UCLA Closes DeShaun Foster's First Season By Beating Fresno State
The Bruins wasted no time asserting their dominance in the game. Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson threw for 347 passing yards and three touchdowns, while running back Zach Charbonnet rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown. The UCLA defense also held Fresno State to just 288 total yards and forced three turnovers.
For Foster, who took over the program after Chip Kelly's departure, the victory served as a positive note to end his first season.
"I'm proud of the way our guys played tonight," Foster said after the game. "We faced some adversity early in the season, but we never gave up. We came together as a team and finished strong."
One of the key plays of the game came in the second quarter when Thompson-Robinson connected with Jake Bobo for a 75-yard touchdown pass. The play gave UCLA a 21-0 lead and put the game out of reach for Fresno State.
With the season now over, the Bruins will turn their attention to the offseason and preparing for the 2024 campaign. Foster will have the opportunity to further develop his team and build on the momentum they gained towards the end of this season.
UCLA's victory over Fresno State marked a successful conclusion to Foster's first season as head coach. The Bruins showed resilience and determination, and they will be a team to watch in the years to come.