Author name: Eric Hayrapetian

Eric is a lifelong Angeleno and a sports journalist who graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. He joined The League Winners in January of 2025, and is the lead beat writer for the UCLA Bruins. Follow Eric on X (formerly known as Twitter) @EricHayrapetian.

UCLA vs Maryland 2025 Recap: Bruins Win in Thriller, 20-17

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UCLA’s season has been a tale of two completely polar outcomes. A 0-4 start raised questions about whether the Bruins would remain winless. However, four weeks and three coaching changes later, the Blue and Gold have been transformed into the hottest topic in all of college football. The Cinderella story continues for Westwood’s own as it […]

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UCLA Bruins vs Maryland Terrapins Preview: Keys, Players and Predictions

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The UCLA Bruins are heading back home to the Rose Bowl for a Week 8 matchup against the Maryland Terrapins. The Blue and Gold will be looking to notch their third consecutive win after a horrid 0-4 start. Since handing the keys to interim head coach Tim Skipper and offensive coordinator Jerry Neuheisel, UCLA has

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UCLA vs. Michigan State 2025 Recap: Bruins Extend Hot Streak, Win 38-13

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The most exciting headline entering the Saturday morning kickoff was how well UCLA’s offense could replicate its performance from the previous week. Offensive play-caller Jerry Neuheisel overcame his first-game jitters and had a full week to prepare for the Spartans. Although the Blue and Gold couldn’t match the 42-point performance, the 38 they scored against

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UCLA vs. Michigan State 2025 Preview: Keys, Players, and Predictions

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The UCLA Bruins are coming off a performance that proved why anything can happen in college football. The Blue and Gold were the first team in over 40 years to start a season 0-4 and topple a top-10-ranked opponent. A dominant 42-37 victory over No. 7 Penn State last week felt like a National Championship

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UCLA vs. Northwestern 2025 Recap: Bruins Remain Winless with 17-14 Loss

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The downhill tumble continues for these Bruins as they drop to 0-4 (0-1 Big Ten). Their first glimpse of Big Ten action concluded in a 17-14 loss to Northwestern, marking its smallest margin of defeat all season. To most, the Blue and Gold’s season is over. Some will argue it was over since it lost

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Cal vs. SDSU 2025 Recap: Bears Get Caught Hibernating, Lose 34-0

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SAN DIEGO, CA — After an impressive 3-0 start, the Cal Bears’ trip to Snapdragon Stadium ended in a 34-0 defeat. The Aztecs warmly welcomed the Bears and defended their home turf, just as they have historically done against Cal. The all-time series between the two is now knotted up at five apiece. “If you don’t

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Cal vs. SDSU 2025 Preview: Keys, Players, and Predictions

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The smiles at the University of California could not be brighter as the Golden Bears have yet to fall victim to the loss column. Cal will travel deep into Southern California to Snapdragon Stadium for a matchup against San Diego State University. For their final non-conference game of the schedule, the Bears will look to

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