There is no free fall in Westwood, though UCLA did drop from seventh to 20th in the Associated Press poll.
The 38-23 loss to Arizona State on Saturday did not severely damage the Bruins' season. But it did underscore the need for defensive adjustments.
Attrition has set in, and the Bruins are scrambling to plug holes.
Arizona State rolled up 465 yards, 192 gained on the ground. And that was a week after Arizona had 468 yards, with 353 in the run game.
Injuries have changed the look of UCLA's defense.
"When you eliminate certain players from the puzzle, it has to fit together a little differently," Coach Jim Mora said.