UCLA Bruins (1-0) vs Indiana Hoosiers (2-0)
Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Indiana is 1-1 after their 77-3 home win to FCS Western Illinois. They opened with a 31-7 home win to FIU. The Hoosiers gained 414 yards with 234 rushing yards for over 5.5 yards a carry. On defense they held FIU to 182 yards with 53 rushing for under two yards per run. Kelly Rourke hit 15 of 24 for 180 yards and a touchdown. He had an efficient game last week against his FCS opponent. UCLA is 1-0 following their 16-13 road win two weeks ago at Hawaii. The Bruins put up 343 yards with 71 rushing for 3.5 yards a carry. Defensively they held the Warriors to 328 yards with 51 rushing yards for under two yards a carry. Ethan Garbers completed 19 of 38 for 272 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. The Pick: Garbers has been around the UCLA program since 2021 in backup capacity. He was efficient in spot work last year. Indiana piled up stats against weak competition. The Bruins defense still looks good despite a departing coordinator. The Hoosiers are an experienced team from a 3-9 season in 2023. UCLA is 17-9 as a home underdog of +3.5 to +10 points. Play UCLA +3