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Ex-Wolverine RB Zach Charbonnet scores UCLA’s 1st TD of 2021
By Paul Harvey
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Zach Charbonnet headed out West this offseason, and the former Michigan running back is starting strong with his new squad.
After the 2020 season, Charbonnet transferred to Chip Kelly’s UCLA squad. The Bruins are taking on Hawaii in Week 0, and Charbonnet scored early on.
After taking a handoff, Charbonnet waited on his blocking to develop. The UCLA offensive line created a nice hole, allowing him to cut back and hit the open field.
The run went for 21 yards and a touchdown:
Nice run by Michigan transfer and highly touted recruit Zach Charbonnet for UCLA. Good drive for him and Brittain Brown #CFF pic.twitter.com/VV1DsSuS19
— Theddy (@HaitianKid79) August 28, 2021
With the first quarter of that game winding down, Charbonnet has 34 yards on 3 carries with the touchdown. He also has a catch for 14 yards.
Originally a top-50 prospect nationally for the class of 2015, Charbonnet rushed for 850 yards and 12 touchdowns with the Wolverines. He is back in his home state after playing his high school ball in Westlake Village, California.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.