‘It felt great.’ Ethan Garbers’ patience was rewarded as he led UCLA past Stanford

UCLA Quarterback Ethan Garbers Shines in Victory Over Stanford

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers finally got his moment to shine after spending three years on the sidelines. From being a backup and only playing in blowout games or as an injury replacement, to losing the starting job to a true freshman, Garbers faced doubts and considered quitting at times. However, he persevered and his patience paid off on Saturday night against Stanford.

Garbers showed steady and efficient quarterback play, which UCLA had been missing in recent weeks. He led the No. 25 ranked Bruins to a dominant 42-7 victory, making a strong case to reclaim the starting job. He completed his first eight passes, displaying poise in the pocket and the ability to evade pressure with long scrambles. Garbers finished the game with 240 passing yards, two touchdowns, and 51 rushing yards.

UCLA’s defense also had a standout performance, forcing two turnovers and holding Stanford to only 24 rushing yards. The Bruins’ defense has been impressive this season, allowing an average of just 14.9 points per game.

Garbers’ success came after UCLA head coach Chip Kelly chose him as the starter due to injuries to other quarterbacks. While Garbers excelled, backup Dante Moore also had a strong drive, showing that the Bruins have depth at the position.

Overall, Garbers’ performance and the team’s dominant victory against Stanford put UCLA’s quarterback situation in question. The decision on who will start in future games will depend on the health and availability of the quarterbacks each week.

In conclusion, Garbers’ moment to shine finally arrived, and he made the most of it with an outstanding performance against Stanford. The UCLA quarterback situation remains intriguing, and fans can look forward to more moments from Garbers in the future.

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