UCLA’s Zach Charbonnet records another 100-yard performance against Stanford
Running back Zach Charbonnet (24) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a first down against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Running back Zach Charbonnet (24) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a first down against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Running back Zach Charbonnet (24) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a first down against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) of the UCLA Bruins dives for the touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson #1 of UCLA Bruins runs for the touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Running back Zach Charbonnet (24) of the UCLA Bruins runs against the Stanford defense in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) of the UCLA Bruins reacts with teammate wide receiver Jake Bobo (9) after running for a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
linebacker Darius Muasau (53) of the UCLA Bruins tackle quarterback Tanner McKee (18) of the Stanford Cardinal for loss of yards in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) of the UCLA Bruins reacts with teammate wide receiver Jake Bobo (9) after running for a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Defensive lineman Gary Smith III (58) of the UCLA Bruins reacts after sacking quarterback Tanner McKee (not pictured) of the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Linebacker Darius Muasau (53) of the UCLA Bruins intercepts pass against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) of the UCLA Bruins runs for first down against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Wide receiver Jake Bobo (9) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass for first down against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Running back Caleb Robinson (21) of the Stanford Cardinal runs for yardage against the UCLA Bruins in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Head coach Chip Kelly of the UCLA Bruins looks on against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Wide receiver Matt Sykes (12) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass for a first down against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) of the UCLA Bruins passes against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Running back Zach Charbonnet (24) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a first down against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Wide receiver Matt Sykes (12) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass for a first down against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) of the UCLA Bruins rects after teammate running back Zach Charbonnet runs for touchdown against the UCLA Bruins in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Head coach Chip Kelly of the UCLA Bruins looks on against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) of the UCLA Bruins prepares to enter the field prior to a NCAA Football game against the Stanford Cardinal at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) of the UCLA Bruins enters the field prior to a NCAA Football game against the Stanford Cardinal at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
UCLA Bruins band performs prior to a NCAA Football game between the UCLA Bruins and the Stanford Cardinal at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
UCLA Bruins band performs prior to a NCAA Football game between the UCLA Bruins and the Stanford Cardinal at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Offensive lineman Atonio Mafi (56) of the UCLA Bruins looks on against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Team Fastrax professional sky diving team lands on the field prior to a NCAA Football game between the UCLA Bruins and the Stanford Cardinal at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
A young UCLA Bruins fan prior to a NCAA Football game between the UCLA Bruins and the Stanford Cardinal at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, October 29, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
PASADENA — UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet continued to run all over Pac-12 defenses on Saturday, recording 115 yards at halftime against Stanford to help UCLA stake out a 24-6 lead.
Charbonnet recorded his sixth 100-yard rushing game of the season. He was coming off a 151-yard performance against Oregon last week.
Stanford entered the game allowing 187.6 rushing yards per game, which was 10th in the Pac-12 — and UCLA took full advantage of it during the first half.
On UCLA’s opening drive, Charbonnet had the first three touches and recorded first down runs on each of them. On its second drive, Charbonnet ran 23 yards untouched for a score following an interception by Darius Mausau.
He added a 1-yard touchdown run to put UCLA ahead by three scores late in the first half, then broke the 100-yard mark on a 16-yard scamper late in the second quarter.
“Some NFL team is going to get one helluva running back in Zach Charbonnet,” former UCLA star quarterback Troy Aikman said in a tweet.
UCLA entered the game 11-1 when Charbonnet ran for 100 yards or more.
Charbonnet came into Saturday second in the nation in yards per carry, and leading the Pac-12 in all-purpose yards per game at 156.17.
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DTR passes Rosen
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson moved past Josh Rosen for third all-time in passing yards in school history on Saturday against Stanford.
Thompson-Robinson, who entered the game 29 passing yards shy of Rosen, had 151 yards in the air at halftime. He surpassed Rosen with a 25-yard completion to Zach Charbonnet on UCLA’s first drive.
Rosen, who started for UCLA from 2015 to 2017, had 9,341 passing yards in his collegiate career.
Next up on the list is Brett Hundley (2011 to 2014), who had 9,966 passing yards. Cade McNown (1995-1998) is the all-time leader with 10,708 yards.
Thompson-Robinson passed Hundley for most touchdown passes in UCLA history against Utah on Oct. 8.
McGovern misses game
Defensive coordinator Bill McGovern was not at the game on Saturday due to illness, with defensive analyst Clancy Pendergast taking McGovern’s place in the booth. A UCLA spokesperson said the defensive play-calling was a “collaborative effort.”
McGovern is in his first season as defensive coordinator.
Defensive effort
UCLA’s defense gave up just two field goals in the first half and fewer than 100 yards of total offense. Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee entered the game without a touchdown pass in the last two games.
It was a welcome sight for the Bruins, who allowed a season-high 545 yards of total offense at Oregon — which had a balanced attack of 283 passing yards and 262 rushing yards.
Turning 100
The Rose Bowl, which opened on Oct. 28, 1922, celebrated its centennial on Friday. To mark the occasion, other venues around Southern California lit up in gold — including the Coliseum, SoFi Stadium and LAX.
