Yes, UCLA has a freshman quarterback. And, yes there will be growing pains, some of which were on display against Nevada Las Vegas Saturday night.
But there is one constant for quarterback Josh Rosen that is unshakable: receiver Jordan Payton.
The two had meaningful connections in a 37-3 victory over the Rebels on Saturday.
Payton had five receptions for 70 yards. The spotlight catch was when he slipped inside a defender's line to snag a 29-yard touchdown reception for a 7-0 lead three minutes into the game. But of Payton's other four catches, three were for first downs.