has spent the first half of the season hosting weekly giveaways.
Here, take this underthrown pass. There, go grab that football bouncing on the turf.
The discrepancy in what the Bruins have giveth and taketh away in the turnover department is a primary explanation for their struggles despite owning one of the most prolific offenses in school history.
They have committed 15 turnovers in six games, leading to 53 points. They have generated only five takeaways, resulting in 10 points.
As if their collapsible defense weren’t worrisome enough, UCLA ranks No. 126 out of 129 major college teams in turnover margin with an average of minus-1.