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UCLA Football: 5 reasons the Bruins will beat Stanford

By Connor Muldowney

PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins passes the ball during the second half of a game against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins passes the ball during the second half of a game against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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3. Bruins’ new-found run game

OK, don’t get me wrong here, I realize UCLA’s run game is far from being a threat to pound the rock down anyone’s throats, but the Bruins showed against Memphis that the run game isn’t completely out of the question anymore.

Although the Bruins were playing from behind for a good portion of the Memphis game, they found a way to balance the offense with a steady rushing attack. In fact, Bolu Olorunfunmi led the team with 77 yards on 13 carries and Josh Rosen even had seven carries for 32 yards and a touchdown.

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Sophomore Brandon Stephens, who has been tremendous in limited action this year, had 32 yards on just four carries and Jalen Starks added 20 rushing yards. There is talent in the backfield and it’s only going to be more productive.

Moreover, the Bruins are on “the cusp” of getting Soso Jamabo back from injury. The former blue-chip recruit could be the leading factor in the Bruins’ run game resurgence. Stanford won’t be expecting the run, but the Bruins will catch the Cardinal off guard.

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