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OCTOBER 23 • LATIMES.COM
ETHAN GARBERS #4 - QUARTERBACK - UCLA BRUINS
1484 YDS •
8 TD •
9 INT
1484 YDS
8 TD
9 INT
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How a surprising corps of receivers helped UCLA's Ethan Garbers thrive The Bruins' rushing attack is last in the country but their running backs have found other ways to influence the game, primarily as receiver...
Foot taped at practice Garbers (foot) was seen with a protective wrap on his right foot during practice Tuesday, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Garbers, who tore up the Scarlett Knights for 383 yards and five total touchdowns last weekend, appears to be moving fine despite the tape on his right foot. The 6-foot-3 senior struggled to get going to start the season, but he has thrown for 676 yards (57-of-74), five touchdowns and three interceptions across UCLA's last two games, adding on 48 yards and one score with his legs. Garbers will look to continue his effectiveness against opposing pass defenses after the Bruins bye week in a showdown with Nebraska during Week 10.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Scores five TDs in big win Garbers completed 32 of 38 passes for 383 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 35-32 win over Rutgers. He also had nine rushes for 48 yards with one touchdown.
Impact Garbers had the performance of his career, including highs in passing yards and touchdowns.The Bruins offense had their way against a reeling Rutgers squad that was missing multiple key contributors from its defense. The graduate senior threw touchdowns to four different pass-catchers and scored on his own with a career-long 49-yard scramble in the second quarter. Meanwhile, his longest passing touchdown came on a short swing pass to speedy running back Keegan Jones, who broke away for a 67-yard score. Garbers threw four touchdowns to nine interceptions over his first five starts of the season, so it's probably safe to assume Saturday's performance was more of an outlier than the starter of a trend.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Garbers throws 4 TDs and runs for another as UCLA snaps 5-game skid and wins in Big Ten.
Ethan Garbers set career highs with four touchdowns passes, 383 yards throwing and a 49-yard TD run on Saturday, leading UCLA to its first Big Ten Conference victory with a 35-32 d...OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws three picks in return Garbers completed 25 of 36 passes for 293 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 21-17 loss to Minnesota. He also had eight rushes for zero yards.
Impact Garbers continue dto struggle in his return to action after missing last week's loss to Penn State with a lower-leg injury. The graduate senior quarterback has now thrown at least two interceptions in three of five starts this season, and Saturday's game marked his first game with a completion percentage over 62 percent this season. Garbers' struggles are intertwined with the Bruins' offensive deficiencies overall this season, so he'll more than likely remain the starting quarterback for next week's cross-country road trip at Rutgers.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Starting quarterback Saturday Garbers (lower leg) will be the Bruins' starting quarterback for their game Saturday against Minnesota, James H. Williams of USA Today reports.
Impact Garbers will look to begin bouncing back in mid-October. He has been quite inconsistent before then, logging more interceptions than touchdowns in three of his four games across 2024.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up with team Garbers (lower leg) was seen taking snaps from last week's starting center Sam Yoon in warmups, per 247Sports.com.
Impact Garbers was previously listed as questionable heading into Saturday's game against Minnesota after missing last week's matchup against Penn State with a lower leg injury, but it appears as if Garbers may be good to go against the Golden Gophers. The senior quarterback was seen dressed taking snaps from last week's starting center in pregame warmups, indicating that he will likely get the start against Minnesota. Garbers threw for 808 yards and three touchdowns to six interceptions through the team's first four games and will be hoping to improve those numbers agaisnt the Gophers.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Saturday Garbers (lower leg) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota.
Impact Garbers has been taking first-team reps in practice this week, but it seems he'll be a game-time decision for this contest. While he's on track to starting, if he doesn't, then Justyn Martin would get the nod under center.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Taking first-team reps Garbers (lower leg) is taking first team reps at Bruins' practice Wednesday, David Woods of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Garbers missed UCLA's loss to Penn State, but returned to the practice field as early as Tuesday. During the open portion of the Bruins' practice Wednesday, the quarterback was seen rolling with the starters, which would seem to indicate he's trending towards being available and starting for UCLA in its tilt with Minnesota on Saturday night.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Ethan Garbers returns to practice, but will he start for UCLA against Minnesota? Ethan Garbers returned to practice Monday evening after a weeklong absence, though the UCLA quarterb...
OCTOBER 8 • SACBEE.COM
Back at practice Garbers (lower leg) has returned to practice for UCLA, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Garbers didn't play in UCLA's loss to Penn State as he dealt with a lower leg injury. He was considered a game-time call but didn't warm up and rode the bench while Justyn Martin logged his first career start. This is obviously a good sign for the quarterback's availability as he attempts to make his return against Minnesota.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Not warming up Garbers (lower leg) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Penn State, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Despite prior reports suggesting Garbers would attempt to warm up before the game, it appears as though the final decision has already been made. Justyn Martin is taking snaps with the first team in warmups and is in line to start and it seems Garbers will not be active. He'll aim to return next Saturday against Minnesota.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Considered game-time call Garbers (lower leg) is considered as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Penn State, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Garbers is expected to dress and warm up before the game to see how he feels. He's been limited in practice all week with Justyn Martin taking a majority of the first-team reps. A final game status likely won't become clear until shortly before kickoff.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Will Ethan Garbers play for UCLA vs. Penn State? 'He's going to try' UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers didn't practice Monday, but coach DeShaun Foster is somewhat optimistic about Garbers playing against Penn St...
OCTOBER 1 • LATIMES.COM
Deemed questionable vs. Penn State Garbers (lower leg) is questionable for UCLA's clash with Penn State, per 247Sports.com.
Impact Garbers has reportedly worn a boot since the Oregon game. He's coming off a brutal showing in that one, and it doesn't exactly get easier against a stingy Penn State team. If Garbers can't go, look for Justyn Martin to be the starter come Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Fights through heavy pressure Garbers completed 22 of 36 passes for 281 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 34-17 defeat to LSU. He also had eight rushes for -51 yards.
Impact Garbers outperformed expectations in this intense road environment. Despite seeing consistent pressure, the graduate-senior quarterback logged season-highs in passing yards and touchdowns. He still logged two turnovers with one interception and one fumble lost, including a late pick that essentially ended the game in the fourth quarter. Garbers has now logged three touchdowns to six total turnovers this season, and he'll likely have to continue to overcome disadvantages at surroudning talent on offense moving forward. These tough conference schedule starts with No. 8 Oregon travelling to the Rose Bowl this coming Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Ethan Garbers must get going for UCLA: Four things to watch vs. LSU After a blowout loss to Indiana, is there anything UCLA can get excited about before facing a tough LSU team? Here are four things to watch...
SEPTEMBER 20 • LATIMES.COM
Two turnovers in blowout loss Garbers was 14-for-23 passing for 137 yards and one interception during Saturday's 42-13 defeat to Indiana. He also had seven rushes for 21 yards.
Impact Garbers struggled along with the rest of the Bruins offense for the second game in a row despite coming off a bye week. The graduate senior signal-caller got off to a terirble start when he fumbled on the opening drive of the game, and he went on to throw an interception when UCLA was down 35-13 midway through the fourth quarter. Garbers' lack of standout performances in his career leaves little confidence that he'll be overcome the deficiencies of this offense moving forward; however, it's unclear if he's truly at risk of losing his starting job to any of the team's other quarterbacks, as this group has combined for six career passing attempts. Garbers' degree of difficulty won't get any easier when the Bruins travel to LSU this coming Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
UCLA Football News: Ethan Garbers has Emerged as a Resilient Leader for the Bruins Ethan Garbers has shown significant growth this season, battling through challenges with newfound resilience.
SEPTEMBER 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
