Bruins' Brett Hundley gathers momentum at quarterback

He completes seven of 11 passes and displays elusiveness during a 24-play stretch with the first-team offense.

This quarterback won't be drafted, and that's just fine

Azusa Pacific's John van den Raadt had an impressive college career, but he's not worried about being offered a million-dollar NFL deal this weekend. 'I'm on a different journey,' he says.

Four-team playoff will change college football

Old BCS system will be gone, beginning with the 2014 season. Now the Rose Bowl will have to figure out where it fits in the picture.

UCLA's Brandon Willis is making up for lost time

Nose tackle who served on the scout team last year — and has impressed coaches — finally has a game to prepare for, even if it is months away.

Conference commissioners look at changes to BCS format

At meetings in South Florida they discuss several potential scenarios to take effect in 2014, including some sort of four-team playoff.

Conference chiefs to discuss fixing college football's BCS — again

The widely unpopular format for crowning a national champion will face further review this week when NCAA conference commissioners meet in Florida. Dozens of ideas have been trimmed, loosely, to four.

UCLA quarterback battle gets even more interesting

Kevin Prince and Richard Brehaut, competing again for spot, must impress new Coach Jim Mora and offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone, and hold off four challengers.

UCLA quarterback picture remains blurry

Kevin Prince, Richard Brehaut and Brett Hundley receive all the work in the Bruins' brief scrimmage Saturday. Coach Jim Mora and offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone say they will have to watch film.

Nick Perry of USC in New York for pre-draft activities

The defensive end is one of several Trojans hoping to be selected in the NFL draft.

UCLA football to get new natural and synthetic practice fields

The project will replace turf that's been blamed for injuries. Each field will remain 80 yards long.

UCLA cornerback Anthony Jefferson is thriving after long layoff

Redshirt sophomore hasn't played since 2010 because of injuries but is finally healthy and performing well in spring practice.

Will the Trojans be out of their depth?

USC is considered a likely Pac-12 title favorite and a possible national contender, but with NCAA sanctions limiting the Trojans to 75 scholarship players, there could be significant personnel issues.

Spring football is fine, but it's all about the fall for USC

Scrimmage isn't particularly exciting. However, there are no more major injuries and Lane Kiffin gets some answers.

USC tailback Curtis McNeal cruises in spring practice

Fifth-year senior hasn't had to deal with injuries or classroom issues, and is looking to wrap up the workouts in strong fashion.

UCLA experiments with running backs as eligible receivers

New Bruins offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone says the tactic is a way to expand the offense and stretch the defense.

Max Browne joins long list of USC recruits aiming to enroll early

Max Browne, the quarterback prospect who has plans to attend to USC, is trying to enroll in college in January, as Matt Barkley did in 2009. It gives players a leg up but doesn't guarantee success.

USC's Josh Shaw granted hardship waiver from NCAA

The defensive back, a transfer from Florida, is immediately eligible and should strengthen the Trojans' secondary. He played 10 games for the Gators last season.

Arkansas fires Bobby Petrino for 'reckless behavior'

The football coach, whose relationship with a subordinate came to light following a motorcycle accident, was fired by the college on Tuesday.

Cover your ears: Jim Mora era begins at UCLA

The once laid-back Bruins get an earful and more from new Coach Jim Mora at the first spring pads practice. But can the feverish pitch and pace last?

UCLA quarterback competition has no clear favorite

Kevin Prince, Richard Brehaut, Brett Hundley and Jerry Neuheisel continue to split snaps somewhat evenly with the first team.

UCLA's Xavier Su'a-Filo is on a different kind of mission

Bruins sophomore offensive lineman, back from a two-year Mormon mission, is putting in extra work this spring to prepare for key role in the fall: protecting quarterback's blind side at left tackle.

Trojans running back Javorious Allen goes the distance

Redshirt freshman tailback impresses during workout and says he will show more when he is fully healthy.

USC tailback Tre Madden out for the season

Tre Madden, who was injured during the Trojans' practice Thursday, will undergo surgery for a torn knee ligament.