UCLA Football: 5 overreactions from loss to Stanford in Week 4

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PALO ALTO, CA – SEPTEMBER 23: Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal carries the ball while looking to avoid the tackle of Adarius Pickett #6 of the UCLA Bruins during the first quarter of their NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

4. UCLA has the worst defense in the Pac-12

After another lackluster defensive showing, it’s easy to throw the Bruins under the bus and say that they have the plenty of time to turn things around. To say there isn’t talent on the defensive side of the ball would be a lie since guys like Jaelan Phillips, Boss Tagaloa, Darnay Holmes and others have the potential to be stars.

However, it could be partially on the coaching staff for not having them prepared. Currently, on paper, the Bruins do have the worst defense in the Pac-12. In fact, they are allowing 524.8 yards per game, the sixth-worst total in the country. Not good.

The next-worst defense from the Pac-12 is Oregon State’s which is ranked No. 117 (just nine spots away). The Bruins’ defense is loaded with former elite recruits but they aren’t getting the job done. After allowing 38 points and 553 total yards to Stanford, doubts should be raised about the direction of the unit moving forward.

Is this an overreaction? Not at the moment, but there is definitely hope. The defense has been porous through four games.

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