Fresno State at UCLA 9/15/18 - NCAA Football Picks & Prediction

On Saturday night, the Fresno State Bulldogs (1-1) visit the UCLA Bruins (0-2) at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Fresno State lost to Minnesota on Saturday 21-14. The Bulldogs trailed at the half 10-0 before narrowing the lead to 10-7 with a touchdown in the third quarter. The Bulldogs had the ball on the four yard line with first and goal trailing by seven late in the game, but on a trick play running back Josh Hokit passed toward receiver Jared Rice but the ball was intercepted for a Minnesota touchback in the end zone.

UCLA lost its second straight to start the season falling to Oklahoma 49-21 on Saturday night. The Bruins gained just 133 yards during the first half and trailed 21-7 at the intermission. Bruins starting quarterback Wilton Speight did not play due to injury and was replaced by Dorian Thompson-Robinson who passed for 254 yards. Bolu Olorunfunmi rushed for 56 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the loss. Quarterback Marcus McMaryion has completed 42 of his 58 passes for 412 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for Fresno State. Jordan Mims is the leading rusher with 77 yards and three touchdowns. KeeSean Johnson leads the Bulldogs in receiving with 12 receptions for 207 yards and one touchdown.

Starting quarterback Wilton Speight has thrown for just 45 yards and one interception, while backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson has 371 yards passing and one touchdown. The leading rusher for UCLA is Kazmeir Allen with 145 yards and one touchdown, while Bolu Olorunfunmi has scored three rushing touchdowns. Caleb Wilson leads all Bruins receivers with eight receptions for 128 yards.