2017UCLA Bruins football
Cactus Bowl, L 17–35 vs.Kansas State
Conference	Pac-12 Conference
Division	South division
Record	6–7 (4–5 Pac-12)
Head coach	Jim L. Mora (6th season; first 11 games) Jedd Fisch (interim; remainder of season)
Offensive coordinator	Jedd Fisch (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Pro spread
Defensive coordinator	Tom Bradley (3rd season)
Base defense	4–3
Home stadium	Rose Bowl
Uniform
Seasons ← 2016 2018 →

The2017 UCLA Bruins football team represented theUniversity of California, Los Angeles during the2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. TheBruins played its home games at theRose Bowl inPasadena, California. They began the season coached by sixth-year head coachJim L. Mora. They competed as members of the South Division of thePac-12 Conference.

On November 19, one day after UCLA lost its third consecutive match-up against its crosstown rivalUSC, Jim Mora was fired. He finished the season 5–6, with a 3–5 record in Pac-12 play. Following Mora's dismissal, offensive coordinatorJedd Fisch was chosen to serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

The Bruins won all six of their home games and lost all six of their road games during the regular season. In all, they were outscored by their opponents by a combined score of 476 to 422.

The Bruins signed a total of 18 recruits.

College recruiting information (2017)
Name	Hometown	School	Height	Weight	Commit date
Kanan Ray OG	Chatsworth, California	Sierra Canyon School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	275 lb (125 kg)	Mar 4, 2016
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Jaelan Phillips DE	Redlands, California	Redlands East Valley HS	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	250 lb (110 kg)	Apr 14, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Jaylan Shaw CB	Corona, California	Centennial HS	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Aug 3, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Jimmy Jaggers TE	Roseville, California	Roseville HS	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	244 lb (111 kg)	Aug 4, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Quentin Lake CB	Santa Ana, California	Mater Dei HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Aug 16, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Austin Burton QB	Winter Garden, Florida	Winter Garden HS	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	203 lb (92 kg)	Aug 22, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Greg Rogers DT	Las Vegas, Nevada	Arbor View HS	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	305 lb (138 kg)	Nov 21, 2016
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Rahyme Johnson LB	Los Angeles, California	Salesian HS	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	Jan 6, 2017
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Martin Andrus DT	Los Angeles, California	Los Angeles HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	280 lb (130 kg)	Jan 6, 2017
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Darnay Holmes CB	Calabasas, California	Calabasas HS	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	Jan 7, 2016
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Jax Wacaser OG	Scottsdale, Arizona	Saguaro HS	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	260 lb (120 kg)	Jan 11, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Moses Robinson-Carr TE	Lancaster, California	Antelope Valley HS	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	Jan 15, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Odua Isibor DE	Phoenix, Arizona	St. Mary's HS	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	Jan 18, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Morrell Osling CB	Lancaster, California	Antelope Valley HS	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Jan 18, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Zack Sweeney OG	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	St. Thomas Aquinas HS	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	270 lb (120 kg)	Jan 21, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Elijah Gates CB	Buena Park, California	Buena Park HS	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Jan 23, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Sean Seawards OG	Scottsdale, Arizona	Saguaro HS	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	315 lb (143 kg)	Jan 31, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Stephan Zabie OT	Austin, Texas	Westlake HS	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	290 lb (130 kg)	Feb 1, 2016
	Recruit ratings:Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:
Overall recruit ranking:
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, 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: "UCLA Football Commitments". Rivals. RetrievedJanuary 25, 2017. "2017 UCLA Football Commits". Scout. RetrievedJanuary 25, 2017. "ESPN". ESPN. RetrievedJanuary 25, 2017. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. RetrievedJanuary 25, 2017. "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. RetrievedJanuary 25, 2017.

Date	Time	Opponent	Rank	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
September 3	4:30 p.m.	Texas A&M*		Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA	FOX	W 45–44	64,635
September 9	2:00 p.m.	Hawaii*		Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA	P12N	W 56–23	50,444
September 16	9:00 a.m.	atMemphis*	No. 25	Liberty Bowl Stadium Memphis, TN	ABC	L 45–48	46,291
September 23	7:30 p.m.	atStanford		Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA	ESPN	L 34–58	48,042
September 30	7:30 p.m.	Colorado		Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA	ESPN2	W 27–23	61,338
October 14	6:00 p.m.	atArizona		Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ	P12N	L 30–47	48,380
October 21	1:00 p.m.	Oregon		Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA	P12N	W 31–14	55,711
October 28	12:30 p.m.	at No. 12Washington		Husky Stadium Seattle, WA	ABC/ESPN2	L 23–44	69,847
November 3	6:30 p.m.	atUtah		Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT	FS1	L 17–48	45,902
November 11	6:30 p.m.	Arizona State		Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA	P12N	W 44–37	53,847
November 18	5:00 p.m.	at No. 12USC		LA Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA (Victory Bell)	ABC	L 23–28	82,407
November 24	7:30 p.m.	California		Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA (rivalry)	FS1	W 30–27	50,287
December 26	6:00 p.m.	vs.Kansas State*		Chase Field Phoenix, AZ (Cactus Bowl)	ESPN	L 17–35	32,859
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings fromAP Poll released prior to the game All times are inPacific time

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Josh Rosen completed 35 of 59 passes for 491 yards and four touchdowns to rally UCLA to a 45–44 win overTexas A&M.^[2] The Bruins overcame a 34-point deficit, the largest comeback in school history and the second-most ever in theFootball Bowl Subdivision (FBS).Michigan State had a 35-point comeback win overNorthwestern in2006.^[3]

Rosen threw a career-high five touchdowns, including three to Darren Andrews, in a 56–23 win overHawaii. The quarterback completed 22 of 25 passes for 329 yards. It was the 12th 300-yard game of his career, breaking the school record of 11 set previously byCade McNown. The Bruins raced out to a 14–0 lead after the first quarter and 35–7 at halftime. Theo Howard finished the game with a career-high seven receptions for 110 yards with a touchdown.^[4]

UCLA rallied from a 10-point deficit in the third quarter before falling 48–45 toMemphis. Rosen finished with 463 yards and four touchdowns, but also threw his first twointerceptions of the season. The first was by the Tigers' linebacker Tim Hart, who returned it for a 60-yard touchdown to put Memphis ahead 41–31.^[5] UCLA had entered the national rankings that week at No. 25.^[6]

The Bruins surrendered 457 yards rushing toArizona and were outgained 605–409 in total yards in a 47–30 loss, the first defeat to the Wildcats in UCLA coachJim Mora's tenure. Rosen was 20-for-34 passing for 219 yards with no touchdowns and a career-high three interceptions.^[7] It was his first time in the season he was held under 300 yards,^[7] ending a streak of seven games dating back to 2016.^[8]

After being out the previous week with a concussion, Rosen returned to the lineup and threw for 381 yards with one touchdown and also scored on a 1-yard run in a 44–37 win over theArizona State Sun Devils. He connected withJordan Lasley on a 22-yard score on the first play of the fourth quarter, as the Bruins outscored the Sun Devils 10–3 in the final quarter to pull away. Starting slowly, Rosen was just 10-for-25 at halftime, but was 15-of-20 for 225 yards in the second half.^[9]

In his first matchup againstUSC quarterbackSam Darnold, Rosen was 32 of 52 passing for 421 yards along with three touchdowns and an interception in a 28–23 loss to the Trojans. The two passers were among the top prospects for the2018 NFL draft.^[10][11]

With their loss to USC, the Bruins finished the regular season with a winless 0–6 record on the road and extended their overall road losing streak to 10 games. Additionally, this was head coach Jim Mora's final game at UCLA, as he was fired the following morning.^[12]

In the regular season finale againstCalifornia, the Bruins won 30–27 to becomebowl-eligible. Rosen led the Bruins to a 17–9 lead at the half, but was held out the rest of the game for precautionary reasons after he suffered three sacks, including one late in the second quarter when he was slow to get up after being thrown to the ground. He finished 13-of-18 passing for 202 yards and two touchdowns. UCLA finished undefeated at home for the first time since2005.^[13]

Officials: Jer. Magallanes (Referee); Johnnie Forte (Umpire); Matt Fitzgerald(Linesman); Tim Graham (Line Judge); Rob Luklan (Back Judge); Wayne Rundell (Field Judge); George Liotus (Side Judge).

• July 1, 2017 – Apparel agreement withUnder Armour begins
• August 1, 2017 – TheWasserman Football Center is dedicated
• August 2, 2017 – Training camp starts at Spaulding Field
• August 5, 2017 – Former playerKenny Easley is inducted into Pro-Football Hall-of-Fame
• November 19, 2017 - Jim Mora is fired; Jedd Fisch is named interim head coach
• November 25, 2017 –Chip Kelly named head football coach
• November 28, 2017 –Kenny Young named Pac-12 Player of Week^[14]

• Sep. 5 –Josh Rosen was named Pac-12 Conference Offensive Player-of-the-week

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