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Dylan Hernandez: Mistakes UCLA made early in win over Bowling Green could be fatal against Utah and USC

LOS ANGELES — What a nightmare, and that's not a reference to the triple-digit game-time temperature. Where to start? UCLA's opening drive, which ended with a blocked punt that Bowling Green returned for a touchdown? The timeout Chip Kelly was forced to call because his punt returner was wearing the same number as one of his blockers? The delay of game call on the opposing one-yard-line? Games ...
UCLA head coach Chip Kelly signals during a game against Bowling Green in the first half at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Pasadena, California.

LOS ANGELES — What a nightmare, and that's not a reference to the triple-digit game-time temperature.

Where to start?

UCLA's opening drive, which ended with a blocked punt that Bowling Green returned for a touchdown?

The timeout Chip Kelly was forced to call because his punt returner was wearing the same number as one of his blockers?

The delay of game call on the opposing one-yard-line?

Games like this are designed to inspire dreams, the destruction of a nonconference patsy generating optimism for what's ahead. In

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