UCLA's season opener was a disastrous 43-10 loss to Utah. The Bruins struggled on both offense and defense, with new quarterback Nico Iamaleava having a mixed performance and the defense failing to tackle effectively. Utah's quarterback, Devon Dampier, dominated, racking up significant yards and touchdowns. UCLA's coach, DeShaun Foster, acknowledged the team's shortcomings but expressed confidence in their ability to improve. The team's preseason secrecy regarding their practices didn't hide their significant weaknesses revealed in this opening game.

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