Live updates: UCLA leads Virginia, 7-3, in first quarter

Coach Jim Mora and UCLA open the 2015 season on Saturday against Virginia at the Rose Bowl. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)Expect redshirt junior Paul Perkins to receive the ball often today.

Perkins last season ran for 1,595 yards to become the first UCLA back since 2001 to lead the Pac-12 Conference in rushing.

The player who did it in 2001?

DeShaun Foster, who was the Bruins’ honorary team captain for today’s game against Virginia.

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If, as expected, Josh Rosen takes the first snap for UCLA’s offense today, he will become the first first-year freshman to start the season opener at quarterback for the Bruins. Freshman became eligible to play varsity football at the major-college level…