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Can UCLA author a signature win?

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Only in classic literature can you find the torment UCLA found at the end of its ninth consecutive loss to Stanford.

The Bruins' journey into despair involved a twisting, leaping catch by Cardinal receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside at the edge of the end zone for the go-ahead score with 24 seconds left. It was followed by a hit on UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen that resulted in a fumble returned for another Stanford touchdown on the game's final play.

In a matter of moments, the Bruins had gone

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