The Bruins have plenty of talent to face this season. Coming off the 45-24 win against Cal, UCLA took down some of the best players in the country, as both Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Ian Strong look to be the real deal.
In Week Two, UCLA will face another talented offensive star in a game that should reveal a lot about this Bruins defense.
How Will UCLA’s Run Defense Hold Up Against San Diego State?
The Aztecs come into Pasadena with the Mountain West’s 2025 rushing champion, Lucky Sutton. Last season, Sutton rushed for 1,297 yards on 254 carries and 10 touchdowns. He averaged just over five yards per carry and was the leading point of attack for San Diego State’s offense.
San Diego State returned some pieces along their offensive line as well, so you have to imagine they will stay the course with the ground game being the main weapon on offense.
In Week One, the Aztecs put up an impressive 53-20 win over Portland State, and interestingly enough, Sutton was not the leading rusher. Javion Kennard, a transfer from Colorado State, rushed for 79 yards on eight carries, including a massive 55-yard run…