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Bruins Lose Multiple Starters in Availability Report Before Purdue Opener

Thursday’s mandated Big Ten injury filing removes key players, forcing a test of depth against a large, disruptive Purdue front.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows UCLA football player wearing a white jersey with blue and gold stripes, a gold helmet, and number 7, Image 2 shows A football player in a blue jersey with number 19 and a tan helmet looking towards the right side of the field, Image 3 shows San Diego State head coach Brady Hoke walks onto the field

Overview

  • Thursday’s first Big Ten availability report listed seven UCLA players ruled out, including slot receiver Mikey Matthews and safety Tao Johnson.
  • The absences open holes at wide receiver, defensive back and offensive line and will pressure a roster built around a run-heavy attack led by Wayne Knight and Anthony Woods.
  • Purdue’s initial report also knocked out defensive backs Mister Clark and Raderrion Daniels and listed left tackle Joey Tanona as doubtful, altering matchup matchups along both lines.
  • The game is set for 11 p.m. ET on Sept. 19 at the Rose Bowl and will air on BTN with bookmakers favoring the home team by roughly 14 points.
  • The Big Ten’s new four-step weekly reporting process produced this first official snapshot and creates further updates to watch that will shape how coach Bob Chesney’s team handles depth and game planning.