The No. 18 UCLA Bruins meet the No. 15 Oregon State Beavers in a Week 7 NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
The No. 18 UCLA Bruins meet the No. 15 Oregon State Beavers in a Week 7 NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
Around the state of Oregon, Chip Kelly is known as the innovator of the speedy “blur” offense that was the hallmark of the Ducks a dozen years ago.
Now in his sixth year at the helm at UCLA, Kelly has built a team that’s still fast but has also emerged as a defensive juggernaut. The No. Bruins (4-1, 1-1 Pac-12) bring one of the top defenses in the country to Oregon State (5-1, 2-1) on Saturday night.
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BETTING INFO:
Line: Oregon State -3.5
Over/under: 54
Here’s what you need to know:
What: NCAA Football, Week 7
Who: UCLA vs. Oregon State
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Where: Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Ore.
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
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AP Capsule:
Series record: UCLA leads 43-17-4.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Oregon State and UCLA meet for the first time since 2019, and their first time in Corvallis since 2015. The Beavers have won 14 of their last 15 games at Reser Stadium. Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei had five touchdown passes last weekend in a 52-40 victory at California. The Beavers are the third straight ranked opponent for the Bruins, who lost 14-7 at Utah before beating Washington State 25-17 at home last weekend. UCLA, with its strong defense, has held all of its opponents this season to fewer than 20 points.
KEY MATCHUP
UCLA is ranked second in the nation for rushing defense, allowing opponents an average of just 64.6 yards per game. The Bruins have allowed just one rushing touchdown through five games. Oregon State running back Damien Martinez has 1,568 rushing yards over his two seasons and is averaging 6.2 yards a carry, a team record. He rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown last week against Cal.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
UCLA: True freshman quarterback Dante Moore threw for 290 yards against Washington State, matching his career high. Overall, Moore has thrown for 1,139 yards and nine touchdowns. Moore is averaging 16.5 yards per completion, third-best nationally, but he is completing only 53.1% of his passes.
Oregon State: Wide receiver Silas Bolden has become a versatile force for the Beavers. He caught three passes for 34 yards and a touchdown last weekend against Cal, while also rushing for 11 yards. A return specialist, he had a pair of kick returns for 50 and 59 yards against the Golden Bears.
FACTS & FIGURES
The series between the two teams dates to 1930. … Oregon State has 22 red zone conversions in 22 attempts this season, one of just five teams nationally with a 100% conversion rate. … Conversely, UCLA is tied for third nationally in red zone defense, allowing just four touchdowns and three field goals. … The Beavers’ lone loss this season came at Washington State, the team the Bruins defeated last weekend. … UCLA has allowed an average of 12.2 points per game, ranking in the top 10 nationally. … The Bruins have limited four straight opponents to under 300 yards total offense, most since 2006.
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