UCLA defeats Memphis, 42-35

Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch can’t reach a pass off of a reverse as UCLA defensive lineman Owamagbe Odighizuwa defends in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA defensive lineman Owamagbe Odighizuwa tries to get the crowd into the game against Memphis in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA running back Paul Perkins breaks away for a big gain against Memphis in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch airs it out against UCLA in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins defenders Ellis McCarthy, left, Deon Hollins and Mtt Dickerson celebrate a sack of Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch in the fourth quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA defensive linemen Wllis McCarthy (90) and Owamaagbe Odighizuwa close in on a sack of Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch in the fourth quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley tries to evade Memphis cornerback Bobby McCain after recovering his own fumble in the third quarter Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA defensive lineman Owamagbe Odighizuwa celebrates after bringing down Memphis running Brandon Hayes in the fourth quarter of the Bruins’ 42-35 victory Saturday at the Rose Bowl.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA defensive back Fabian Moreau flips over Memphis receiver Joe Craig after he made a catch in the first quarter Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins quarterback Brett Hundley tries to evade Tigers linebacker Leonard Pegues in the first quarter Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA linebacker Aaron Wallace pressures Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch in the first quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley follows a block by running back Myles Jack during a short gain against Memphis in the first quarter.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins running back Paul Perkins (center) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Tigers in the first quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA receiver Kenneth Walker III celebrates with teammate Thomas Duarte (18) after making a touchdown catch against Memphis in the first quarter.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins Coach Jim Mora (center) gets fired up for the game with quarterbacks Asiantii Woulard (2) and Brett Hundley (17) before their game against Memphis.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA football players take the field at the Rose Bowl for their game against Memphis on Saturday night.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)