In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage react to UCLA's 52-38 Week 3 win over Purdue on the Bruin247 Postgame Show.

In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage preview UCLA's Week 3 matchup against Purdue inside the Rose Bowl. What are the biggest storylines heading into the action? Who will be the key players to watch? How can the Bruins continue to build momentum? The duo will answer those questions, respond to listener questions, give their game predictions and much more.

(0:50) - Latest injury report updates

(9:29) - Biggest game thoughts for Week 3

(39:00) Listener comments and questions and score predictions

In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage continue to discuss their takeaways from UCLA's Week 2 win over San Diego State and begin to look ahead to the Bruins' Week 3 game against Purdue. The duo also discusses what they saw at Tuesday's practice, which includes an update on injuries. As always on Tuesdays, the show wraps up with listener questions.

(1:31) - Turning the page from San Diego State win to Purdue matchup

(10:45) - Listener Q&A

Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage react to UCLA's 28-10 win over San Diego State.

(0:15) - Initial thoughts on UCLA's win and why we were impressed with the defense

(16:30) - Thoughts on UCLA's offensive performance

(33:55) - Listener Q&A

In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage preview UCLA's Week 2 matchup against San Diego State inside the Rose Bowl. What are the biggest storylines heading into the action? Who will be the key players to watch? How can the Bruins continue to build momentum? The duo will answer those questions, respond to listener questions, give their game predictions and much more.

(1:51) Evaluating San Diego State

(26:00) UCLA storylines in Week 2

(49:27) UCLA football recruiting update from Jack

(1:03:13) San Diego State vs. UCLA score predictions

In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage discuss if the Bruins' Week 1 win over Cal changes their season outlooks. The duo also begins to look ahead to Saturday's Week 2 game against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl. The show wraps up with questions from listeners.

(3:56) - Is UCLA football better than we thought?

(15:00) Initial San Diego State thoughts

(26:12) - Listener Q&A

Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage react to UCLA's Week 1 win over Cal. 

(00:30) Initial thoughts on UCLA's win

(11:28) Position group breakdowns

(43:20) Concerns and looking ahead to the rest of the year

In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage preview UCLA's fascinating Week 1 matchup at Cal. What are the biggest storylines heading into the action? Who will be the key players to watch on both sides? Which new coaching staff will have an advantage? The duo will answer those questions, respond to listener questions, give their game predictions and much more.

(1:37) Connor and Jack preview the UCLA vs. Cal matchup

(37:32) Connor and Jack give their score predictions

(41:45) Listener Q&A

In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage give their UCLA football record prediction, their team MVP prediction and one bold opinion for the Bruins' 2026 campaign. In the second half of the episode, Connor speaks with UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close about her journey to becoming a national championship winning coach, why she never sacrificed her values in pursuit of winning and much more. The show opens with Connor addressing the Martin Jarmond firing and what it means for the future of the athletic department at UCLA. 

(1:28) - Thoughts on Martin Jarmond's firing and what comes next

(17:44) - Our UCLA football record prediction, team MVP prediction and one bold opinion for the year

(42:43) - Listener Q&A

(1:02:22) - Cori Close interview

In the latest edition of the Word Around Westwood Podcast, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage begin to preview UCLA's Week 1 matchup on the road against Cal. How will the Bruins attack the Bears and what are the key matchups to know? Connor and Jack also break down their recent UCLA football practice observations and linebacker Trent Hendrick's eligibility win from Tuesday. As always, the show finishes with questions from subscribers.

(3:13) - Previewing UCLA vs. Cal

(21:23) - More thoughts on what we've seen in fall camp

(38:32) - New linebacker Trent Hendrick clears another eligibility hurdle

(45:05) - Listener Q&A