UCLA Football: 3 takeaways from home victory over Colorado
By Zach Bigalke
#Pac12AfterDark action came to the Rose Bowl in Week 5 as UCLA battled Colorado late into the night. Here are five takeaways from the Bruins’ victory.
UCLA hosted defending Pac-12 South champion Colorado on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl. Both teams came into the Week 5 showdown looking to rebound after losses the previous weekend.
The two Pac-12 hopefuls duked it out in a back-and-forth spectacle. Colorado took an early lead, but the Bruins rebounded to take a 14-10 lead into the locker room at halftime. UCLA’s defense made life difficult for Steven Montez, who struggled to complete even half of his passes on the road.
So far this season, #Pac12AfterDark games have provided more than their fair share of entertainment for those willing to burn the midnight oil. The duel in southern California was no shootout, but it still provided plenty of thrills as two well-matched teams pitched a heated battle into the night. UCLA ultimately prevailed in the tight 27-23 final.
What did we learn on Saturday night from the thriller in Pasadena? Here are three takeaways from the nightcap at the Rose Bowl between UCLA and Colorado.