Press-Telegram (Long Beach)

NO. 25 UCLA (4-2, 1-2) AT STANFORD (2-4, 1-3): WHO HAS THE EDGE?

- — James H. Williams

When: Today, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Stanford Stadium

TV/radio: ESPN / 570 AM

Line: UCLA by 17

Notable injuries: STANFORD: OUT: S Jummy Wyrick (undisclose­d); DOUBTFUL: WR John Humphreys (knee); QUESTIONAB­LE: TE Benjamin Yurosek (upper body). UCLA: DOUBTFUL: QB Collin Schlee (upper body); QUESTIONAB­LE: LB Ale Kaho (undisclose­d), WR Titus Mokiao-Atimalala (undisclose­d).

What's at stake: The Bruins have struggled on the road in conference play against Oregon State and Utah. A victory keeps the Bruins' dim conference title chances alive. The Bruins, who have played the Cardinal every year since 1946, lead the alltime series 48-43-3.

Who's better: UCLA has more talent this season as Stanford continues to rebuild following the resignatio­n of David Shaw after 12 years at the helm, in late November last year. First-year coach Troy Taylor arrived to find just six returning starters while also needing to replace quarterbac­k Tanner McKee, a two-year starter who is now with the Philadelph­ia Eagles.

Matchup to watch: UCLA's cornerback­s vs. Stanford's receivers. Wide receiver Elic Ayomanor was productive in the second half of the Cardinal's wild comeback victory over Colorado last week. The 6-foot2 sophomore recorded 13 catches for 294 yards and three touchdowns. Cornerback Jaylin Davies was been an impact player in the UCLA secondary, with 19 tackles, an intercepti­on and four pass breakups.

UCLA wins if: The Bruins will have success if they limit their turnovers while having the defense create turnovers and extra possession­s. Quarterbac­k Dante Moore must minimize his mistakes while leading the offense downfield. The true freshman has struggled throughout the first half of his first three conference games this season.

Prediction: UCLA 27, Stanford 10. The Bruins will have a bounce-back game and pick up their first conference road victory this season.

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