UCLA Football: 5 reasons the Bruins will beat Hawaii

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PASADENA, CA – SEPTEMBER 03: Jacob Tuioti-Mariner #91 and Jaelan Phillips #15 of the UCLA Bruins react to sacking Kellen Mond #11 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half of a game at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

4. Pass rush helping out secondary

During their Week 1 victory, the UCLA pass rush continued to grow and get pressure on the young quarterback of Texas A&M. Mond was sent running for his life on multiple occasions and that will continue in Week 2.

The Bruins’ front-seven has plenty of talent and you can expect to see some blitz packages against the Rainbow Warriors. Hawaii has a relatively balances offense as their average nearly 500 yards of total offense and over 200 rushing yards per game. Still, the Bruins are going to make sure Dru Brown is uncomfortable in the pocket.

The junior is coming off a breakout season with Hawaii and he started the 2017 season with a 391-yard performance. He’s got the ability to scramble, but the UCLA ends are athletic enough to contain him. Expect Jaelan Phillips and Co. to have a big day in the pass rush, which will in turn help the young secondary.

The pass rush will sack Brown four times and affect his confidence as he tosses two interceptions as well. A good pass rush can work wonders for an entire defense.

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