Washington State Cougars School History. [7] Spaulding's 72 wins rank him among the best in head coaching victories in Bruin football history. This loss supposedly was harder for Prothro to take than the 1967 loss and the freak officiating calls resembled the debacle at Tennessee in 1965. 10 Stanford in Palo Alto. Sanders figured that the baby blue would look better on the field and in film. citing low return on investment, in response, UCLA sued for breach of contract. The first overall pick of the 1989 NFL Draft, Aikman played 12 consecutive seasons as the starting quarterback with the Cowboys, the most number of seasons by any Cowboy quarterback. [10] It was speculated that the directors believed Beban could not play for UCLA in the Rose Bowl due to the broken ankle, thereby giving the Big Ten Conference representative, Purdue, a better chance to win. He still holds the UCLA and Rams record for longest punts91 and 88 yards, respectively. Dorrell achieved his first win against a top-ten opponent with a 4740 upset win over No. [96], The next season, the Bruins started 03, with losses to Cincinnati, San Diego State, and No. [45], UCLA finished off 85 in Toledo's final season in 2002. The UCLA quarterback room is full. [74][75] In Mora's first season, the Bruins finished 95 capped with a loss in the 2012 Holiday Bowl. [39] His teams compiled a record of 841 in bowl games and were the first to win a bowl game in seven consecutive seasons. [37] Vermeil became the second out of three UCLA head coaches (and third in a row to leave UCLA for another job) to leave for the NFL when he accepted on offer to become head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. [11] These struggles led to Horrell's firing after six seasons at the helm of UCLA football. Lewin replaced former announcer Bill Roth, who had taken over for Chris Roberts in 2015, after 27 years as the voice of Virginia Tech football. [6] During his tenure in Los Angeles, Spaulding led the Bruins to their first bowl appearance and victory, the 1938 Poi Bowl. UCLA is playing nine games against teams that didn't go bowling last season. [5] Coach Cline's two wins were against Loyola University and San Diego State. Troy Kenneth Aikman (born November 21, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). [101]:101. The Piedmont, Calif. native threw for 67 touchdowns over the course of his college careersecond to McNown's 68 touchdown passes. Players' Pro Stats. Odds & lines subject to change. [10] Suddenly, two long Jim Plunkett passes had Stanford in field goal range in the final seconds, but UCLA blocked Steve Horowitz's attempt to preserve the tie. Perhaps Bono's best moment in college was when he helped UCLA to win the 1985 Fiesta Bowl over the Miami Hurricanes and their star quarterback, Bernie Kosar. [36] He left the Bruins after compiling a 19121 overall record. The Yale Blue was changed to a lighter shade of blue. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. [65] The UCLA offense failed to score a touchdown in either contest. His ability to spread the ball around the field and utilize his teammates really did make him an incredible college player. [15] As head coach of the Bruins, Sanders led them to three Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) titles, two Rose Bowls (1953 and 1955 seasons) and to a 63 record over arch-rival USC. [89] He had also interviewed for the Florida head coach position. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1945, and became the first rookie to win the league's Most Valuable Player award. [10] Prothro also decried the Pac-8 rule that only allowed the conference champion to go to a bowl game; he witnessed many lower ranked inferior teams from the Big Eight, Southeastern and Southwest conferences (often ones he defeated during the season) go to bowl games while his Bruins stayed home. [3] The team was coached by Fred Cozens, and compiled a 26 record. In 1976, the Bruins went up against Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. USC leads the all-time series (2 Southern Cal victories vacated by the NCAA). The arduous journey to get to the Rose Bowl included an impressive duration of strong play by the aforementioned Ramsey. In Rodgers' three seasons at the helm of the Bruins, UCLA finished 271, 83 and 92. Mark. Initially a college football player, his role on St. [10] Sanders said these changes were made to make it easier to see his Bruins on the grainy black and white game films of the time. Michigan Wolverines By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. During the 1993 season, he defeated the Trojans in the final regular-season game, ultimately earning a berth to the 1994 Rose Bowl against Wisconsin. The Oklahoma transfer proved to be a force during this two-year stint in Westwood. [10] Tennessee's winning drive was aided by a controversial pass interference call, the clock had questionably stopped twice, and a dropped pass that appeared to be a lateral was recovered by UCLA, but was later ruled an incomplete forward pass. [5] Coach Trotter's two wins were against Redlands and San Diego State, which did not join the SCIAC until 1926. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Recent success has evaded them, though, landing them with a 16-19 overall bowl game record. The Trojans were aided by two controversial calls; the first was a dubious pass interference call on UCLA's Danny Graham on a 4th-and-10 incompletion. [100]:120[101], UCLA has won 17 conference championships as of the 2021 season. [42] The highlight of the season was a comeback win over USC. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, and started nine games for them in 2017 following a collarbone injury to Aaron Rodgers. [58] The Bruins did, however, post wins against seemingly more difficult Pac-10 opponents, including a No. In the 45 gamesOlson played in college, he had 664 completions, rankinghim second in UCLA history. [53] In the Sun Bowl, the Bruins set the record again by coming back from 22 points down. If there was still a tie, the Rose Bowl berth would go to the team that had not played in the Rose Bowl the longest. [10] Beban then hit Kurt Altenberg on a 50-yard bomb and UCLA won, 2016. Championships: 4 Bowl Record: 17 Bowls, 7-10, .412 W-L% (Major Bowls) Ranked in AP Poll: 4 Times (Preseason), 12 Times (Final), 161 Weeks (Total) Stadium: Martin Stadium (cap. USC had begun the year ranked in the top 25 but a five-game losing streak dashed any hope of a traditional USC season and they entered the rivalry game 4-6. ", "Football Announces Future Schedule Adjustments", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=UCLA_Bruins_football&oldid=1132521423, ESPN College Football Encyclopedia (Pages 908915), This page was last edited on 9 January 2023, at 07:30. ThePac-8 (and Big Ten) did not allow multiple bowl teams until the 1975 season, in which the Bruins won the RoseBowl. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Los Angeles Times, October 10, 1958. [100]:113 This consensus national championship is claimed by the school. The 03 start to the 2019 season gave Kelly the worst 15-game start as a UCLA football coach since Harry Trotter[citation needed]. UCLAwas adversely affected during the undefeated 1954 season, which would have been the second of three consecutive appearances. Player injuries and other attrition depleted UCLA of its roster depth, while true freshmen were forced into action and seniors who were previously reserves became starters; a quarterback who had attempted only 17 passes in his career became the starter. [52] This was the largest margin of defeat since the series began in 1929 with a 760 defeat. [110] The away uniforms got true blue shoulder stripes and numbers in 2006,[115] but were replaced by navy blue again in 2010.[116]. The helmets became gold. Players: 335 pro players. The college football blue bloods are the most storied football programs in history. Always make your living doing something you enjoy. Cade Brem McNown (born January 12, 1977) is a former American football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. 15 in the final Coaches' and AP polls, respectively. This UCLA football roster has famous All-Americans, UCLA quarterbacks in the NFL, and Bruins players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [10] UCLA was also coming off of their eighth consecutive victory over USC and 20th straight win overall. Walsh (2012-2015) The General came in as one of Mike Gundy's highest-rated recruits at a time when Oklahoma State football was firing on all cylinders. [82] The Bruins finished 85,[83] including a loss to Nebraska in the Foster Farms Bowl. Nine. Over 300 UCLA Bruins football players have gone on to play in the National Football League (NFL). Retired across all UCLA sports on November 22, 2014. Despite his professional shortcomings, McNown will forever be loved by the Bruins fanbase. John Parker Wilson, 2005-08. In the last 10 years, three Oklahoma quarterbacks have been awarded the Heisman Trophy and other was a runner-up in the Heisman voting. Seasons: 103 (1917 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 494-542-38 Adjusted Record (W-L-T): 496-540-38 Conferences: Pac-12, Pac-10, Pac-8, AAWU, Ind, PCC Conf. 7, the conference championship and 1966 Rose Bowl were on the line. Selected third overall in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft (the same draft that produced Phil Simms and Joe Montana), Thompson's college career was far more prolific than his professional one. Take a look through some of the Broncos' past quarterbacks drafted in their history. Frankovich was the adopted son of actor Joe E. Brown and his wife, Kathryn. "[64], Neuheisel had his first win on September 1 as the Bruins' head coach as they defeated No. [52] The Bruins were ranked No. September 7. He was 1-1 in his starts with a 60% completion rate with two touchdowns and two interceptions. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The most notable player who played for Horrell at UCLA was Jackie Robinson, who went on to a Hall of Fame career in professional baseball. This UCLA football roster has famous All-Americans, UCLA quarterbacks in the NFL, and Bruins players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 3: A true dual-threat . He also ranks second in regards to career passing yards (8,532). [42] Toledo's Bruins were 34 against UCLA's cross-town archrival, the USC Trojans.[10]. [39] His final record is 151748.[40]. [112][113] For the 1954 season, Sanders added the now familiar loop on the shoulders, the UCLA Stripe, to give an impression of motion. [65], Despite this record, Neuheisel was still able secure the fifth-best recruiting class in the nation in 2009 as rated by Scout.com. Steve Bono didn't display an eye-popping statistical output during his time at UCLA, but he did provide the Bruins with some great moments. [84] The Bruins finished 48 in 2016. [10] It was the first football victory in the UCLAUSC rivalry. [108], From 1919 to 1927, the Bruins (then known as the Cubs) used Moore Field at the Vermont Ave. campus of the "Southern Branch of the University of California."[109]. [56] The most notable victory of his coaching career at UCLA was a 139 defeat of No. The fraternity of UCLA quarterbacks is quite an impressive list. [93] In his first season in 2018, the Bruins began the year 05 for the first time since 1943. [76], In Mora's second season, the Bruins improved to 103, capping the season with a victory in the 2013 Sun Bowl. Drafted: 343 players. Mitchell John "M. [78] The team beat rival USC for the third straight year[79] and won the Alamo Bowl against Kansas State. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. However, Sciarra re-wrote the preconceived script and led the Bruins to a triumphant 23-10 victory. Quarterbacks coach Dana Bible has decided to retire after three seasons at UCLA. Consider carefully the added cost of advice, Use past performance only to determine consistency and risk, It's futile to predict the economy and interest rates, You have plenty of time to identify and recognize exceptional companies, Good management is very important - buy good businesses, Be flexible and humble, and learn from mistakes, Before you make a purchase, you should be able to explain why you are buying. Prothro and the Bruins went on to completed the season with a dramatic pay-back upset victory over the No. If Aikman is the best quarterback to ever come from UCLA, Waterfield is a close second. J.W. Billy Kilmer was both an incredibly productive college and professional player. All Drafted Players. J." [3] Cozens was UCLA's athletics director from 1919 to 1942. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. [86] The Bruins overcame a 34-point deficit, the largest comeback in school history and the second-most ever in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). [5] James J. Cline took over the Bruins football program as its third head coach in 1923. There's always something to worry about - do you know what it is? [12] LaBrucherie accepted the position of head football coach at California Institute of Technology after the 1948 season, departing UCLA. Neither Washington nor Strode have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but Motley and Willis, who had longer careers, were. [30] The season ground to a halt at Syracuse and with the season-ending injury of quarterback Billy Bolden, and UCLA would win only one more game, over Stanford 2017. 17 and No. For Thompson-Robinson, being in the Heisman conversation and playing for an undefeated team are welcome after enduring a. 5 UCLA with a 31 conference record (91) overall. The Pennsylvania native played 14 years in the NFL. The program has produced 28 first round picks in the NFL Draft, 30 consensus All-Americans, and multiple major award winners, including Heisman winner Gary Beban. After a bye week, the Bruins traveled to Stanford and defeated the Cardinal, 3416. [23][24], On January 11, 1965, Tommy Prothro was hired away from Oregon State as head coach of the UCLA Bruins. Professionally, Kilmer enjoyed a long 17-year career. His total career yardage of 5,358 has him in the top five of all former UCLA quarterbacks. One more reason we picked him No. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Drew Olson is statistically one of the top two quarterbacks to ever play for the Bruins. [55], In Dorrell's fifth season at UCLA, with 20 returning starters and a team of his own recruits, hopes were high for the Bruins in 2007. Before coaching, Neuheisel played quarterback for the UCLA Bruins from 1980 to 1983, then spent two seasons with the San Antonio Gunslingers of the United States Football League (USFL) before splitting the 1987 NFL season between the San Diego Chargers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This victory over the much stronger Spartans perpetuated the legend of the "Gutty little Bruins.". [40] Donahue's record was 1091 against USC in the UCLAUSC rivalry. [12] In his second year as head coach, the Bruins were Pacific Coast Conference champions, but lost to Illinois in the 1947 Rose Bowl. 10 42 Bob Waterfield: Los Angeles Rams: QB 8 9 74 George Phillips: Philadelphia Eagles: B 12 3 . [33] Finally, there came the showdown with Stanford; the game was expected to be a shootout between UCLA quarterback Dennis Dummit and Heisman winner Jim Plunkett. Under Kelly, the Bruins started 03 in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 19201921. [18][19] Assistant coach George W. Dickerson took over the Bruins on an interim basis before suffering a nervous breakdown. The rivals have faced each other 88 times, every year starting in 1933. Bible coached quarterbacks such as Russell Wilson (North Carolina State) and Matt Ryan (Boston College) during his. Former play-by-play announcers include John Rebenstorf (1991),[168] Paul Olden (19891990),[169] Joel Meyers (19841988),[170] Kent Derdivanis (19831985),[170] Fred Hessler (19611982),[171] and Roy Storey. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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