Aug 30, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Utah Utes defensive end John Henry Daley (90) and wide receiver Mana Carvalho (8) move in against UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) during the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

With UCLA ranking near the bottom in nearly every major statistical category, is there any hope the Bruins can pull off an upset against New Mexico?

UCLA is 135th in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 70.4% of the time. New Mexico ranks 77th on offense, converting on 40.7% of third downs. UCLA is 118th in the FBS with a -3 turnover margin. UCLA ranks 126th in the FBS averaging 79.5 penalty yards per game, compared to New Mexico’s 1st-ranked 9.0 per-game average.

UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster doesn't carry himself like his team started a season filled with anticipation 0-2.