UCLA vs. Houston

The UCLA Bruins take the field during pregame introductions on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA linebacker Eric Kendricks crosses the goal line after returning a fumble 23 yards for the first score of the game against Houston in the first quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA linebacker Eric Kendricks celebrates after returning a fumble 23 yards for a touchdown against Houston in the first quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA receiver Devin Lucien fumbles the ball after a hit from Houston defensive back D.J. Hayden in the second quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins receiver Joseph Fauria fumbles as he’s tackled by Cougars linebacker Phillip Stewared in the second quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Houston receiver Casey Martin watches the ball bounce away after he dropped a pass while being tackled by a UCLA defender in the second quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA defensive end Cassius Marsh celebrates after sacking Houston quarter David Piland in the second quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins defensive end Cassius Marsh (99) is congratulated by teammates Damien Holmes, left, and Jordan Zumwalt after sacking Cougars quarterback David Piland in the second quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA safety Dalton Hilliard breaks up a pass intended for Houston receiver Ronnie Williams in the first half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Houston safety Trevon Stewart grabs the facemask of UCLA running back Johnathan Stewart during a play in the first quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)