Saturday, October 12, 2024

UCLA RB Zach Charbonnet returns against Arizona

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    Running back Zach Charbonnet #24 of the UCLA Bruins runs for 37 yards and a first down against safety Christian Young #5 of the Arizona Wildcats in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, November 12, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

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PASADENA — Running back Zach Charbonnet returned to action against Arizona on Saturday for UCLA.

Charbonnet missed last week’s game at Arizona State due to an unspecified injury, though he was dressed and tried to give it a go during warmups. He took part in practice this week.

Charbonnet had 94 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries in the first half, which included a 37-yard run. UCLA trailed Arizona 21-14 at halftime.

Kazmeir Allen, who had a career-high 137 yards in Charbonnet’s place last week after converting from wide receiver, was not dressed for Saturday’s game. Allen appeared to sustain an in-game injury.

Keegan Jones was also hurt during last week’s game, but he was active on Saturday.

Without Charbonnet last week, both Allen and Jones had career rushing performances and the Bruins still ran the ball for over 400 yards in a 50-36 win over the Sun Devils.

Cornerback Devin Kirkwood, who also was hurt during last week’s game and missed at least a few days of practice, was also inactive Saturday.

Injuries had not been much of a factor this season for UCLA, with offensive lineman Martin Andrus Jr.’s season-ending injury the only long-term loss so far.

McGovern remains out

Defensive coordinator Bill McGovern missed his third consecutive game on Saturday with an undisclosed illness. McGovern has been attending practices this week.

The defense struggled to contain Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura in the first half. De Laura was 13 of 15 passing for 161 yards and a touchdown, and he also ran for another.

Honorary captain

Carnell Lake, a former UCLA linebacker and father of Quentin Lake — who was drafted by the Rams this year after five seasons with the Bruins — was the honorary captain for Saturday’s game.

Chiller times

The game-time temperature at the Rose Bowl on Saturday was 54 degrees, a far cry from the 100 degrees it was at kickoff during the home opener against Bowling Green.

Game Time

The Bruins will host rival USC at the Rose Bowl on Saturday (Nov. 19). The Pac-12 Conference announced that the game will have a 5 p.m. start time and will be aired on Fox (Ch. 11).

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