CFB: UCLA beats Tennessee 19-15 thanks to Vols miscues
By BETH RUCKER
Associated Press Writer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UCLA stopped Tennessee’s Montario Hardesty on fourth-and-2 in the closing minutes to make Kai Forbath’s four field goals stand up for a 19-15 win over the mistake-prone Volunteers on Saturday.
Trailing by 6, the Vols (1-1) had a chance to take the lead from UCLA after driving 52 yards, but UCLA held fast.
Tennessee got a safety when Dennis Rogan sacked Kevin Prince on the next drive, but an inept Jonathan Crompton took a sack and threw three incomplete passes after getting the ball back.
After a confident opener, Crompton unraveled early against the Bruins.
On the first play after halftime, he threw his third interception of the day — to Rahim Moore. Forbath kicked a 39-yard field goal four plays later for a 13-10 lead.