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2015 UCLA Bruins football team

The 2015 UCLA Bruins football team represented the University of California, Los Angeles in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bruins were coached by fourth-year head coach Jim Mora and played their home games at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. They were members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. The Bruins finished the season 8–5, including 5–4 in conference play to finish third in the South Division, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 419 to 338.

2015 UCLA Bruins football
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record8–5 (5–4 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorNoel Mazzone (4th season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorTom Bradley (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumRose Bowl
Uniform
Seasons
← 2014
2016 →
2015 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
North Division
No. 3 Stanford x$   8 – 1     12 – 2  
No. 19 Oregon   7 – 2     9 – 4  
Washington State   6 – 3     9 – 4  
California   4 – 5     8 – 5  
Washington   4 – 5     7 – 6  
Oregon State   0 – 9     2 – 10  
South Division
USC xy   6 – 3     8 – 6  
No. 17 Utah x   6 – 3     10 – 3  
UCLA   5 – 4     8 – 5  
Arizona State   4 – 5     6 – 7  
Arizona   3 – 6     7 – 6  
Colorado   1 – 8     4 – 9  
Championship: Stanford 41, USC 22
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

Preseason

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Recruiting

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College recruiting information
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Zach Bateman
OL 		Costa Mesa, CA Orange Coast College 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 320 lb (150 kg) N/A Nov 16, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Cordell Broadus
WR 		Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 186 lb (84 kg) N/A Feb 4, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Chris Clark
TE 		Avon, CT Avon Old Farms 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 253 lb (115 kg) 4.7 Feb 4, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Tevita Halalilo
OL 		Moreno Valley, CA Rancho Verde HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 315 lb (143 kg) N/A Jan 9, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Dechaun Holiday
ATH 		San Marcos, CA Mission Hills HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 207 lb (94 kg) N/A Feb 1, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Soso Jamabo
RB 		Plano, TX Plano West Senior HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 4.61 Feb 4, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Andre James
OL 		Herriman, UT Herriman HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 275 lb (125 kg) 5.34 Jul 10, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Stephen Johnson
ATH 		San Leandro, CA San Leandro HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 4.37 Jul 8, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
William Lockett
DB 		Manvel, TX Manvel HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) N/A Aug 7, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Keisean Lucier-South
DE 		Orange, CA Lutheran HS - Orange County 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 4.81 Nov 22, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Nate Meadors
DB 		San Bernardino, CA San Gorgonio HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 186 lb (84 kg) N/A Feb 4, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Bolu Olorunfunmi
RB 		Fresno, CA Clovis North HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 216 lb (98 kg) N/A Mar 11, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Josh Rosen
QB 		Bellflower, CA St. John Bosco HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 207 lb (94 kg) 4.99 Mar 20, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Colin Samuel
DB 		Long Beach, CA Long Beach Poly 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) N/A Dec 9, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Octavius Spencer
DB 		Monrovia, CA Monrovia HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 4.6 Dec 16, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Fred Ulu-Perry
OL 		Honolulu, HI Saint Louis School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 310 lb (140 kg) N/A Jul 11, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Rick Wade
DE 		Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Santa Margarita Catholic HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 230 lb (100 kg) N/A Jul 31, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Josh Wariboko
OL 		Oklahoma City, OK Casady School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 314 lb (142 kg) N/A Feb 4, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Joshua Woods
LB 		Upland, CA Upland HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) N/A Jul 29, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPN: 
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 9   Rivals: 13  247Sports: 14  ESPN: 11
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 6, 2015.

Roster

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2015 UCLA Bruins roster

Offense

Receivers

  • 2 Jordan Lasley –   Freshman
  • 4 Darren Andrews –   Sophomore
  • 6 Stephen Johnson III – Freshman
  • 7 Devin Fuller – Senior
  • 9 Jordan Payton – Senior
  • 10 Aaron Sharp –   Freshman
  • 10 Kenneth Walker III –   Junior
  • 14 Mossi Johnson – Sophomore
  • 18 Thomas Duarte – Junior
  • 19 Craig Myers –   Freshman
  • 27 Christian Pabico –   Freshman
  • 29 Brad Sochowski –   Freshman
  • 81 Tyler Scott –   Senior
  • 82 Eldridge Massington –   Sophomore
  • 83 Alex Van Dyke – Sophomore
  • 85 Colby Cyburt –   Junior
  • 86 Logan Sweet –   Senior
  • 87 Chris Clark – Freshman
  • 87 Daniel Fields –   Sophomore
  • 88 Austin Roberts –   Freshman
  • 89 Zack Bornstein –   Freshman

Offensive linemen

  • 51 Alex Redmond – Junior
  • 52 Scott Quessenberry – Junior
  • 54 Jake Brendel –   Senior
  • 55 Giovanni Gentosi –   Freshman
  • 56 Josh Wariboko-Alali – Freshman
  • 59 Zack Bateman – Junior
  • 60 Jesus Moreno –   Freshman
  • 63 Jake Tourville –   Freshman
  • 64 Fred Ulu-Perry – Freshman
  • 68 Conor McDermott –   Junior
  • 70 Simon Goines –   Junior
  • 71 Poasi Moala –   Sophomore
  • 72 Christian Garcia –   Junior
  • 73 Tevita Halalilo – Freshman
  • 74 Caleb Benenoch – Junior
  • 75 Andre James – Freshman
  • 76 Kenny Lacy –   Sophomore
  • 77 Kolton Miller –   Freshman
  • 78 John Lopez –   Sophomore

Quarterbacks

  • 3 Josh Rosen – Freshman
  • 10 Jake Hall –   Junior
  • 11 Jerry Neuheisel –   Junior
  • 12 Mike Fafaul –   Junior
  

Fullbacks

  • 32 Nate Iese –   Junior
  • 28 Taylor Lagace –   Junior

Running backs

  • 1 Soso Jamabo – Freshman
  • 20 Bolu Olorunfunmi – Freshman
  • 21 Craig Lee –   Sophomore
  • 22 Roosevelt Davis –   Senior
  • 23 Nate Starks – Sophomore
  • 24 Paul Perkins –   Junior
  • 33 Steven Manfro –   Senior
  • 35 Ryan Davis –   Junior

Defense

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

  • 4 Cameron Judge – Junior
  • 11 Keisean Lucier-South – Freshman
  • 12 Jayon Brown – Junior
  • 19 Josh Woods – Freshman
  • 30 Myles Jack – Junior
  • 37 Dwight Williams –   Freshman
  • 40 Cameron Griffin –   Freshman
  • 42 Kenny Young – Sophomore
  • 43 Willie Green –   Junior
  • 44 Issako Savaiinaea – Junior
  • 45 Jack Savage – Freshman
  • 46 Kene Orjioke –   Junior
  • 51 Aaron Wallace Jr. –   Senior
  • 55 Sean Burd –   Senior
  • 58 Deon Hollins – Junior
  

Defensive backs

  • 1 Ishmael Adams –   Junior
  • 2 Jaleel Wadood – Sophomore
  • 3 Randall Goforth –   Junior
  • 6 Adarius Pickett –   Freshman
  • 7 John Johnson –   Sophomore
  • 9 Marcus Rios –   Junior
  • 10 Fabian Moreau – Senior
  • 14 Octavius Spencer – Freshman
  • 17 DeChaun Holiday – Freshman
  • 20 Justin Combs –   Junior
  • 21 Tahaan Goodman – Junior
  • 22 Nate Meadors – Freshman
  • 23 Will Lockett – Freshman
  • 24 Charles Dawson – Junior
  • 25 Denzel Fisher –   Freshman
  • 27 Alex Staff –   Sophomore
  • 31 Colin Samuel – Freshman
  • 33 Dylan Luther –   Sophomore
  • 39 Michael Carlson –   Sophomore

Special teams

Punters/Kickers

  • 15 Ka'imi Fairbairn – Senior PK/KO
  • 20 Stefan Flintoft –   Freshman PK / P
  • 39 Adam Searl – Junior P
  • 46 Matt Mengel – Senior KO/P

Long snappers

  • 59 Christopher Longo –   Senior

Punt Returners/Kickoff Returners

  • 1 Ishmael Adams –   Junior PR/KR
  • 2 Jaleel Wadood – Sophomore KR
  • 3 Randall Goforth –   Junior PR
  • 4 Darren Andrews –  Sophomore PR/KR
  • 7 Devin Fuller – Senior PR/KR
  • 10 Kenneth Walker –   Junior KR
  • 14 Mossi Johnson – Sophomore KR
  • 22 Roosevelt Davis –   Senior KR
  • 33 Steven Manfro –   Senior KR
Source: UCLA Bruins Football 2015 Media Guide

On August 14, 2015, UCLA announced that freshman wide receiver Cordell Broadus had left the UCLA football team, "[deciding] to pursue other passions in his life."[1]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 5, 201512:30 pmVirginia*No. 13
FOXW 34–1668,615[2]
September 12, 20157:30 pmat UNLV*No. 13
CBSSNW 37–331,262
September 19, 20157:30 pmNo. 19 BYU*No. 10
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
FS1W 24–2367,612
September 26, 20155:00 pmat No. 16 ArizonaNo. 9
ABCW 56–3056,004
October 3, 20154:30 pmArizona StateNo. 7
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
FOXL 23–3880,113
October 15, 20157:30 pmat No. 15 StanfordNo. 18
ESPNL 35–5650,464
October 22, 20156:00 pmNo. 20 California
ESPNW 40–2457,046
October 31, 201512:00 p.m.Colorado No. 24
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
P12NW 35–3151,508
November 7, 20151:30 p.m.at Oregon StateNo. 23
P12NW 41–038,074
November 14, 20157:45 p.m.Washington StateNo. 19
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
ESPNL 27–3176,255
November 21, 201512:30 p.m.at No. 13 Utah
FOXW 17–946,230
November 28, 201512:30 p.m.at USCNo. 22
ABC/ESPN2L 21–4083,602
December 26, 20156:15 p.m.vs. Nebraska*
ESPNL 29–3733,527

Game summaries

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Virginia

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Virginia Cavaliers vs #13 UCLA Bruins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Virginia 3 6 0716
#13 UCLA 7 10 14334

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

Game information
 
Josh Rosen started at quarterback as a true freshman

UCLA freshman quarterback Josh Rosen completed 28 of 35 passes for 351 yards and three touchdowns in a 34–16 win over Virginia. The No. 13 Bruins gained 503 yard in total offense as Rosen completed passes to 11 different receivers. UCLA did not allow a touchdown until the final minutes of the game.[3]

The nation's top quarterback recruit, Rosen was taking over for three-year starter Brett Hundley, who had left for the National Football League (NFL). On the first play, the freshman threw a perfect 55-yard pass to Kenneth Walker III, who dropped the pass. The drive stalled, but Rosen completed seven consecutive passes at the end of the quarter, including a scoring pass to Devin Fuller. In the middle of the second quarter, Rosen connected with Thomas Duarte on a 30-yard pass placed over the defender's shoulder and into his receiver's hands. Two defenders playing on offense scored for UCLA in the third. Linebacker Myles Jack, who also spends some time at running back, scored on a run, and defensive tackle Kenny Clark caught a scoring pass late in the quarter. Virginia, who had been limited to three field goals, scored their only touchdown with 3:29 left in the game.[4]

The Cavaliers had been selected to finish last among seven teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference's Coastal Division, and lost six of seven games dating back to the previous season.[3][4] Rosen was honored as the Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week.[5]

UNLV

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#13 UCLA Bruins vs UNLV Rebels – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
#13 UCLA 10 7 17337
UNLV 0 0 033

at Sam Boyd Stadium, Whitney, NV

Game information

BYU

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#19 BYU Cougars vs #10 UCLA Bruins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
BYU 7 3 7623
#10 UCLA 0 3 71424

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

Game information

#16 Arizona

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#9 UCLA Bruins vs #16 Arizona Wildcats – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
#9 UCLA 14 28 7756
#16 Arizona 7 7 9730

at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

Game information

Arizona State

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Arizona State vs #7 UCLA Bruins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Arizona State 9 6 14938
#7 UCLA 0 10 01323

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

Game information

#15 Stanford

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#18 UCLA Bruins vs #15 Stanford Cardinal – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
#18 UCLA 10 7 31535
#15 Stanford 14 21 21056

at Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA

Game information

#20 California

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#20 California Golden Bears vs UCLA Bruins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
#20 California 3 7 6824
UCLA 10 16 14040

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

Game information

Colorado

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Colorado Buffaloes vs #24 UCLA Bruins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Colorado 0 6 101531
#24 UCLA 7 14 7735

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

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Oregon State

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#22 UCLA Bruins vs Oregon State – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
#22 UCLA 0 24 17041
Oregon State 0 0 000

at Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR

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Washington State

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Washington State Cougars vs #18 UCLA Bruins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Washington State 7 7 71031
#18 UCLA 6 10 01127

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

  • Date: November 14, 2015
  • Game time: 7:52 pm
  • Game weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 76,255
  • Referee: Terry Leyden
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (Play-by-play), Brian Griese (Color) & Tom Luginbill (Sideline)
Game information

#18 Utah

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UCLA Bruins vs #18 Utah Utes – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
UCLA 10 0 7017
#18 Utah 0 6 309

at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Date: November 21, 2015
  • Game time: 1:35 pm
  • Game weather: 43 °F (6 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 46,230
  • Referee: Mark Duddy
  • TV announcers (FOX): Joe Davis (Play-by-play), Brady Quinn (Color) & Kris Budden (Sideline)
Game information

USC

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#22 UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
#22 UCLA 7 7 7021
USC 3 17 13740

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

  • Date: November 28, 2015
  • Game time: 12:30 pm
  • Game attendance: 83,602
  • Referee: Steve Strimling
  • TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Sean McDonough (Play-by-play), Chris Spielman (Color) & Todd McShay (Sideline)
Game information

Nebraska

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Foster Farms Bowl: Nebraska Cornhsukers vs UCLA Bruins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Nebraska 7 14 9737
UCLA 7 14 0829

at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

  • Date: December 26, 2015
  • Game time: 6:15 pm
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 33,527
  • Referee: Ron Cherry
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Jason Benetti, Rod Gilmore and Shelley Smith

Coaches

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Rankings

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Further information: 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP131310972018RV242218RV22RV
Coaches14131211102018RV252218RV23RV
CFPNot released2319—22—Not released

Awards and honors

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National awards

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Lou Groza Award: Ka'imi Fairbairn

Foster Farms Bowl MVP: Jaleel Wadood

All-American teams

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The following Pac-12 players were named to the 2015 College Football All-America Team by the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF), Associated Press (AP), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Sporting News, and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA):

First team

Ka'imi Fairbairn, K (WCFF, AP, FWAA, AFCA)[6][7]

Second team

Ka'imi Fairbairn, K, (SN)[8]

Third team

Kenny Clark (AP)[9]

Conference awards

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Pac-12 Freshman Offensive Player of the Year: Josh Rosen[10]

All-conference teams

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The following players were named to the All-Pac-12 team.[11]

First team
Second team
Honorable mention

2016 NFL draft

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The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.

Player Position Round Pick Franchise
Kenny Clark Defensive lineman 1 27 Green Bay Packers
Myles Jack Linebacker 2 36 Jacksonville Jaguars
Caleb Benenoch Offensive lineman 5 148 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Paul Perkins Running back 5 149 New York Giants
Jordan Payton Wide receiver 5 154 Cleveland Browns
Aaron Wallace Linebacker 7 222 Tennessee Titans
Thomas Duarte Tight end 7 231 Miami Dolphins
Devin Fuller Wide receiver 7 238 Atlanta Falcons
Jake Brendel Center UDFA Dallas Cowboys
Ka'imi Fairbairn Kicker UDFA Houston Texans

Source:[12]

Notes

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  • February 24, 2015 – Outside linebackers/special teams coach Mike Tuiasosopo was not retained
  • March 16, 2015 – Offensive line coach Adrian Klemm was suspended for alleged rules violation
  • August 25, 2015 – Freshman Josh Rosen was named the starting quarterback[13]
  • October 31, 2015 – The 1965 team was honored as co-captains at the Cal game as part of its 50th anniversary celebration

References

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  1. ^ Miller, Ted (August 14, 2015). "UCLA Freshman Cordell Broadus, Snoop Dogg's Son, Opts to Quit Football". ESPN. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  2. ^ "Virginia vs. UCLA - Game Summary". ESPN. September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Foster, Chris (September 5, 2015). "Josh Rosen's Debut is Stellar, UCLA Defense Staunch in 34-16 Win Over Virginia". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 20, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Beacham, Greg (September 5, 2015). "Rosen Leads No. 13 UCLA Past Virginia 34-16 in Stellar Debut". ESPN. Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015.
  5. ^ "UCLA's Josh Rosen and San Diego State's Calvin Munson Named Walter Camp National FBS Players of the Week, Presented by Generation UCAN". Walter Camp Football Foundation. September 8, 2015. Archived from the original on September 12, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
  6. ^ Kaufman, Joey (December 14, 2015). "Ka'imi Fairbairn lands on FWAA All-American team". The Orange County Register. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015.
  7. ^ "AFCA Announces 2015 FBS Coaches' All-America Team". American Football Coaches Association. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015.
  8. ^ McGuire, Kevin (December 15, 2015). "Sporting News All-American Team headlined by Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey". College Football Talk. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016.
  9. ^ Haney, Travis (December 13, 2015). "Heisman winner Henry leads selections for Associated Press All-America Team". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015.
  10. ^ Wang, Jack (December 1, 2015). "Josh Rosen, Kenny Clark lead UCLA football in Pac-12 honors". Los Angeles Daily News. Archived from the original on December 3, 2015.
  11. ^ Kaufman, Joey (December 1, 2015). "UCLA DT Kenny Clark on All-Pac-12 first team; eight Bruins on second team". Orange County Register. Archived from the original on December 5, 2015.
  12. ^ "2016 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  13. ^ Foster, Chris (August 26, 2015). "Josh Rosen is Chosen as UCLA's Starting Quarterback". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
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