Just when it seemed as if UCLA might be on the verge of wiping out a major annoyance, the flags started flying again.
And just like last week, penalties against the Bruins’ defense sustained two touchdown drives by their opponent in the first half.
UCLA went more than a quarter and a half Saturday at the Rose Bowl without committing a penalty. The momentum ended when lineman Tyler Manoa grabbed the facemask of Washington quarterback Jake Browning while trying to wrap him up for a sack.
The Bruins were penalized again later in the second quarter when linebacker Marcus Moore was called for roughing the passer after ramming into Browning’s shoulder after the quarterback had released a pass.