Schedule

SATURDAY AT ALABAMA, 4:45 p.m.

Under new coach Dennis Franchione, Crimson Tide out to avenge last year’s loss.

SEPT. 8 AT KANSAS, 9:30 a.m.

UCLA to conduct morning practices the week before this brunch date.

SEPT. 15 vs. ARIZONA STATE, 7:15 p.m.

Sun Devils employed new Bruin defensive coordinator Phil Snow the last nine years.

SEPT. 22 vs. OHIO STATE, 12:30 p.m.

Buckeyes bone up for Bruins with yawners against Akron and San Diego State.

SEPT. 29 at. OREGON STATE, 3:30 p.m.

Speaking of momentum, potent Beavers tune up with Fresno State, New Mexico State and Montana State before giving UCLA its toughest road test.

OCT. 13 vs. WASHINGTON, 12:30 or 3:30 p.m.

Inexperienced Huskies will have addressed question marks by this time.

OCT. 20 vs. CALIFORNIA, 7:15 p.m.

On the heels of games against Oregon and Washington, Bears will either be the surprise of the conference or counting the days until Coach Tom Holmoe is replaced.

OCT. 20 at STANFORD, 4 p.m.

If the Bruins are serious about a conference championship, this game has to be a lock.

NOV. 3 at WASHINGTON STATE, 2 p.m.

See above.

NOV. 10 vs. OREGON, 4 p.m.

The way the Bruins plan it, this one could be for the Pac-10 title.

NOV. 17 at USC, 12:30 or 3:30 p.m.

Trojans need six more victories to equal Bruins’ streak of eight from 1991-98.