Making a comeback from having one of the worst offenses in the FBS (18.4 points per game) in 2024 won’t be easy for UCLA this season. But the offensive quality that Nico Iamaleava brings along with a new offensive coordinator are some reasons why UCLA can finally take that leap. That’s also the reason the Bruins are one of the most underrated dark-horse contenders, as echoed by CBS Sports’ Jordan Mendoza. But standing in Week 1 against UCLA is a team that is also drawing similar buzz. Moreover, for their Utah HC, this could be the “farewell” season, too. These dynamics then add up to give us one of the lesser-talked-about potential upsets of the season.

“I couldn’t stomach going out on that, with that season, as frustrating as it was and as discouraging as it was,” said Utah’s head coa

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