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Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA stave off Cal in regular-season finale

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA stave off Cal in regular-season finale
  • UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet runs as Cal linebacker Jackson...

    UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet runs as Cal linebacker Jackson Sirmon chases his during the first half on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs against Cal defensive end Xavier...

    UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs against Cal defensive end Xavier Carlton, left, and linebacker Jackson Sirmon (8) during the first half on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson throws pass during the first quarter...

    UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson throws pass during the first quarter of their game against Cal on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • UCLA receiver Jake Bobo catches a 5-yard touchdown pass over...

    UCLA receiver Jake Bobo catches a 5-yard touchdown pass over Cal’s Craig Woodson during the first quarter on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • UCLA wide receiver Jake Bobo catches a touchdown pass in...

    UCLA wide receiver Jake Bobo catches a touchdown pass in front of Cal safety Craig Woodson during the first half on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA receiver Jake Bobo, right, is congratulated by Titus Mokiao-Atimalala...

    UCLA receiver Jake Bobo, right, is congratulated by Titus Mokiao-Atimalala after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter of their game against Cal on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • Cal’s Jaydn Ott rushes with the ball as UCLA’s Laiatu...

    Cal’s Jaydn Ott rushes with the ball as UCLA’s Laiatu Latu tries to tackle him during the first quarter on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • UCLA’s TJ Harden carries the ball during the first quarter...

    UCLA’s TJ Harden carries the ball during the first quarter of their game against Cal on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • UCLA wide receiver Colson Yankoff (7) is tackled by Cal...

    UCLA wide receiver Colson Yankoff (7) is tackled by Cal safety Daniel Scott during the first half on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, center, throws a pass during the...

    UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, center, throws a pass during the first half of their game against Cal on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • Cal quarterback Jack Plummer throws a pass during the first...

    Cal quarterback Jack Plummer throws a pass during the first half of their game against UCLA on Friday in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • Cal’s Jeremiah Hunter catches a 45-yard touchdown pass as UCLA’s...

    Cal’s Jeremiah Hunter catches a 45-yard touchdown pass as UCLA’s Azizi Hearn defends during the second quarter on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • Cal’s Jeremiah Hunter, center, Monroe Young, right, and Ben Coleman...

    Cal’s Jeremiah Hunter, center, Monroe Young, right, and Ben Coleman celebrate after Hunter had his second touchdown catch during the second quarter of their game against UCLA on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • UCLA coach Chip Kelly looks on from the sidelines during...

    UCLA coach Chip Kelly looks on from the sidelines during the second quarter of their game against Cal on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson looks to pass during the first...

    UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson looks to pass during the first half of their game against Cal on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet runs as Cal safety Craig...

    UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet runs as Cal safety Craig Woodson tries to bring him down during the first half on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • Cal’s Jeremiah Hunter catches a touchdown pass over UCLA’s John...

    Cal’s Jeremiah Hunter catches a touchdown pass over UCLA’s John Humphrey during the second quarter on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • Cal wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter catches a touchdown against UCLA...

    Cal wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter catches a touchdown against UCLA defensive back John Humphrey during the first half on Friday in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • Cal wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter celebrates after a touchdown catch...

    Cal wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter celebrates after a touchdown catch during the first half of their game against UCLA on Friday in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • Cal’s Jeremiah Hunter celebrates after catching a 45-yard touchdown pass...

    Cal’s Jeremiah Hunter celebrates after catching a 45-yard touchdown pass during the second quarter of their game against UCLA on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • UCLA coach Chip Kelly looks on from the sidelines during...

    UCLA coach Chip Kelly looks on from the sidelines during the second quarter of their game against Cal on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson scrambles for positive yardage during the...

    UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson scrambles for positive yardage during the second quarter of their game against Cal on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs as Cal safety Daniel Scott...

    UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs as Cal safety Daniel Scott (32) moves in for a tackle during the first half on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • Cal quarterback Jack Plummer passes against UCLA during the first...

    Cal quarterback Jack Plummer passes against UCLA during the first half on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA wide receiver Colson Yankoff runs with the ball as...

    UCLA wide receiver Colson Yankoff runs with the ball as Cal safety Daniel Scott gives chase during the second half on Friday in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs for a touchdown during the...

    UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs for a touchdown during the third quarter of their game against Cal on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs into the end zone for...

    UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Cal cornerback Tyson McWilliams, left, and safety Daniel Scott, right, during the second half on Friday in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs for a touchdown during the...

    UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson runs for a touchdown during the third quarter of their game against Cal on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • Cal running back Jaydn Ott runs for a touchdown as...

    Cal running back Jaydn Ott runs for a touchdown as UCLA defensive back John Humphrey tries to tackle him during the second half on Friday in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA coach Chip Kelly stands on the field during the...

    UCLA coach Chip Kelly stands on the field during the second half of their game against Cal on Friday in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson throws a deep pass during the...

    UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson throws a deep pass during the third quarter of their game against Cal on Friday afternoon in Berkeley. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

  • UCLA running back TJ Harden tries to get away from...

    UCLA running back TJ Harden tries to get away from Cal safety Craig Woodson (2) and another defender during the second half on Friday in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (24) scores a touchdown during...

    UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (24) scores a touchdown during the second half of their game against Cal on Friday in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA linebacker Kobey Fitzgerald (56) celebrates during the second half...

    UCLA linebacker Kobey Fitzgerald (56) celebrates during the second half of their victory over Cal on Friday in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

  • UCLA linebacker Carl Jones Jr., left, celebrates after recovering a...

    UCLA linebacker Carl Jones Jr., left, celebrates after recovering a Cal fumble to seal their victory late in the fourth quarter on Friday in Berkeley. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

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BERKELEY — Dorian Thompson-Robinson wasn’t going to let UCLA lose in his final regular-season game, and Zach Charbonnet helped make sure of it.

Thompson-Robinson rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another and Zach Charbonnet had 119 of UCLA’s 352 rushing yards, helping the Bruins shake off a sluggish start and beat Cal, 35-28, on Friday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

Charbonnet – who eclipsed 100 rushing yards for the seventh time in eight games – scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 5-yard carry with 7:53 left and converted a fourth-and-2 run in Cal territory with UCLA ahead late that chewed up valuable time.

But it was the Bruins’ defense, which again allowed several big plays and was without defensive coordinator Bill McGovern for the fifth consecutive game, sealed the victory after UCLA turned the ball over on downs with 1:58 left to give Cal a chance at a game-tying drive.

Kain Medrano forced a fumble after Jaydn Ott made a fourth down catch that would have resulted in a first down, punching the ball out for Carl Jones Jr. to recover. Medrano said the defense practices punching the ball out of receivers’ hands every week, and he “just saw a great opportunity.”

“When you face certain situations, competitors respond and non-competitors react,” Coach Chip Kelly said. “And they responded.”

Thompson-Robinson was 21 of 30 for 189 yards, also eclipsing Brett Hundley for most completions in program history on a day when the Bruins totaled 541 yards on offense. He rushed for 88 yards and his second touchdown run – a 14-yard scamper after faking a handoff to TJ Harden – gave the Bruins a 24-21 third-quarter lead.

Thompson-Robinson said quarterbacks coach Ryan Gunderson emphasized to him all week: “Just take off because there’s nobody out there that can catch you.”

“Just reacting to the coverage,” Thompson-Robinson said of his scramble runs. “We were expecting to get some soft zones. Those zone players end up turning into man once they see guys running down the field. It’s a bunch of green grass in front of me.”

After Cal regained the lead on an 8-yard catch-and-run by Ott, Charbonnet capped a 10-play, 73-yard drive to put UCLA back in front 35-28 after a successful 2-point conversion.

UCLA (9-3 overall, 6-3 Pac-12) entered the game on its first losing streak of the season, after dropping home games to Arizona and USC in consecutive weeks. The losses eliminated the Bruins from contention for a spot in the Pac-12 championship game.

But if the Bruins can win whatever bowl game they end up in (possibly the Las Vegas or Sun bowls), they would tie a program record for most wins in a season at 10 – a total they have reached nine times, most recently in 2014.

“It’s not something that’s just regularly done around here, getting nine wins,” Thompson-Robinson said. “We worked really hard. I’ve been here for a very long time and to see the growth and all the things that go into it is really special.”

UCLA has won five of its past six games against the Bears but was playing at Cal for the first time since Kelly notched his first win with the program in 2018.

“I’m just excited for our players,” Kelly said of getting to nine wins and looking forward to a bowl game. “I’d say it’s never been about me and never will be about me, so it’s about our players … but the fact that we get to spend a little bit more time around this team is a lot of fun – because they’re a lot of fun to be around.”

The Bruins trailed 21-17 at halftime. UCLA’s defense kept Cal (4-8, 2-7) from recording a first down until its third drive, but the Bears scored touchdowns on their next three drives.

Cal quarterback Jack Plummer was 24-of-34 passing for 294 yards and four touchdowns. Wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter had eight catches for 153 yards and two touchdowns.

Plummer had three long touchdown passes, beginning with a 46-yard catch-and-run by J. Michael Sturdivant, who sped away from Stephen Blaylock and Jaylin Davies and into the end zone.

Hunter then made two spectacular touchdown catches of 38 and 22 yards. The first, a leaping grab over Azizi Hearn, gave Cal its first lead of the game in the second quarter. The drive was extended by a fake punt on a fourth-and-1 play from its own 26-yard line.

On Cal’s next drive, Hunter made an over-the-shoulder grab on John Humphrey to give the Bears a 21-10 lead.

The Bruins felt frustrated after falling down by two scores, Thompson-Robinson said.

“We’re a lot better football team than that,” Thompson-Robinson said. “But again, just the resiliency of being able to fix those things. We got a bunch of smart football players out on that field.”

UCLA responded with a quick 40-second, 75-yard touchdown drive, as Thompson-Robinson scrambled for a 19-yard score to cut the Cal lead to 21-17 before halftime.

Thompson-Robinson said his status for the bowl game is to be determined, though if the Bruins were to make the Las Vegas Bowl, it would make his decision harder because he is from Vegas.

Kelly added that he hasn’t spoken to any players about potentially skipping the bowl game.

On Saturday, the Bruins were just focused on soaking in the win to cap their regular season. Loud music blasted from the locker room. The players gave Kelly a cake on his birthday and sang the now 59-year-old coach “Happy Birthday.”

“We’re enjoying this time,” Thompson-Robinson said. “For some guys, it may be their last time. So, just try to enjoy every moment, be together – you can hear the music out there now – just enjoying it.”

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