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FILE - UCLA head coach Chip Kelly watches warmups before an NCAA college football game against Oregon Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. Kelly has signed a two-year extension with UCLA that keeps him under contract through 2027. The school made the announcement on Friday, March 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
UCLA's Kelly signs 2-year extension through 2027 season

By Joe Reedy Mar. 03, 2023 02:05 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) passes as New Hampshire defensive end Josiah Silver (96) and defensive back Noah Palm (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Patti is expected to start in the Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, after Kedon Slovis transferred to BYU. The same thing happened last season, on the bigger stage of the Peach Bowl, after Kenny Pickett declared for the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Pitt's Patti subs again as postseason QB in Sun Bowl vs UCLA

Dec. 29, 2022 10:48 AM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) passes as New Hampshire defensive end Josiah Silver (96) and defensive back Noah Palm (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Patti is expected to start in the Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, after Kedon Slovis transferred to BYU. The same thing happened last season, on the bigger stage of the Peach Bowl, after Kenny Pickett declared for the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
No. 18 UCLA seeks 10-win season in Sun Bowl against Pitt

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:32 AM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) throws a pass as California linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Thompson-Robinson rallies No. 17 UCLA past Cal, 35-28

By Joe Stiglich Nov. 25, 2022 08:32 PM EST

FILE - Fordham quarterback Tim DeMorat (17) throws a pass against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Fordham (9-2) enters its first-round NCAA Championship Subdivision playoff game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2022, at New Hampshire averaging 612 yards per game while running basically the same scheme as Tennessee, which leads the Bowl Subdivision at 540 yards per game. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Fordham's potent offense brings taste of Rocky Top to Bronx

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2022 10:42 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) lays on the ground after getting past Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (3) as Oregon offensive lineman Marcus Harper II (55) signals a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon earns Pac-12 title game spot with win over Oregon St

By Pat Graham Nov. 23, 2022 01:50 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson celebrates after running the ball for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA looks to bounce back in season finale at Cal

By Josh Dubow Nov. 23, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 7 USC outlasts No. 16 UCLA to reach Pac-12 title game

By Joe Reedy Nov. 20, 2022 12:04 AM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 7 Trojans, No. 16 Bruins face off with plenty at stake

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:17 PM EST

UCLA wide receiver Jake Bobo is unable to hold on to a ball thrown to the end zone with no time left in an NCAA college football game against Arizona Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. Arizona won 34-28. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
de Laura leads Arizona to road upset over No. 9 UCLA 34-28

By Joe Reedy Nov. 13, 2022 02:12 AM EST

UCLA coach Chip Kelly talks with an official during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Kelly, No. 9 UCLA keeping focus squarely on Arizona

By Joe Reedy Nov. 10, 2022 05:51 PM EST

UCLA wide receiver Kazmeir Allen (19) runs for a touchdown as Arizona State defensive back Khoury Bethley (15) is unable to catch Allen during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. UCLA won 50-36. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 9 Bruins look to avoid slipping up against Wildcats

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 12:35 PM EST

Baylor running back Craig Williams carries the ball against Oklahoma in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: ND is back; Who else can return?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2022 01:01 PM EST

Arizona State defensive back Khoury Bethley (15) flips UCLA wide receiver Kazmeir Allen during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Thompson-Robinson's 4 TDs lead No. 10 UCLA past ASU 50-36

By Jack Magruder Nov. 06, 2022 01:55 AM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet warms up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 10 UCLA hoping to avoid slipup against Arizona State

By John Marshall Nov. 03, 2022 09:10 AM EDT

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (24) runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Consistency shows strides No. 10 UCLA has made on offense

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 02, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (24) is tackled by Stanford defensive end David Bailey (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Charbonnet scores 3 TDs, No. 12 UCLA routs Stanford 38-13

By Joe Reedy Oct. 30, 2022 02:01 AM EDT

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) smiles as he scores a touchdown against Mississippi during the second half an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson clears CFP path; 3 unbeatens fall

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 22, 2022 08:40 PM EDT

Oregon's Seven McGee, center, returns the first kickoff of the game against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Nix shines and No. 10 Oregon defeats No. 9 UCLA 45-30

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 22, 2022 07:22 PM EDT

UCLA receiver Logan Loya (17) celebrates with tight end Michael Ezeike (86) and wide receiver Titus Mokiao-Atimalala (2) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 9 UCLA and No. 10 Oregon prepare for showdown in Eugene

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 20, 2022 05:25 PM EDT