2015 UCLA Bruins football team

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The 2015 UCLA Bruins football team represented the University of California, Los Angeles in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bruins were coached by fourth-year head coach Jim Mora and played their home games at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. They were members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. The Bruins finished the season 8–5, including 5–4 in conference play to finish third in the South Division, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 419 to 338.

DivisionSouth Division
Record8–5 (5–4 Pac-12)
Headcoach
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2015 UCLA Bruins football
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record8–5 (5–4 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorNoel Mazzone (4th season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorTom Bradley (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumRose Bowl
Uniform
Seasons
 2014
2016 
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2015 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 3 Stanford xy$ 81  122 
No. 19 Oregon 72  94 
Washington State 63  94 
California 45  85 
Washington 45  76 
Oregon State 09  210 
South Division
USC xy 63  86 
No. 17 Utah x 63  103 
UCLA 54  85 
Arizona State 45  67 
Arizona 36  76 
Colorado 18  49 
Championship: Stanford 41, USC 22
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll
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Preseason

Recruiting

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College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight 40 Commit date
Zach Bateman
OL
Costa Mesa, CA Orange Coast College 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 320 lb (150 kg) N/A Nov 16, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Cordell Broadus
WR
Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 186 lb (84 kg) N/A Feb 4, 2015 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Chris Clark
TE
Avon, CT Avon Old Farms 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 253 lb (115 kg) 4.7 Feb 4, 2015 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 5/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Tevita Halalilo
OL
Moreno Valley, CA Rancho Verde HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 315 lb (143 kg) N/A Jan 9, 2015 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Dechaun Holiday
ATH
San Marcos, CA Mission Hills HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 207 lb (94 kg) N/A Feb 1, 2015 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Soso Jamabo
RB
Plano, TX Plano West Senior HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 4.61 Feb 4, 2015 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 5/5 stars   Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Andre James
OL
Herriman, UT Herriman HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 275 lb (125 kg) 5.34 Jul 10, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Stephen Johnson
ATH
San Leandro, CA San Leandro HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 4.37 Jul 8, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
William Lockett
DB
Manvel, TX Manvel HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) N/A Aug 7, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Keisean Lucier-South
DE
Orange, CA Lutheran HS - Orange County 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 4.81 Nov 22, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 5/5 stars   Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Nate Meadors
DB
San Bernardino, CA San Gorgonio HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 186 lb (84 kg) N/A Feb 4, 2015 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Bolu Olorunfunmi
RB
Fresno, CA Clovis North HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 216 lb (98 kg) N/A Mar 11, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Josh Rosen
QB
Bellflower, CA St. John Bosco HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 207 lb (94 kg) 4.99 Mar 20, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 5/5 stars   Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Colin Samuel
DB
Long Beach, CA Long Beach Poly 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) N/A Dec 9, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Octavius Spencer
DB
Monrovia, CA Monrovia HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 4.6 Dec 16, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Fred Ulu-Perry
OL
Honolulu, HI Saint Louis School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 310 lb (140 kg) N/A Jul 11, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Rick Wade
DE
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Santa Margarita Catholic HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 230 lb (100 kg) N/A Jul 31, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Josh Wariboko
OL
Oklahoma City, OK Casady School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 314 lb (142 kg) N/A Feb 4, 2015 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Joshua Woods
LB
Upland, CA Upland HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) N/A Jul 29, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: 9    Rivals: 13    247Sports: 14    ESPN: 11
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
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Roster

2015 UCLA Bruins roster

Offense

Receivers

  • 2 Jordan LasleyRedshirt Freshman
  • 4 Darren AndrewsRedshirt Sophomore
  • 6 Stephen Johnson III – Freshman
  • 7 Devin FullerSenior
  • 9 Jordan PaytonSenior
  • 10 Aaron Sharp – Redshirt Freshman
  • 10 Kenneth Walker IIIRedshirt Junior
  • 14 Mossi Johnson – Sophomore
  • 18 Thomas DuarteJunior
  • 19 Craig Myers – Redshirt Freshman
  • 27 Christian Pabico – Redshirt Freshman
  • 29 Brad Sochowski – Redshirt Freshman
  • 81 Tyler Scott – Redshirt Senior
  • 82 Eldridge Massington – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 83 Alex Van Dyke – Sophomore
  • 85 Colby Cyburt – Redshirt Junior
  • 86 Logan Sweet – Redshirt Senior
  • 87 Chris Clark – Freshman
  • 87 Daniel Fields – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 88 Austin RobertsRedshirt Freshman
  • 89 Zack Bornstein – Redshirt Freshman

Offensive linemen

  • 51 Alex RedmondJunior
  • 52 Scott QuessenberryJunior
  • 54 Jake BrendelRedshirt Senior
  • 55 Giovanni Gentosi – Redshirt Freshman
  • 56 Josh Wariboko-Alali – Freshman
  • 59 Zack Bateman – Junior
  • 60 Jesus Moreno – Redshirt Freshman
  • 63 Jake Tourville – Redshirt Freshman
  • 64 Fred Ulu-Perry – Freshman
  • 68 Conor McDermottRedshirt Junior
  • 70 Simon Goines – Redshirt Junior
  • 71 Poasi Moala – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 72 Christian Garcia – Redshirt Junior
  • 73 Tevita Halalilo – Freshman
  • 74 Caleb BenenochJunior
  • 75 Andre JamesFreshman
  • 76 Kenny Lacy – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 77 Kolton MillerRedshirt Freshman
  • 78 John Lopez – Redshirt Sophomore

Quarterbacks

 

Fullbacks

  • 32 Nate Iese – Redshirt Junior
  • 28 Taylor Lagace – Redshirt Junior

Running backs

  • 1 Soso Jamabo – Freshman
  • 20 Bolu Olorunfunmi – Freshman
  • 21 Craig Lee – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 22 Roosevelt Davis – Redshirt Senior
  • 23 Nate Starks – Sophomore
  • 24 Paul PerkinsRedshirt Junior
  • 33 Steven Manfro – Redshirt Senior
  • 35 Ryan Davis – Redshirt Junior

Defense

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

  • 4 Cameron JudgeJunior
  • 11 Keisean Lucier-South – Freshman
  • 12 Jayon BrownJunior
  • 19 Josh Woods – Freshman
  • 30 Myles JackJunior
  • 37 Dwight Williams – Redshirt Freshman
  • 40 Cameron Griffin – Redshirt Freshman
  • 42 Kenny YoungSophomore
  • 43 Willie Green – Redshirt Junior
  • 44 Issako Savaiinaea – Junior
  • 45 Jack Savage – Freshman
  • 46 Kene Orjioke – Redshirt Junior
  • 51 Aaron Wallace Jr.Redshirt Senior
  • 55 Sean Burd – Redshirt Senior
  • 58 Deon Hollins – Junior
 

Defensive backs

  • 1 Ishmael Adams – Redshirt Junior
  • 2 Jaleel Wadood – Sophomore
  • 3 Randall GoforthRedshirt Junior
  • 6 Adarius PickettRedshirt Freshman
  • 7 John Johnson – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 9 Marcus RiosRedshirt Junior
  • 10 Fabian MoreauSenior
  • 14 Octavius Spencer – Freshman
  • 17 DeChaun Holiday – Freshman
  • 20 Justin Combs – Redshirt Junior
  • 21 Tahaan Goodman – Junior
  • 22 Nate MeadorsFreshman
  • 23 Will Lockett – Freshman
  • 24 Charles Dawson – Junior
  • 25 Denzel Fisher – Redshirt Freshman
  • 27 Alex Staff – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 31 Colin Samuel – Freshman
  • 33 Dylan Luther – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 39 Michael Carlson – Redshirt Sophomore

Special teams

Punters/Kickers

  • 15 Kaʻimi FairbairnSenior PK/KO
  • 20 Stefan Flintoft – Redshirt Freshman PK / P
  • 39 Adam Searl – Junior P
  • 46 Matt Mengel – Senior KO/P

Long snappers

  • 59 Christopher Longo – Redshirt Senior

Punt Returners/Kickoff Returners

  • 1 Ishmael Adams – Redshirt Junior PR/KR
  • 2 Jaleel Wadood – Sophomore KR
  • 3 Randall Goforth – Redshirt Junior PR
  • 4 Darren Andrews – RedshirtSophomore PR/KR
  • 7 Devin Fuller – Senior PR/KR
  • 10 Kenneth Walker – Redshirt Junior KR
  • 14 Mossi Johnson – Sophomore KR
  • 22 Roosevelt Davis – Redshirt Senior KR
  • 33 Steven Manfro – Redshirt Senior KR

Source: UCLA Bruins Football 2015 Media Guide

On August 14, 2015, UCLA announced that freshman wide receiver Cordell Broadus had left the UCLA football team, "[deciding] to pursue other passions in his life."[1]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 5, 201512:30 pmVirginia*No. 13FOXW 34–1668,615[2]
September 12, 20157:30 pmat UNLV*No. 13CBSSNW 37–331,262
September 19, 20157:30 pmNo. 19 BYU*No. 10
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
FS1W 24–2367,612
September 26, 20155:00 pmat No. 16 ArizonaNo. 9ABCW 56–3056,004
October 3, 20154:30 pmArizona StateNo. 7
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
FOXL 23–3880,113
October 15, 20157:30 pmat No. 15 StanfordNo. 18ESPNL 35–5650,464
October 22, 20156:00 pmNo. 20 California
ESPNW 40–2457,046
October 31, 201512:00 p.m.ColoradodaggerNo. 24
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
P12NW 35–3151,508
November 7, 20151:30 p.m.at Oregon StateNo. 23P12NW 41–038,074
November 14, 20157:45 p.m.Washington StateNo. 19
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
ESPNL 27–3176,255
November 21, 201512:30 p.m.at No. 13 UtahFOXW 17–946,230
November 28, 201512:30 p.m.at USCNo. 22ABC/ESPN2L 21–4083,602
December 26, 20156:15 p.m.vs. Nebraska*ESPNL 29–3733,527
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Game summaries

Virginia

Virginia Cavaliers vs #13 UCLA Bruins – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Virginia 3 6 0716
#13 UCLA 7 10 14334
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at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

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Josh Rosen started at quarterback as a true freshman

UCLA freshman quarterback Josh Rosen completed 28 of 35 passes for 351 yards and three touchdowns in a 34–16 win over Virginia. The No. 13 Bruins gained 503 yard in total offense as Rosen completed passes to 11 different receivers. UCLA did not allow a touchdown until the final minutes of the game.[3]

The nation's top quarterback recruit, Rosen was taking over for three-year starter Brett Hundley, who had left for the National Football League (NFL). On the first play, the freshman threw a perfect 55-yard pass to Kenneth Walker III, who dropped the pass. The drive stalled, but Rosen completed seven consecutive passes at the end of the quarter, including a scoring pass to Devin Fuller. In the middle of the second quarter, Rosen connected with Thomas Duarte on a 30-yard pass placed over the defender's shoulder and into his receiver's hands. Two defenders playing on offense scored for UCLA in the third. Linebacker Myles Jack, who also spends some time at running back, scored on a run, and defensive tackle Kenny Clark caught a scoring pass late in the quarter. Virginia, who had been limited to three field goals, scored their only touchdown with 3:29 left in the game.[4]

The Cavaliers had been selected to finish last among seven teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference's Coastal Division, and lost six of seven games dating back to the previous season.[3][4] Rosen was honored as the Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week.[5]

UNLV

#13 UCLA Bruins vs UNLV Rebels – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
#13 UCLA 10 7 17337
UNLV 0 0 033
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at Sam Boyd Stadium, Whitney, NV

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BYU

#19 BYU Cougars vs #10 UCLA Bruins – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
BYU 7 3 7623
#10 UCLA 0 3 71424
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at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

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#16 Arizona

#9 UCLA Bruins vs #16 Arizona Wildcats – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
#9 UCLA 14 28 7756
#16 Arizona 7 7 9730
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at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ

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Arizona State

Arizona State vs #7 UCLA Bruins – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Arizona State 9 6 14938
#7 UCLA 0 10 01323
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at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

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#15 Stanford

#18 UCLA Bruins vs #15 Stanford Cardinal – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
#18 UCLA 10 7 31535
#15 Stanford 14 21 21056
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at Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA

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#20 California

#20 California Golden Bears vs UCLA Bruins – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
#20 California 3 7 6824
UCLA 10 16 14040
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at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

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Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes vs #24 UCLA Bruins – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Colorado 0 6 101531
#24 UCLA 7 14 7735
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at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

  • Date: October 31, 2015
  • Game weather: Clear and sunny
  • Game attendance: 51,508
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (P12N): Roxy Bernstein (Play-by-play), Glenn Parker (Color) & Jill Savage (Sideline)
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Oregon State

#22 UCLA Bruins vs Oregon State – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
#22 UCLA 0 24 17041
Oregon State 0 0 000
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at Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR

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Washington State

Washington State Cougars vs #18 UCLA Bruins – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Washington State 7 7 71031
#18 UCLA 6 10 01127
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at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

  • Date: November 14, 2015
  • Game time: 7:52 pm
  • Game weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 76,255
  • Referee: Terry Leyden
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (Play-by-play), Brian Griese (Color) & Tom Luginbill (Sideline)
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#18 Utah

UCLA Bruins vs #18 Utah Utes – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
UCLA 10 0 7017
#18 Utah 0 6 309
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at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Date: November 21, 2015
  • Game time: 1:35 pm
  • Game weather: 43 °F (6 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 46,230
  • Referee: Mark Duddy
  • TV announcers (FOX): Joe Davis (Play-by-play), Brady Quinn (Color) & Kris Budden (Sideline)
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USC

#22 UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
#22 UCLA 7 7 7021
USC 3 17 13740
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at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

  • Date: November 28, 2015
  • Game time: 12:30 pm
  • Game attendance: 83,602
  • Referee: Steve Strimling
  • TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Sean McDonough (Play-by-play), Chris Spielman (Color) & Todd McShay (Sideline)
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Nebraska

Foster Farms Bowl: Nebraska Cornhsukers vs UCLA Bruins – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Nebraska 7 14 9737
UCLA 7 14 0829
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at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

  • Date: December 26, 2015
  • Game time: 6:15 pm
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 33,527
  • Referee: Ron Cherry
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Jason Benetti, Rod Gilmore and Shelley Smith

Coaches

Rankings

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Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP131310972018RV242218RV22RV
Coaches14131211102018RV252218RV23RV
CFPNot released231922Not released
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Awards and honors

National awards

Lou Groza Award: Kaʻimi Fairbairn

Foster Farms Bowl MVP: Jaleel Wadood

All-American teams

The following Pac-12 players were named to the 2015 College Football All-America Team by the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF), Associated Press (AP), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Sporting News, and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA):

First team

Kaʻimi Fairbairn, K (WCFF, AP, FWAA, AFCA)[6][7]

Second team

Kaʻimi Fairbairn, K, (SN)[8]

Third team

Kenny Clark (AP)[9]

Conference awards

Pac-12 Freshman Offensive Player of the Year: Josh Rosen[10]

All-conference teams

The following players were named to the All-Pac-12 team.[11]

First team
Second team
Honorable mention

2016 NFL draft

The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.

More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Round Pick Franchise
Kenny ClarkDefensive lineman127Green Bay Packers
Myles JackLinebacker236Jacksonville Jaguars
Caleb BenenochOffensive lineman5148Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Paul PerkinsRunning back5149New York Giants
Jordan PaytonWide receiver5154Cleveland Browns
Aaron WallaceLinebacker7222Tennessee Titans
Thomas DuarteTight end7231Miami Dolphins
Devin FullerWide receiver7238Atlanta Falcons
Jake BrendelCenterUDFADallas Cowboys
Kaʻimi FairbairnKickerUDFAHouston Texans
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Notes

  • February 24, 2015 – Outside linebackers/special teams coach Mike Tuiasosopo was not retained
  • March 16, 2015 – Offensive line coach Adrian Klemm was suspended for alleged rules violation
  • August 25, 2015 – Freshman Josh Rosen was named the starting quarterback[13]
  • October 31, 2015 – The 1965 team was honored as co-captains at the Cal game as part of its 50th anniversary celebration

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