UCLA football narrowly escapes Colorado with a double overtime victory
By Katie Meyers
Oct. 25, 2014 5:19 p.m.
UCLA coach, Jim Mora pumps up his team prior to kickoff.
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Colorado's mascot Ralphie the Buffalo runs around the field prior to kickoff.
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Freshman safety Jaleel Wadood attempts to tackle Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Devyn Grimes in the first half of the football game.
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Joe Bruin helped to keep the UCLA fans energized and excited throughout the football game.
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Sophomore offensive linemen Scott Quessenberry watches a video on his brother David who is currently battling lymphoma.
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David Quessenberry was honored during a time out in the first quarter. Quessenberry is an offensive tackle for the Houston Texans and is currently battling lymphoma.
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Junior receiver Jordan Payton catches a 20-yard pass from redshirt Junior quarterback Brett Hundley and runs the ball into the end zone for the Bruins second touchdown late in the first quarter.
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Payton celebrates his touchdown, which gave UCLA a 14-0 lead over Colorado.
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Sophomore defensive back Tahaan Goodman (left) and redshirt sophomore defensive back Ishmael Adams tackle Colorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay in the second quarter.
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Redshirt senior linebacker Eric Kendricks intercepts the ball from Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau in the first quarter, and returns for 21 yards.
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UCLA sophomore linebacker Deon Hollins tackles Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Donovan Lee.
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Sophomore linebacker Myles Jack runs the ball for three yards early in the third quarter and records a touchdown giving the Bruins a 31-14 lead.
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Redshirt sophomore running back Paul Perkins had 19 carries and 180 yards including two touchdowns in UCLA's 40-37 victory over Colorado.
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Hundley is tackled by Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie.
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Brett Hundley discusses plays with his teammates, while the UCLA defense took the field.
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Wadood attempts to tackle Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Donovan Lee.
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Payton catches an 11-yard pass from Hundley for a first down during the first overtime.
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Hundley runs in an eight-yard touchdown giving UCLA a 40-37 victory over Colorado in double overtime.
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Hundley celebrates the victory.
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Hundley and sophomore offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch celebrate the Bruin victory, following Hundley's touchdown.
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Paul Perkins leaves the field after the UCLA victory. The No. 25 Bruins leave Colorado with a 6-2 overall record.
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Bruin fans celebrate the UCLA win.
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Benenoch gives his gloves to a young fan after the game.
