Bruins Nation's morning college football open thread and Bruin Bites round-up of the various bits and pieces from around the UCLA-iverse as the Bruins prepare to take on the hated Southern Cal Trojans.

Open thread somewhat tracking Friday night college football action on ESPN and also sharing pre-game mood music, and a list of Southern Cal-UCLA watch parties gathering for Bruin alums across the nation. BEAT $C.

We take a look at Southern Cal's defense, led by their aggressive defensive line.

The UCLA Bruins Football team is off to a good start in recruiting. The Bruins can sustain that momentum by beating Southern Cal.

The Bruins still hold the all-time record at eight consecutive wins, and here’s hoping we eclipse that record starting with Saturday’s game. U.C.L.A. versus u$c, playing for the outright Pac-12 South division championship – how do the teams compare?

Bruins Nation takes a few minutes to chuckle at a pathetically stupid petition started by Southern Cal fans upset that UCLA won't allow their skirt-wearing drum major to stab his tiny sword into UCLA's logo at the Rose Bowl.

It’s simple. 2012 season will not be a successful one for UCLA if the Bruins blow a massive opportunity against Southern Cal on Saturday

We take a look at Southern Cal's offense and point out their key players.

Coach Mora spoke to the media on Wednesday about the Bruins' practice as they prepare to face Southern Cal for the Pac-12 South title this weekend