UCLA Coach Jim Mora does not usually announce suspensions, but Starks being held out had the feel of a disciplinary measure because he was not injured and no other explanation was given for his absence. Starks had been allowed to practice this week, with Mora saying his playing status would be a game-time decision. Asked midweek what Starks would need to do to be allowed to play, Mora said, “I’d have to decide to play him.”That didn’t happen. There was extra incentive for Starks to play against UNLV because it’s his hometown team. A Starks did play for the Bruins, but it was freshman tailback Jalen Starks, who is not related to Nate.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 11, 2016 04:41 UTC