The first half was really a half of firsts. The UCLA Football defense, after getting an earful all week about their porous run defense, came out with their hair on fire and actually played very well against the run.
The Bruins also showed a revitalized commitment to the running game feeding the ball to RB Soso Jamabo 11 times in the first half. He gained 51 yards on those carries and had a long of 16 but was held out of the endzone. RB Jalen Starks on the other hand bulldozed for first downs and even a goal line score.