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UCLA defense gets rude awakening from Utah to open season

by: Tracy McDannald08/31/25Tracy_McDannald
Lander Barton
Utah linebacker Lander Barton (8) gets open for a touchdown reception on offense Saturday night against UCLA, which was blown out 43-10 in the season opener at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)

The UCLA defense was manhandled Saturday night by Utah, showing there could be a long uphill climb ahead this season.

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