The season-opening contest between Texas A&M and the No. 16 UCLA Bruins provides much in the way of theatre.

Noel Mazzone — the current A&M offensive coordinator — came to College Station after a four-year stint in Westwood with Jim Mora’s program. One would think the Aggies may have an advantage in terms of knowing what UCLA may run offensively. However, A&M defensive coordinator John Chavis expects the Bruins to shake things up a bit, and transition from Mazzone’s spread look.

Based upon the success Mazzone had in Westwood, it isn’t feasible to think UCLA will completely abandon all of the spread principles it has utilized the last few years. With that said, new offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu is rooted in pro-style schemes. It’s been Polamalu’s goal for UCLA to operate with more physicality.

As such, the Bruins are now incorporating a fullback and tight ends into its offensive design. It also wouldn’t be a stretch to assume signal-caller Josh Rosen will operate from under center at a higher clip when compared to his time under Mazzone’s tutelage.

UCLA will use three tights ends (Nate Iese, Jordan Wilson, Caleb Wilson) in addition to it’s defensive lineman-turned-fullback Ainuu Taua — who registers at a svelte 5-foot-11, 295 pounds.

Expect the Bruins to run plays from a myriad of different looks and formations. Whilst Mazzone’s playbook was rather simple and easy to understand, Polamalu’s is far bigger and more comprehensive. The ‘window dressing’ aspect of play design has been a point of emphasis during the fall camp period.

Though Texas A&M will undoubtedly have familiarity in regards to UCLA’s personnel, fully understanding what the Bruins will run on offense is still a bit of mystery.