox with Connor Onion and Mark Helfrich
Live Stream: FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app
Radio/Audio:
AM 570 in Los Angeles with Josh Lewin, Matt Stevens and Wayne Cook
Online: UCLABruins.com
Live Stats: UCLA StatBroadcast
Game Notes:
UCLA
Washington
Rebroadcast (All times PT):
Friday, 11/15 at 10:30 pm on FS1
Saturday, 11/16 at 4:00 am on FS2
Saturday, 11/16 at 5:00 am on BTN (B1G Football in 60)
Sunday, 11/17 at 4:00 am on FS2
Sunday, 11/17 at 11:00 pm on BTN (B1G Football in 60)
Monday, 11/18 at 1:00 am on FS1
Monday, 11/18 at 4:00 am on FS2
Monday, 11/18 at 2:00 pm on FS2
Wednesday, 11/20 at 1:30 pm on BTN (B1G Football in 60)
Wednesday, 11/20 at 6:00 am on FS2
Wednesday, 11/20 at 1:30 pm on BTN (B1G Football in 60)
Wednesday, 11/20 at 9:30 pm on FS2

Go Bruins!

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