UCLA’s run defense stiffened Saturday in a way it had not since late in the 2016 season, holding No. 6 Oklahoma without a 100-yard rusher.
At least one player, and sometimes two, had reached that threshold against the Bruins in 16 consecutive games before their 49-21 loss to the Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray came closest, running for 69 yards and two touchdowns in 10 carries. Tailback T.J. Pledger had 45 yards rushing for the Sooners, who finished with 179 yards rushing and averaged 5.1 yards per carry.