Nationwide and West Coast reactions pour in after UCLA throttles Utah, changes Pac-12 race
Utah versus UCLA was one of the biggest games of the weekend and easily the most intriguing game on the Pac-12 slate.
Utah, the reigning Pac-12 champions, faced UCLA, which entered the weekend undefeated and playing at home — this had all the buzz.
Chip Kelly’s team answered the call in every way possible, defeating Utah 42-32. Dorian Thompson-Robinson was electric all game long, finishing with 299 yards and four touchdowns through the air with another score on the ground.
Zach Charbonnet gashed the Utah defense, running for 198 yards and a score, and the Bruins moved to 6-0 with their eyes on a massive matchup with Oregon in two weeks.
Here is how everybody reacted following UCLA’s huge victory over Utah on Saturday, and Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley definitely got ripped apart by fans.
DTR RESPECT
🗣 D-T-R HEISMAN!!! 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/7AmPKTYe5q
— Kang of the South 🕺🏿 (@theimpeccable44) October 9, 2022
AWAKENING
UCLA football fans after years of disappointment. https://t.co/1krfwy65U6 pic.twitter.com/phTnPnlZpa
— julian chwang (@ChwangJulian) October 8, 2022
SOARING
Toss them in the top 10 https://t.co/DL8sX8pYy2
— Don Cornelius (@FratBoy_1963) October 8, 2022
NOT USC -- YOU MUST MEAN ANOTHER SCHOOL
They’ve arrived. And everyone, especially THAT school is scared https://t.co/eaIAQ93LpM
— #MaybeUs (@haloSZN) October 8, 2022
HARD TO ARGUE
UCLA is the story of the season so far, no? Been a mess for years and have suddenly just risen up like this. Fun to see. https://t.co/X8Y45n3MU1
— fire chris ballard and frank reich (@Rg2112) October 8, 2022
TAKE THE L
Turned off the replies lol hold this L https://t.co/0cUjuaDu4v
— Otis Jenkins (@otis_j3nkins) October 9, 2022
REPLY GUY
Offense is good, defense needs a lot of work
— Nick (@nickwalker_12) October 8, 2022
COMPLETE GAME
UCLA‘s win over Utah was a group effort. The offensive line has to be recognized for its efforts. Not only did it protect DTR, but gave him time and space to work.
— Mike Regalado 🏀🏈🎧 (@MikeRegaladoLA) October 9, 2022
CRITICISM
UCLA is good but Utah absolutely gave this game away. Disaster class from Morgan Scalley in particular.
— Steven Haglund (@StevenIHaglund) October 8, 2022
UGLY UTES
Ball game. Absolutely embarrassing performance.
— Steven Haglund (@StevenIHaglund) October 8, 2022
TOTALLY AGREE
Here is the thing … Morgan Scalley probably should’t be next Utah head coach.
— Sam Winder (@samwinderart) October 8, 2022
FALLOUT
Andy Ludwig and Morgan Scalley should have to answer some hard questions about this game. Defense had multiple system failure for the second time this season. Offense has absolutely nothing in the red zone. https://t.co/fayxy8wcsu
— cam beck (@cam_utah) October 8, 2022
LINGERING PROBLEM
Morgan scalley is the most frustrating defensive coordinator, idk why we can’t adjust to mobile QB’s and make good plays to shut teams down, we saw it with Florian’s now UCLA, they look lost and have no idea what to do, HELP THEM
— Garrett (@GB5700) October 8, 2022
LEAKY
Morgan Scalley figure it out.
— Mark Armstrong (@MarkPArmstrong) October 8, 2022
TROY!
Great win today for Chip Kelly and the 6-0 UCLA Bruins in the biggest test of the season and @doriansTweets put himself in the Heisman Trophy conversation w another outstanding performance🙌🏼 @UCLAFootball @UCLAAthletics
— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) October 9, 2022
FULL CREDIT, CHIP
Chip Kelly is turning back the clock a decade.
I didn't expect it, but it's happening.
— Matt Zemek (@MattZemek) October 8, 2022
MONEY
DTR has been superb again. Only four incompletions. Has thrown three touchdowns and run for a fourth. Zach Charbonnet has been terrific today too with 165 rushing yards and Duke transfer Jake Bobo has two TD catches. UCLA is averaging almost 9 yards a play on a good Utah defense.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) October 8, 2022
LOOKS LIKE IT
Zach Charbonnet is unbelievable dude. That guy is a 1st round running back.
— Connor (@CJMPadres23) October 8, 2022
TRUE STORY
UCLA is another insanely fun team to watch.
DTR, Bobo & Charbonnet = a ridiculously talented trio.
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) October 8, 2022
CHA-CHING!
UCLA coach Chip Kelly picks up $50,000 in bonuses for Bruins' win over Utah, which makes them eligible for bowl game: $10,000 for 6th win of regular season, at $40,000 for bowl
— Steve Berkowitz (@ByBerkowitz) October 8, 2022
