UCLA vs. Washington State

UCLA cornerback Aaron Hester brings down Washington State running back Logwone Mitz in the second quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA quarterback Richard Brehaut tries to leap over Washington State defender Damante Horton during a five-yard run in the second quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Brehaut would fracture his lower left leg on the play.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA kick returner Josh Smith is brought down by Washington State’s Jordan Simone, top, and Anthony Carpenter in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Washingtion State defensive back Damante Horton interceppts a Kevin Prince pass inrtended for receiver Nelson Rosario, in the end zone late in the first half Friday night at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins running back Derrick Coleman crosses the goal line on a one-yard run in the first half Saturday in Pasadena.   (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Bruins receiver Nelson Rosario makes a catch as he is defended by Cougars cornerback Nolan Washington in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

Cougars linebacker Sekope Kaufusi makes the tackle on Bruins running back Jordon James in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

Bruins cornerback Aaron Hester breaks up a pass intended for Cougars receiver Marquess Wilson in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl, but Hester was called for interference on the play.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA receiver Nelson Rosario makes a one-handed catch to start a 58-yard pass play that set up the go-ahead touchdown against Washington State in the fourth quarter Saturday.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins receiver Nelson Rosario gains 58 yards on a pass play against Washington State defensive back Damante Horton to key a fourth quarter scoring drive on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA receiver Nelson Rosario is congratulated by running back Derrick Coleman after making a spectacular catch and run against Washington State in the fourth quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins quarterback Kevin Prince throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Shaquelle Evans for the go-ahead score against the Cougars in the fourth quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA cornerback Andrew Abbott celebrates with teammates Dietrich Riley, Datone Jones and Keenan Graham after making an interception to seal a 28-25 victory over Washington State on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA cornerback Andrew Abbott is all smiles as he’s congratulated by a teammate after making an interception to seal the Bruins’ 28-25 victory over Washington State on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA Coach Rick Neuheisel reacts after the Bruins make a key first down in the final minute to help seal a 28-25 victory over Washington State on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)