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Growing pains and the rise of a stout defense: Takeaways from UCLA's loss to Utah

Freshman quarterback Dante Moore's struggles and the inconsistent play on offense in a grueling 14-7 loss to Utah shows how much the Bruins must grow.
Los Angeles Times Sep 23, 2023

Commentary: Chip Kelly era at UCLA hasn't had a breakthrough moment. The wait might soon be over

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Dante Moore sacked seven times by Utah's relentless defense in UCLA loss

Freshman quarterback Dante Moore threw an interception on his first pass and was sacked seven times in No. 22 UCLA's 14-7 loss to No. 11 Utah.

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