Pick any of UCLA’s mantras under coach Chip Kelly and it would apply to the resolve the team showed during its 34-27 victory over USC on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.
The Bruins lost leads of 14-3 and 21-17. They suffered special teams breakdowns, having a punt blocked for a touchdown and giving up a first down on a fake punt that led to another Trojans touchdown. Their secondary was burned for long stretches, giving up 337 passing yards.
“I just think it points out to the group we got right now just how resilient they are,” Kelly said afterward.