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The UCLA Bruins are coming off a 2024 season where they went 5-7 in their first year in the Big Ten. Much like their offense, the Blue and Gold’s defense was inconsistent. The pass defense was as good as Swiss cheese, but the rush stoppage was world-class. The Bruins conceded nearly 250 passing yards per […]
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Five UCLA Bruins have been invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, scheduled from Feb. 27 to March 2 in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. UCLA Bruins Send Five to 2025 NFL Combine Los Angeles’ tight end Moliki Matavao, defensive lineman Jay Toia, edge defender Oluwafemi Oladejo, and linebackers Kain Medrano and Carson Schwesinger will
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The UCLA Bruins wrapped up their inaugural season in the Big Ten with a 5-7 record (3-6 vs. conference). The Bruins’ 2024 season was far from expected, as first-year head coach DeShaun Foster had aspirations of a bowl appearance — not a 12th-place finish in the conference. Though the former Pac-12 program faced many concerning
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If there’s one thing that Justin Wilcox does pretty well, it’s building a legit defense. The 2024 season was no different, as Cal Football ranked 36th in the nation in total defense. That isn’t that great, but when you consider injuries and the lack of production from the offense at times, it doesn’t tell the
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In college football, the road to a conference championship often begins with moves made at the turn of the new year. The transfer portal has reshaped the game, and loyalty to programs is fading. Heading into 2025, UCLA has been active in the transfer portal, adding 20 commits — tied for second most in the
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After James Madison’s defensive coordinator, Lyle Hemphill, departed for an assistant job at Texas A&M, there was a gaping hole in the Dukes’ coaching staff. Luckily, that hole was filled on February 6, when JMU hired Colin Hitschler as their new defensive coordinator for the football team. The Coaching Journey of Colin Hitschler to JMU
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The Michigan Wolverines football team finished 8-5 in the 2024 season, and while the offense was lackluster, the defense shined, showcasing multiple NFL-level talents. The defense truly started to click in November, as they only allowed 12.3 points per game against three top-15 opponents. Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale started to settle into his new role,
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A lot of the early struggles for the Kansas Jayhawks football team was due to the inability to take care of the ball on offense. That led to the defense being put into tough situations many times through the first handful of games. Those situations played into the unit’s struggles, and ultimately affected their year-end
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A big factor for the James Madison Dukes’ success this year was their defensive unit. Led by multiple talent players, the JMU football team proved to excel on this side of the ball. We’ll dive into how the unit performed in 2024, and give our grades. JMU Football Defensive Grades Defensive Line: A In 2023,
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In the NFL, there is always room to improve. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a pretty good season in 2024, winning the NFC South and hosting another playoff game. They also had a great showdown against the Washington Commanders, losing a tightly contested game that they may have won if not for a few mistakes.
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