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While UCLA head coach Mick Cronin is focused on the 2025-2026 season, he and his staff have remained active on the recruiting trail in recent weeks. The 2026 recruiting class remains the Bruins' priority for now, but the program is also looking ahead to future cycles.

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Breaking Down UCLA's Preparation for Ohio State

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we're breaking down UCLA's week of preparation going into their toughest game of the year. The UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) haven't lost consecutive games since Tim Skipper took over as interim head coach until dropping back-to-back contests to No.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 14

Analyzing UCLA's Revived History vs Ohio State

The UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) are set to take on their biggest test of the season -- a road matchup with the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes -- on the heels of losing two consecutive games for the first time under Tim Skipper.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 14

Two Week 12 Games UCLA Fans Must Keep Track Of

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 14

Preview: UCLA's Top-Ranked Clash With Ohio State

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 13

UCLA Loses Three-Star Commit to Boise State

UCLA has achieved a series of wins on the recruiting trail over the past month. The Bruins have added four commits to their 2026 class, which once seemed

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 13

Analyzing UCLA's Remaining Football Opponents

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast we go through all three of UCLA's remaining football opponents and break down the matchup. The UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) are all but out on bowl game contention after their 28-21 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 13

UCLA's Discouraging Spot in Latest CFB Coaching Ranking

Back when the UCLA Bruins dismissed second year head coach DeShaun Foster after a 0-3 start, it appeared the program might've had a shot at landing a true culture changer.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 13

Can UCLA's Lauren Betts Dominate Despite Constant Double Teams?

Lauren Betts faced her toughest challenge yet of the 2025-26 season when Oklahoma sent aggressive double teams her way in UCLA's 73-59 victory. Seven turnovers and 4-of-11 shooting marked her worst performance yet.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 13

UCLA's Close Shares Discouraging Injury Update on Star Freshman

The No. 3 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) look like a juggernaut early in the season on the heels of a dominant 73-59 win over sixth-ranked Oklahoma. Despite just how good the Bruins look, they are still missing the key production of star freshman Sienna Betts, who is also the sister of UCLA star All-American Lauren Betts.

UCLA Looking to Flip 2026 Oregon State WR Commit

Despite not having a permanent head coach, UCLA general manager Khary Darlington and the rest of the program's recruiting staff have done an excellent job of adding talent to the Bruins' 2026 class in recent months.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 13

Where UCLA Ranks in KenPom Ahead of No. 5 Arizona Clash

The No. 15 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) may be undefeated through three games this season, but they've been rather underwhelming in basically all of their contests.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 13

UCLA Headlines Latest WBB Power Rankings

The No. 3 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) are off the great start in their highly-anticipated 2025-26 season, already grabbing a signature win just three games in.

Preview: UCLA WBB Clash With No. 11 North Carolina

The No. 3 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) began their juggernaut non-conference schedule with a dominant 73-59 win over the sixth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 13

Nico Iamaleava's Potential Flexed in Power 4 QB Ranking

Nico Iamaleava hasn't quite had the season he expected when leaving Tennessee for his hometown UCLA Bruins, but it also hasn't been all that bad. When

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 13

Inside UCLA’s Plan to Recover From First Back-to-Back Losses Under Skipper

Throughout what was an illustrious turnaround of a grim era of UCLA Bruins football, Tim Skipper inspired hope into fans and players who may have not had any after starting 0-4.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

UCLA Coach Close Spotlights Kneepkens’ Role in Win

Transfer guard Gianna Kneepkens is finding her rhythm at UCLA, and coach Cori Close sees her versatility as exactly what the Bruins needed this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

Four-Star 2027 Wide Receiver Details His UCLA Game-Day Visit

UCLA had several prospects in the Rose Bowl last Saturday for their game against Nebraska. While the game didn't go the Bruins' way, they made a strong impression on some of the nation's top recruits, including a four-star wide receiver in the 2027 class, who detailed his trip to Westwood.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

Keys to Establishing UCLA's Run Game vs Ohio State

The UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) are looking ahead to their toughest game of the season -- a road matchup against the first-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

UCLA WBB Boasts Top Spot in Initial Women's Bracketology

The No. 3 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) women's basketball team is coming off a signature early win of the season, dominating No. 6 Oklahoma at a neutral site.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

How Far UCLA Hoops Dropped in Latest March Madness Bracketology

The No. 15 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) came into the 2025-26 college basketball season with one of the highest potentials of any team. However, through three games, UCLA hasn't been able to get near its ceiling against middling teams.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

Flip Watch: Top UCLA Commit Becomes Latest Target

One of the few redeeming qualities of the DeShaun Foster era was a surge in recruiting during the UCLA Bruins' 2025 offseason. As soon as Foster was relieved of his duties just three weeks into the season, what was once a top 20 recruiting class in the nation crumbled.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

UCLA Injury Update on Key Offensive Lineman

The UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten), despite having a pretty unlucky season, have been afforded a great bill of health all year, losing only a few key players for 1-2 weeks through nine games.

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