UCLA holds off San Jose State, 27-17

Hey, it was a win.

San Jose State, a week after getting thrashed by Stanford, didn't give UCLA much of a breather Saturday at the Rose Bowl. But in the end, the Bruins had too much Derrick Coleman for the Spartans.

Coleman ran for 135 yards and a touchdown in 14 carries as UCLA defeated San Jose State, 27-17.

Johnathan Franklin added 80 yards and a touchdown in 17 carries as the Bruins (1-1) rushed for 268 yards.

But San Jose State also moved the ball on the ground, accounting for 202 yards rushing.

However, the Spartans (0-2) committed two turnovers and were penalized nine times for 125 yards.

UCLA quarterback Richard Brehaut played the entire game, completing 10 of 20 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown.

Dasmen Stewart, an Oxnard High product, got the start at quarterback for San Jose State. He completed 15 of 31 passes for 112 yards and ran for 42 yards in 10 carries.

UCLA 27, San Jose State 17 (3:25 left in the fourth quarter)

Finally, a little breathing room for UCLA.

Derrick Coleman has given the Bruins a cushion with a 24-yard scoring run.