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Gameday Information - UCLA vs. USC
November 22, 2024 | Football
The UCLA football team hosts crosstown rival USC in the Battle for L.A. at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. PT. The Bruins and Trojans, playing in the 94th edition of the storied rivalry, will play for the iconic Victory Bell Trophy.
Tickets to Saturday night's contest can be purchased online at uclabruins.com/tickets.
Halftime entertainment on Saturday will feature classic performances from the UCLA and USC marching bands. Other in-game celebrations include a recognition of three-time World Series Champion, Los Angeles Dodgers manager and UCLA Athletic Hall of Famer Dave Roberts and a performance from the UCLA Dance Team.
The game will be televised on NBC. Fans can tune in on the radio on AM 570 and SiriusXM on channels 138 or 195.
Parking lots for UCLA vs. USC will open at 1:30 p.m. Parking is sold by the City of Pasadena for $48 per car in advance and $53 on game day and can be purchased here. Fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and pre-purchase parking online for a $5 discount off on-site pricing. RV parking is located on West drive. No overnight RV parking is available.
Gameday parking is also available at the Parsons complex parking lot in Pasadena. Access to the lot is at 100 W. Walnut Street, off Fair Oaks Avenue. The free shuttle runs continuously beginning three hours prior to kickoff until one hour following the conclusion of the game. Parking in the Parsons lot can be purchased on-site on gameday for a maximum of $24.
The Rose Bowl, ranked by ESPN in 2024 as the No. 2 college football stadium, offers one of the best tailgating experiences in college football, with a variety of options for pre-game celebrations, including tailgate parties, food vendors, activities, exhibits, beer gardens and more.
The Area H Fan Zone opens to all fans from 3:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and is located in Lot H, just outside Gates A and B. The Fan Zone includes a wide variety of exciting gameday experiences, such as tailgating parties, food vendors, activities, exhibits, beer gardens, musical performances and more.
Bruin Walk – Fans are encouraged to cheer the Bruins on as they arrive at the edge of the Area H Fan Zone on Rosemont Avenue and walk through the Fan Zone into the Rose Bowl Stadium by Gate A. The Bruins are scheduled to arrive at Area H at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday. Check out the Bruin Walk Map for a full outline.
Rose Bowl gates open at 6 p.m. At the Court of Champions, entertainment options include photo opportunities with the Victory Bell and a joint performance with the UCLA Spirit Squad and Alumni Band (6 p.m.). Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 7 p.m. Fans will receive Bruin Blue pom poms upon entering the Rose Bowl.
Honorary captains for Saturday's contest include star linebackers Brendon Ayanbadejo, Anthony Barr and Donnie Edwards and one of the greatest running backs in UCLA history, Gaston Green.
Barr, a star linebacker for the Bruins in 2012 and 2013 after making the switch from running back, ranks in the top 10 in UCLA's career record books in sacks (23.5) and tackles for loss (41.5). Barr's iconic UCLA-USC rivalry game moment came in 2012 when he hammered Trojans QB Matt Barkley on a blindside sack with 2:21 left to play to put the game on ice and secure a 38-28 win. He beat USC twice in both the 2012 and 2013 games. In 2012, Barr recorded 13.5 sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss, which ranks second and fourth in UCLA single-season history, respectively. Barr captured UCLA's first Lott IMPACT Trophy in 2013 and was a two-time All-American.
Ayanbadejo, who played linebacker for the Bruins from 1996-98, is best known for his four-sack game against the Trojans in 1998 to help the Bruins win the eighth straight meeting over their arch-rival, 34-17. Ayanbadejo finished 1998 with 9.0 sacks and All-Pac-10 First Team honors. He later played in two Super Bowls for the Baltimore Ravens (2013) and Chicago Bears (2007).
Edwards received All-America honors in 1994 at UCLA after leading the Pac-10 Conference in tackles for loss with 21.0. He finished his Bruin career third on the all-time tackles for loss list (38.0) and fifth in career sacks (22.5). Edwards was undefeated against USC in his four years at UCLA from 1992-95. Edwards went on to be selected in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft and produced 11 straight seasons of at least 15 games started and 100 tackles while playing for the San Diego Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2006, he became one of only eight players in NFL history to record at least 20 interceptions and 20 sacks for an NFL career.
Green was a star tailback for the Bruins from 1984-87, finishing his career first on UCLA's all-time rushing yards list (3,731) before being overtaking by Johnathan Franklin in 2012 (4,403). Green owns the most 100-yard rushing games in UCLA history (20). Against USC in 1986, Green ran all over the Trojans for a program-record tying five touchdowns to help the Bruins to a 45-25 rout. Later that season, he set a UCLA bowl game record of 266 rushing yards versus BYU in the Freedom Bowl. Green's 17 touchdowns in 1986 rank as fourth-most in UCLA single-season history.
Ralphs Zero Hunger Food Drive – Fans are encouraged to participate in the Ralphs Zero Hunger Food Drive! Bring your non-perishable food items to drop off prior to heading into the Rose Bowl on gameday. Drop off bins will be clearly marked outside each of the stadium gates.
The UCLA Bruins Mobile App is available for download on iTunes and Google Play, free of charge. The app, which allows fans to receive live score updates during events and sign up to receive push notifications about breaking news, and more, can be downloaded here.
Tickets to Saturday night's contest can be purchased online at uclabruins.com/tickets.
Halftime entertainment on Saturday will feature classic performances from the UCLA and USC marching bands. Other in-game celebrations include a recognition of three-time World Series Champion, Los Angeles Dodgers manager and UCLA Athletic Hall of Famer Dave Roberts and a performance from the UCLA Dance Team.
The game will be televised on NBC. Fans can tune in on the radio on AM 570 and SiriusXM on channels 138 or 195.
Parking lots for UCLA vs. USC will open at 1:30 p.m. Parking is sold by the City of Pasadena for $48 per car in advance and $53 on game day and can be purchased here. Fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and pre-purchase parking online for a $5 discount off on-site pricing. RV parking is located on West drive. No overnight RV parking is available.
Gameday parking is also available at the Parsons complex parking lot in Pasadena. Access to the lot is at 100 W. Walnut Street, off Fair Oaks Avenue. The free shuttle runs continuously beginning three hours prior to kickoff until one hour following the conclusion of the game. Parking in the Parsons lot can be purchased on-site on gameday for a maximum of $24.
The Rose Bowl, ranked by ESPN in 2024 as the No. 2 college football stadium, offers one of the best tailgating experiences in college football, with a variety of options for pre-game celebrations, including tailgate parties, food vendors, activities, exhibits, beer gardens and more.
The Area H Fan Zone opens to all fans from 3:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and is located in Lot H, just outside Gates A and B. The Fan Zone includes a wide variety of exciting gameday experiences, such as tailgating parties, food vendors, activities, exhibits, beer gardens, musical performances and more.
Bruin Walk – Fans are encouraged to cheer the Bruins on as they arrive at the edge of the Area H Fan Zone on Rosemont Avenue and walk through the Fan Zone into the Rose Bowl Stadium by Gate A. The Bruins are scheduled to arrive at Area H at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday. Check out the Bruin Walk Map for a full outline.
Rose Bowl gates open at 6 p.m. At the Court of Champions, entertainment options include photo opportunities with the Victory Bell and a joint performance with the UCLA Spirit Squad and Alumni Band (6 p.m.). Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 7 p.m. Fans will receive Bruin Blue pom poms upon entering the Rose Bowl.
Honorary captains for Saturday's contest include star linebackers Brendon Ayanbadejo, Anthony Barr and Donnie Edwards and one of the greatest running backs in UCLA history, Gaston Green.
Barr, a star linebacker for the Bruins in 2012 and 2013 after making the switch from running back, ranks in the top 10 in UCLA's career record books in sacks (23.5) and tackles for loss (41.5). Barr's iconic UCLA-USC rivalry game moment came in 2012 when he hammered Trojans QB Matt Barkley on a blindside sack with 2:21 left to play to put the game on ice and secure a 38-28 win. He beat USC twice in both the 2012 and 2013 games. In 2012, Barr recorded 13.5 sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss, which ranks second and fourth in UCLA single-season history, respectively. Barr captured UCLA's first Lott IMPACT Trophy in 2013 and was a two-time All-American.
Ayanbadejo, who played linebacker for the Bruins from 1996-98, is best known for his four-sack game against the Trojans in 1998 to help the Bruins win the eighth straight meeting over their arch-rival, 34-17. Ayanbadejo finished 1998 with 9.0 sacks and All-Pac-10 First Team honors. He later played in two Super Bowls for the Baltimore Ravens (2013) and Chicago Bears (2007).
Edwards received All-America honors in 1994 at UCLA after leading the Pac-10 Conference in tackles for loss with 21.0. He finished his Bruin career third on the all-time tackles for loss list (38.0) and fifth in career sacks (22.5). Edwards was undefeated against USC in his four years at UCLA from 1992-95. Edwards went on to be selected in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft and produced 11 straight seasons of at least 15 games started and 100 tackles while playing for the San Diego Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2006, he became one of only eight players in NFL history to record at least 20 interceptions and 20 sacks for an NFL career.
Green was a star tailback for the Bruins from 1984-87, finishing his career first on UCLA's all-time rushing yards list (3,731) before being overtaking by Johnathan Franklin in 2012 (4,403). Green owns the most 100-yard rushing games in UCLA history (20). Against USC in 1986, Green ran all over the Trojans for a program-record tying five touchdowns to help the Bruins to a 45-25 rout. Later that season, he set a UCLA bowl game record of 266 rushing yards versus BYU in the Freedom Bowl. Green's 17 touchdowns in 1986 rank as fourth-most in UCLA single-season history.
Ralphs Zero Hunger Food Drive – Fans are encouraged to participate in the Ralphs Zero Hunger Food Drive! Bring your non-perishable food items to drop off prior to heading into the Rose Bowl on gameday. Drop off bins will be clearly marked outside each of the stadium gates.
The UCLA Bruins Mobile App is available for download on iTunes and Google Play, free of charge. The app, which allows fans to receive live score updates during events and sign up to receive push notifications about breaking news, and more, can be downloaded here.
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