The fanbase seems to be awfully upset about this loss to UCLA. I'm really not sure why. Did people expect a win? The Hoos traveled 3000 miles to face a top-20 team on their home field. The Hoos were 20 point underdogs and lost by 18. Nobody should be the least bit surprised.
The talent level for the Hoos has improved over the last 5 years. But, in this game, they were badly outmatched. UCLA was bigger and faster at the skill positions. Bigger, better and more experienced in the trenched. More talented at QB. And, the Bruins have better coaching.