LOS ANGELES — Mikey Matthews is the first to admit he’s a positive guy. He said as such during Wednesday’s media availability.

“Always staying positive,” he said, despite UCLA’s recent three-game skid. “(Grab) two wins and finish the season. Because, again, we all have the same why, with (former UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster) bringing us all in, and it’s given an opportunity to let us play here.”

Things haven’t gone to plan in recent weeks for the junior wide receiver who transferred in from Cal. UCLA’s offense has stumbled over a three-game stretch against No. 2 Indiana , Nebraska and No. 1 Ohio State . Matthews did tally four catches for 18 yards against the Buckeyes a week ago, but the wideout’s season totals have remained on pace with his seasons playing for Utah in 2023 a

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