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UCLA 27, Texas 6 (end of third quarter)

UCLA continues to dominate Texas on the ground. The Bruins answered the Longhorns’ field goal with a 50-yard scoring drive, which was set up byJosh Smith’s45-yard kickoff return.

QuarterbackKevin Princesprinted untouched around left end for a 38-yard touchdown run with 46 seconds left in the third quarter.

UCLA 20, Texas 6 (late in third quarter)

Texas scratched out a 47-yard, nine-play drive to set up a field byJustin Tucker.

His 40-yard kick was his second of the game and so far the only points the Longhorns can muster.

UCLA 20, Texas 3 (early in third quarter)

The Bruins just ground the Longhorns under cleat to start the second half to take a 17-point lead.

UCLA went 80 yards, 73 of it on the ground, in eight plays.Johnathan Franklingained 56 of the yards, including an 11-yard touchdown run where he shed two tacklers.

UCLA 13, Texas 3 (halftime)

A sloppy game was titling UCLA’s way at halftime Saturday as the Bruins turned Texas mistakes into points for a 13-3 lead at Memorial Stadium.

The Longhorns turned the ball over four times, three on fumbles. The Bruins were hardly crisp themselves with three fumbles. The difference: They were converting Longhorn mistakes into points.

The Bruins' defense has been stingy, allowing only 129 total yards in the half.

Texas is ranked No. 1 in the nation in rushing defense, giving up only 44 yards a game. ButDerrick Colemanhad 41 yards in seven carries andJohnathan Franklinhad 40 yards in nine carries.

UCLA’s pass protection was poor, as quarterbackKevin Princetwice fumbled when the Longhorns’ pass rush got to him. Prince did connect withRicky Marvrayfor an early score following a Texas turnover.

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