UCLA-Washington State second quarter: Give the defense a rest

The Bruins have run only 16 plays to 36 for Washington State, and although the defense stopped the Cougars on fourth down at the UCLA 33, the defense needs a rest. Where’s the run game?

>> UCLA’s drive after the stop of Washington State on downs is just what the doctor ordered for the defense: 13 plays, 41 yards and 3:34 on the clock, but a missed field goal by Kai Forbath.

>> The defense, well-rested, played well during the remainder of the quarter. Now, can the Bruins find any offense? This looks like the Oregon State game again, against a team that’s not as good as the Beavers, but is playing very well.

>> Yards in the quarter: WSU 119, UCLA 79; so for the half, WSU had 254 yards (!) to 175 for the Bruins. Washington State had 22 plays in the second quarter to UCLA’s 20. But take out Bell’s 50-yard scamper to open the game, the Bruins have 34 plays for 125 yards, a 3.7 average. WSU is averaging 5.3.

End of the half: Washington State 10, UCLA 7