Throughout the history of the rivalry, it hasn't been uncommon for a Rose Bowl berth to be on the line when USC and UCLA meet. There have been many memorable contests between the schools over the years, but perhaps the most the memorable is the one that took place on this day 55 years ago. In what would be a top-5 showdown, blocked kicks and O.J. Simpson touchdowns would be … [Read more...] about 55-Year CFB Anniversary: Simpson’s Late TD Lifts USC Past No. 1 UCLA in Top-5 Showdown, 21-20
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FQ/CFBHome Team of the Week: Week 11, 2022 — Arizona
As usual, Week 11 of the college football season had its fair share of upsets. No. 6 Oregon was the only top-10 team to go down, but that might not have even been the biggest upset in the Pac-12. While most of the country slept, Arizona did the unthinkable. The Wildcats went to the Rose Bowl and downed No. 12 UCLA, 34-28. For its efforts, Arizona has earned the Week 11 … [Read more...] about FQ/CFBHome Team of the Week: Week 11, 2022 — Arizona
Week 11 CFB Preview: Playoffs? Who Holds the Pac-12 Key?
Nothin’ lasts forever And we both know hearts can change And it’s hard to hold a candle In the cold November rain -Guns N’ Roses The candle still burns on the Pac-12's hopes of securing one of the four spots in the College Football Playoff (CFP). In most years, the Pac-12 is an afterthought when it comes to the selection committee. The ACC has taken up that banner this … [Read more...] about Week 11 CFB Preview: Playoffs? Who Holds the Pac-12 Key?
35-Year CFB Anniversary: Taylor Throws 5 TDs to Lead Nebraska Past UCLA in Top-5 Showdown, 42-33
Associated Press photo Soon-to-be Big Ten foes, Nebraska and UCLA have met 13 times over the years. Two of those meetings came as top-5 matchups. The first was on this day 35 years ago. For virtually all of Tom Osborne's tenure as head coach, Nebraska was known for its power running style. Against UCLA in 1987, however, it was quarterback Steve Taylor who stole the … [Read more...] about 35-Year CFB Anniversary: Taylor Throws 5 TDs to Lead Nebraska Past UCLA in Top-5 Showdown, 42-33
50-Year CFB Anniversary: UCLA Uses Late Kick to Stun No. 1 Nebraska, 20-17
Photo courtesy of UCLA athletics It won't be long before UCLA and Nebraska are conference foes in the Big Ten. The schools, however, have already combined for 13 all-time meetings. Nebraska has won seven of them, but the closest and most memorable went the Bruins' way. It came on this day 50 years ago as a late field goal propelled UCLA past the top-ranked Cornhuskers, … [Read more...] about 50-Year CFB Anniversary: UCLA Uses Late Kick to Stun No. 1 Nebraska, 20-17
