UCLA’s trio of primary running backs became a duo Saturday.
Nate Starks did not make the trip to Kyle Field because of what Bruins Coach Jim Mora described as a coach’s decision that he would not elaborate on.
Soso Jamabo was the primary ballbarrier in Starks’ absence, gaining 91 yards in 23 carries during UCLA’s 31-24 overtime loss to Texas A&M. Bolu Olorunfunmi rushed seven times for 48 yards, including a nine-yard touchdown that began the Bruins’ rally in the fourth quarter.
Jamabo said he was informed a couple of days before the game that he was going to be the starter, a designation he intends to keep.