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UCLA defeats Memphis, 42-35

UCLA receiver Jordan Payton finds running room along the sideline after making a catch against Memphis in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.

UCLA receiver Jordan Payton finds running room along the sideline after making a catch against Memphis in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

By Dan LoumenaAssistant Sports Editor 
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The UCLA Bruins improved to 2-0 with a 42-35 victory over the Memphis Tigers on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.

Paxton Lynch, Owamagbe Odighizuwa

Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch can’t reach a pass off of a reverse as UCLA defensive lineman Owamagbe Odighizuwa defends in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Owamagbe Odighizuwa

UCLA defensive lineman Owamagbe Odighizuwa tries to get the crowd into the game against Memphis in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Paul Perkins

UCLA running back Paul Perkins breaks away for a big gain against Memphis in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Paxton Lynch

Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch airs it out against UCLA in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Ellis McCarthy, Deon Hollins, Matt Dickerson

Bruins defenders Ellis McCarthy, left, Deon Hollins and Mtt Dickerson celebrate a sack of Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch in the fourth quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Willis McCarthy, Owamaagbe Odighizuwa

UCLA defensive linemen Wllis McCarthy (90) and Owamaagbe Odighizuwa close in on a sack of Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch in the fourth quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Brett Hundley

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley tries to evade Memphis cornerback Bobby McCain after recovering his own fumble in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Owamagbe Odighizuwa

UCLA defensive lineman Owamagbe Odighizuwa celebrates after bringing down Memphis running Brandon Hayes in the fourth quarter of the Bruins’ 42-35 victory Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Fabian Moreau, Joe Craig

UCLA defensive back Fabian Moreau flips over Memphis receiver Joe Craig after he made a catch in the first quarter Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Brett Hundley, Leonard Pegues

Bruins quarterback Brett Hundley tries to evade Tigers linebacker Leonard Pegues in the first quarter Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Aaron Wallace, Paxton Lynch

UCLA linebacker Aaron Wallace pressures Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch in the first quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Brett Hundley, Myles Jack

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley follows a block by running back Myles Jack during a short gain against Memphis in the first quarter.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Paul Perkins

Bruins running back Paul Perkins (center) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Tigers in the first quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kenneth Walker III, Thomas Duarte

UCLA receiver Kenneth Walker III celebrates with teammate Thomas Duarte (18) after making a touchdown catch against Memphis in the first quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Asiantii Woulard, Jim Mora, Brett Hundley

Bruins Coach Jim Mora (center) gets fired up for the game with quarterbacks Asiantii Woulard (2) and Brett Hundley (17) before their game against Memphis.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins players

UCLA football players take the field at the Rose Bowl for their game against Memphis on Saturday night.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

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Dan Loumena

Dan Loumena has worked myriad jobs at the Los Angeles Times since joining the staff in 1996, including as a page designer, copy editor, assignment editor and web producer.

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