USC, UCLA and the state of college football in Los Angeles
Clay Helton and the Trojans enter spring off a tumultuous offseason, while Chip Kelly is just seeking some good news. Can either get it going in 2019?
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3-9, 5th in Pac 12 - South
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
In a group of tight ends that is considered to be predominantly stocked with better pass catchers than in-line options overall, UCLA's Caleb Wilson and Iowa's Noah Fant were the fastest Saturday at the NFL's scouting combine. Wilson ran an unofficial 4.50 in the 40-yard dash while Fant clocked an unofficial 4.51 (one scout I contacted had him at a hand-held 4.49). Two of the other most highly-rated tight ends in the draft, Alabama's Irv Smith Jr. and Iowa's T.J. Hockenson, had their best of 40s of the day clocked unofficially at 4.64 and 4.71, respectively.
Former five-star LB Phillips transferring to Miami
Former UCLA linebacker/defensive end Jaelan Phillips is transferring to Miami, he announced Thursday night on Twitter.
Talent fleeing California among biggest signing day takeaways (2:16)
Breaking down the Pac-12 recruiting classes
It's a tale of two recruiting classes in the Pac-12, where Oregon and Arizona State have elevated their efforts, but UCLA, Arizona and others are falling far behind.
Miami lands DL grad transfer Nnoruka from UCLA
Defensive lineman Chigozie Nnoruka became the latest graduate transfer to pick Miami on Tuesday when he announced he was leaving UCLA for the Hurricanes.
Where could Jalen Hurts play next year?
The Alabama QB should be one of the most coveted transfers in recent memory. Could he follow Kyler Murray at Oklahoma? We break it all down.
Grading every Power 5 team's recruiting class
The SEC has busted the curve at the midterm point with three teams earning A-plus grades.
USC, UCLA the big losers on early signing day (2:11)
Signing day progress reports: How first-year coaches are doing
Jimbo Fisher has things rolling at Texas A&M. Chip Kelly hasn't been so lucky at UCLA. How are other first-year coaches doing heading into signing day?
UCLA linebacker Phillips retires following injuries
UCLA linebacker Jaelan Phillips has medically retired after two injury-plagued collegiate seasons, a Bruins spokesperson told ESPN.
The best of the Pac-12 and other Power 5 conferences
In addition to all-conference teams, here are the top players, coaches and freshmen from each Power 5 league.
UCLA promotes Frye to offensive coordinator
UCLA has promoted Justin Frye to offensive coordinator for next season.
Why Oregon could be the biggest benefactor of young California talent
Oregon has six ESPN 300 recruits from California committed in the Class of 2019 with early signing period just weeks away. Meanwhile, USC and UCLA all falling behind.
Costello finds St. Brown for 52-yard TD (0:37)
Holmes returns kick for 93-yard TD (0:58)
Arcega-Whiteside comes up with great grab (0:27)
USC's Daniels lofts 44-yard TD pass (0:28)
UCLA strikes first on TD pass (0:34)
UCLA's Speight scampers for TD (0:34)
UCLA's Bruin Bear statue sprayed in USC colors
Vandals broke into a wooden box intended to protect the Bruin Bear and spray-painted USC colors on the body and foundation of the statue ahead of this week's rivalry game.
Arizona State RB goes untouched for 1-yard TD (0:19)
UCLA CB takes back int 31-yards for TD (0:31)
Arizona State RB gallops in 13-yard TD (0:29)
Divisional races can quietly impact larger CFP landscape
There are still a lot of divisional toss-ups remaining, and they can shake up the College Football Playoff outlook.
2018 Pac-12 Standings
| NORTH | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Washington State | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Stanford | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Oregon | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| California | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Oregon State | 1-8 | 2-10 |
| SOUTH | CONF | OVR |
| Utah | 6-3 | 9-5 |
| Arizona State | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| USC | 4-5 | 5-7 |
| Arizona | 4-5 | 5-7 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Colorado | 2-7 | 5-7 |
2018 Team Leaders
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rhyan | OT | Signed | 83 |
| Duke Clemens | OT | Signed | 79 |
| Shamar Martin | CB | Signed | 79 |
| Datona Jackson | DE | Signed | 79 |
| Michael Martinez | TE-Y | Signed | 78 |
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Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | K. Fairbairn | Lou Groza Award |
| 2014 | E. Kendricks | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2014 | E. Kendricks | Lott IMPACT Trophy |
| 2013 | A. Barr | Lott IMPACT Trophy |
| 2009 | K. Forbath | Lou Groza Award |
