The UCLA Bruins kicked off their 2020 football season with hope. But after dropping their opener to the Colorado Buffaloes, 48-42, hope was seemingly a far off thought. There were moments in the second half that allowed pause, however, it was early that all hope seemed to be lost and it’s hard to find much good in what was a poor defensive performance that saw the Bruins fall down as much as 35-14 at halftime.
The game didn’t start out well for the Bruins as after a defensive stop on the game’s first drive from Colorado, Kyle Phillips fumbled a punt return and relinquished possession before the offense could even get their hands on it.