Gallery: UCLA football succumbs 40-37 to Fresno State in close game

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By Sakshi Joglekar, David Rimer

September 19, 2021 at 2:16 p.m.

(Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)
(Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)

Players run onto the field off of a two-game winning streak. No. 24 UCLA took on No. 22 Fresno State on Saturday night but suffered a tight 40-37 loss.

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(David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)

Members of the UCLA softball team were in attendance at the Rose Bowl to cheer on their fellow athletes.

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(David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)

The Bruins celebrate after junior running back Zach Charbonnet scores a touchdown in the first quarter to give UCLA a 7-6 lead after a successful extra point.

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(David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)

Senior quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson eyes an opening for a pass in the second half. Even a season-high 278 passing yards from Thomspon-Robinson was not enough to secure the Bruins victory.

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(Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)

The Bruins rush the field at the end of halftime, leading into the breakneck second half.

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(David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)

Redshirt junior wide receiver Kyle Philips evades Fresno State defensive back Bralyn Lux to score a 42-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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(David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)

Thompson-Robinson runs the ball past Fresno State defensive back Evan Williams.

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(Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)

The Bruins wait for the snap to begin their field goal attempt.

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(David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)

Charbonnet completes a 3-yard run to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter, giving the Bruins a 30-26 lead over the Bulldogs.

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(David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)

Philips makes it to the end zone for his second touchdown, bringing the Bruins up 37-33 with under a minute to go.

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(David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)

Phillips and junior tight end Greg Dulcich celebrate after Philips’ second touchdown. It was his third so far this season.

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(Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)

Redshirt junior running back Kazmeir Allen faces pressure from Fresno State defensive lineman Evan Bennett.

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Thompson-Robinson looks up from the ground and keeps possession of the football after a running play.

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(David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)

Senior linebacker Caleb Johnson hangs his helmet low as he clears the field. The Bulldogs’ touchdown with 14 seconds left clinched their victory over the Bruins.

(Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)
(Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)

Fans appear crestfallen after UCLA’s close loss against Fresno State.

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