UCLA defeated Oregon 17-15 in Eugene on Saturday after coach Bob Chesney addressed his players in the stadium tunnel before the game, Fox News reported.
Chesney urged the Bruins to focus on winning and used the “burn the boats” metaphor, describing a point of no return. UCLA then beat Oregon on the road for the first time since 2004, according to the report. The Bruins held possession for 39 minutes and 15 seconds, compared with Oregon’s 20 minutes and 45 seconds.
After the game, Chesney praised his team’s effort in a difficult road environment while acknowledging several errors. He cited turnovers, a blocked field goal and other plays that he said UCLA would need to improve on ahead of its next game.
Fox News also reported that UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava was believed to be out for the season after suffering a knee injury Saturday. The report did not provide further details about the injury or the basis for that assessment.
