Mike Roach
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Who: Texas Longhorns 1-1 (0-0) Vs. UCLA Bruins 2-0 (0-0)
When: Saturday September 13, 2014 7:00 PM
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX
Odds: UCLA -7.5
The Good: UCLA is 2-0 and at this point the Horns would love to be in that position themselves. Heisman candidate Brett Hundley is also playing pretty well despite close victories over Virginia and Memphis. Through two games Hundley is completing 68% of his passes for 638 yards and 3 touchdowns against one interception. Hundley threw for 389 yards in Saturday's 42-35 victory over Memphis.
The Bad: Despite being tabbed as a possible playoff team and conference champion, the Bruins have looked less than impressive in their first two games. Jim Mora's crew has had to pull houdini like escapes over the likes of Virginia and Memphis. The defense has not been good allowing 427 yards per game so far. The offense has moved the ball but has struggled to score and has been shown to be a bit one dimensional.
The Uncertain: For the Bruins this could be a chance to roll over a demoralized Longhorn team or a trap game. I don't think anyone has any idea how the Longhorns under Charlie Strong will respond to a loss, especially one the magnitude of what they faced Saturday against BYU. While UCLA looks to be the more talented team, we've seen that anything can happen once the game kicks off. A slow start could put their team in trouble again.
What's at stake: First and foremost a win over Texas in Texas is always a big thing no matter the current state of the Longhorn team. UCLA has started to recruit Texas more and more and a good showing in front of those players would be a boost for their recruiting. UCLA also needs to make a statement early in the season. Close victories over Virginia and Memphis have Bruins fans a bit worried, and a blowout over a reeling Texas team would go a long way to calm the waters.
When: Saturday September 13, 2014 7:00 PM
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX
Odds: UCLA -7.5
The Good: UCLA is 2-0 and at this point the Horns would love to be in that position themselves. Heisman candidate Brett Hundley is also playing pretty well despite close victories over Virginia and Memphis. Through two games Hundley is completing 68% of his passes for 638 yards and 3 touchdowns against one interception. Hundley threw for 389 yards in Saturday's 42-35 victory over Memphis.
The Bad: Despite being tabbed as a possible playoff team and conference champion, the Bruins have looked less than impressive in their first two games. Jim Mora's crew has had to pull houdini like escapes over the likes of Virginia and Memphis. The defense has not been good allowing 427 yards per game so far. The offense has moved the ball but has struggled to score and has been shown to be a bit one dimensional.
The Uncertain: For the Bruins this could be a chance to roll over a demoralized Longhorn team or a trap game. I don't think anyone has any idea how the Longhorns under Charlie Strong will respond to a loss, especially one the magnitude of what they faced Saturday against BYU. While UCLA looks to be the more talented team, we've seen that anything can happen once the game kicks off. A slow start could put their team in trouble again.
What's at stake: First and foremost a win over Texas in Texas is always a big thing no matter the current state of the Longhorn team. UCLA has started to recruit Texas more and more and a good showing in front of those players would be a boost for their recruiting. UCLA also needs to make a statement early in the season. Close victories over Virginia and Memphis have Bruins fans a bit worried, and a blowout over a reeling Texas team would go a long way to calm the waters.
