HOW THEY MATCH UP

When UCLA has the ball: Look for tailback DeShaun Foster to have a big day against a soft Kansas defense. Foster rushed for 110 yards against Alabama, a much stronger defensive team. Cory Paus, who passed for only 123 yards last week, will try to connect early with receiver Brian Poli-Dixon as a confidence-builder. Poli-Dixon dropped all three passes thrown his way last week. Coach Bob Toledo will try a few tricks to befuddle his good friend Tom Hayes, the Kansas defensive coordinator. Linebacker Leo Etienne, a junior college transfer, will start after leading Kansas with 14 tackles in a 24-10 victory over Southwest Missouri State.

When Kansas has the ball: The Jayhawks will employ a no-huddle spread offense. Starting quarterback Zach Dyer, who passed for 231 yards in his debut last week, is less mobile than freshman Mario Kinsey, who Coach Terry Allen said will play. At 5-9, 220 pounds, tailback Reggie Duncan is a load with a low center of gravity. Kansas has several dangerous receivers, including the consistent Harrison Hill (108 career catches), deep threat Termaine Fulton and diminutive Roger Ross and Derick Mills. Sophomore strongside linebacker Brandon Chillar will make his first start for UCLA because he is a better pass defender than Mat Ball, a converted defensive end who started last week.

Key to the game: UCLA had no turnovers or penalties against Alabama. A similar mistake-free performance will make it difficult for undermanned Kansas to stay close.

Fast fact: Kansas gave outgoing UCLA Coach Terry Donahue a sour send-off the last time the teams met, beating the Bruns, 51-30, in the 1995 Aloha Bowl. Toledo became head coach the following year.

Line: UCLA by 13.

The pick: If Paus finds his rhythm, the Bruins will double the 20 points they scored against Alabama. That should be plenty because UCLA’s experienced defenders should adjust quickly to the Jayhawks’ no-huddle offense. Edge: UCLA.

Series: UCLA, 4-2.