UCLA FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: WILLIAMS IS A BIG TASK FOR DBS.

Byline: BRIAN DOHN Staff Writer

Trey Brown wasn't giving away UCLA's defensive gameplan for Saturday's contest at No. 18 Oregon, but one thing the junior cornerback would like to do is get an exclusive shot at shutting down the Pacific-10 Conference's top receiver.

Oregon's Jaison Williams is averaging a league-best 105.6 yards per game. He has 33 catches, which is second in the conference, and five touchdowns in the Ducks' spread offense.

``If I'm able to be matched up with him, then I'll be ready to do so,'' said Brown, one of the Pac-10's most consistent cornerbacks. ``I would like the opportunity to go out there and get after somebody like him. He's one of those guys on their offense who's a go-to guy, and I feel like I'm a corner who can limit those abilities that he has.''

Williams, a 6-foot-5, 240-pound sophomore, will give UCLA's smaller cornerbacks a matchup problem. Brown is 5-9. The Bruins' other starting cornerback, Rodney Van, is 5-11.

Williams has more than twice the number of catches as the Ducks' second-leading receiver, Dante Rosario, who has 16 receptions and is averaging 37.2 yards per game.

``I'm sure I will be on (Williams) at some point in the game,'' Brown said. ``When I get that opportunity, I (have) to go out and lock him down.''

Injury update: Bruins starting middle linebacker Christian Taylor, who calls the defensive signals, is questionable after suffering a sprained ankle against Arizona.

``We'll list (Taylor) as day-to-day,'' Bruins coach Karl Dorrell said. ``I know that he feels a lot better. He's in a protective boot to try and keep the pressure off of that as long as we can. He'll try to do some drill work in practice this week to try and get himself ready to play.''

Sophomore Kyle Bosworth played the second half and registered five tackles against the Wildcats, but also had a few moments where his inexperience hurt.

``Bosworth came in and played admirably,'' Dorrell said. ``He missed a couple of checks here and there, but that's what is going to happen for a first-time guy playing, really, in a first-time role for a half a game. But he played really well.''

Behind Bosworth is sophomore John Hale.

Defensive tackle Chase Moline (herniated disk), receiver Joe Cowan (knee) and defensive back Michael Norris (knee) are each questionable.

As for Oregon, the Ducks are banged up, especially on defense. Linebacker Brent Haberly, cornerback Jackie Bates, defensive end Victor Filipe and defensive tackle Cole Linehan, each projected starters beginning the season, are all out. Also, cornerback Terrell Ward (knee) missed Saturday's loss at Cal and is questionable.

On offense, receiver Cameron Colvin (hamstring) is doubtful and receiver Garren Strong (groin) is questionable.