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Pac 12 Football: Week 2 Power Rankings

By Michael Valverde

Sep 3, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; UC Davis Aggies cornerback Isiah Olave (5) tackles Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) in the first half at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; UC Davis Aggies cornerback Isiah Olave (5) tackles Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) in the first half at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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September 10, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Soso Jamabo (9) runs the ball for a touchdown against the UNLV Rebels during the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
September 10, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Soso Jamabo (9) runs the ball for a touchdown against the UNLV Rebels during the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

UCLA was quick out the gate, but stumbled, before pressing the gas on UNLV Rebels in a 42-21 victory. With just over three minutes left in the second quarter, the Bruins were up 28-7 before UNLV made a comeback at the end of the half and start of the third quarter with back-to-back touchdowns. UCLA then finished the game with two scores of their own.

Quarterback Josh Rosen doesn’t seem to be getting his groove as he did as a freshman. Against the Rebels, he could only manage one touchdown and 267 yards passing on 38 attempts and ran for one score. Last week he passed for 343 yards and one touchdown but threw three interceptions.

It’s been So So Jamabo being the standout. The sophomore had 90 yards and three touchdowns against UNLV on just 11 carries after putting up 91 yards on 23 carries while catching five passes. Right now, Jamabo is sixth in the Pac-12 in rushing.

Jamabo is a 6-foot-3, 220 pounds running back who knows how to use finesse as well. He has learned from watching Paul Perkins as a freshman. Head coach Jim Mora added his assessment “Soso is turning into a big-time back, I believe,” coach Mora said. “We have a lot of confidence in him, and he has a lot of confidence in himself. Our players respect his work ethic. It’s good to see. He is running with a lot of confidence.”

UCLA will face off against BYU before taking on #7 Stanford in two weeks.

Next: 4. Utah

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