84.3 yards per game. Even with five talented running backs, this was all the UCLA Football team could achieve on the ground last year.
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It was one of the factors that forced a change in offensive leadership. With new Offensive Coordinator Jedd Fisch taking over, getting the ground game going was essential for an turn around with the offense.
In their first game, the Bruins matched their average from last season with 84 yards (subtracting plays going backward). Yes, this was bad as the offense did not seem to wake up until the second half, but also consider UCLA went pass-heavy with Josh Rosen in that comeback against Texas A&M.