Taking a closer look at UCLA’s final nonconference opponent, the BYU Cougars.
In 2008, Josh Rosen was 11 years old, and Jim Mora was coaching defensive backs for the Seattle Seahawks. Both were still far away from Westwood, and for them and the rest of the Bruins, Saturday’s trip to Provo will be just another game on the schedule. Only defensive line coach Angus McClure was there the last time UCLA went to Provo 8 years ago.
In 2008, I was 15 years old and brought to tears watching UCLA play BYU in Provo. In what was one of the darkest days in UCLA football history, Max Hall and company ran the hapless Rick Neuheisel-led Bruins off the field in a 59-0 romp.