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In this new era of college athletics, even the best teams can get better in the offseason, and the No. 3-ranked UCLA Bruins women's basketball team is a prime example.

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Three UCLA Stars Featured in Top 100 NCAA Rankings

The 2025-26 men's college basketball season is upon us, and the UCLA Bruins are projected to be one of the teams with the highest ceilings of the year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 24

Cori Close Reveals Recovery Timeline for UCLA’s Star Freshman

The UCLA Bruins women's basketball season is near, which means Cori Close's squad has been ramping up in practice despite a shorthanded Thursday. Star

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 23

Breaking Down UCLA's Preparation for No. 2 Indiana

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we break down how UCLA coaches are preparing for the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers. The UCLA Bruins (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) are putting even the biggest coaches and best college football teams on notice amid a 3-0 turnaround, which culminated after a gritty 20-17 win over Maryland this Saturday.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 23

UCLA vs. Indiana bold predictions for college football Week 9

Indiana is now 7-0 on the year, and looks to remain perfect as they host UCLA. Indiana is hoping to strengthen their playoff resume, as UCLA looks for the upset.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 23

Key Stats Defining UCLA's Season Ahead of Week 9

The UCLA Bruins (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) have been one of the biggest stories in college football over the last three weeks, and it's all culminated in this Saturday's FOX Big Noon Kickoff against the No.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 23

QB Nico Iamaleava Slides Down in Latest Rankings

The UCLA Bruins (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) have turned into one of the darling stories of college football, and Nico Iamaleava has managed to flip the script on how he's perceived on a national scale throughout their three-game win streak.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 23

UCLA DC Breaks Down Pivotal Matchup With Indiana

Tim Skipper and the UCLA Bruins (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) are looking to continue their illustrious turnaround on the main stage, FOX Big Noon Kickoff, against the No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 23

UCLA in Danger Of Losing 4-Star Defensive Lineman Commit

UCLA has been hot on the recruiting trail recently, picking up two commitments in the 2026 class from three-star offensive tackle Travis Robertson and three-star safety C.J.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 23

The Backstory Behind Tim Skipper and Kevin Coyle’s Partnership

The UCLA Bruins (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) are in the middle of an unprecedented turnaround with a coaching staff filled with mentors and mentees. Interim head coach Tim Skipper brought along Kevin Coyle, who was Skipper's defensive coordinator when he played in Fresno State.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 23

How Kevin Coyle Rebuilt UCLA's Defense

The UCLA Bruins (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) are enduring one of the biggest turnarounds in all of college football led by interim head coach Tim Skipper. But one

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 23

UCLA's Devastating Ranking Among P4 College Football Coaching Vacancies

The UCLA Bruins, despite a dreadful start to the season, are slowly turning into a destination for names on the coaching carousel. At least that's what the Bruins brass is hoping for.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

An In-Depth Look at the Bruins’ Wide Receivers

The Bruins' wide receiver room has been quiet to start the season; however, some notable performances indicate major improvements. UCLA has a tough schedule coming up, which means the Bruins' wide receivers must play their best.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

UCLA Defensive Coach Breaks Down Keys to Success vs. Indiana

The UCLA Bruins (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) are prepping for their toughest test of their turnaround under Tim Skipper -- the No. 2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers. One of the biggest hurdles the Bruins are going to have to get over is Indiana's staunch offense, led by Heisman hopeful Fernando Mendoza.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

Scouting Report on Latest UCLA 2026 Commitment

The UCLA Bruins are staying the course despite the rollercoaster of a season the program has endured, and not just on the field. Tim Skipper's Bruins stayed

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

Latest Big Ten Awards Projection Highlights UCLA’s Donovan Dent

With an exhibition win against San Diego State behind them, the UCLA Bruins men's basketball season is getting closer by the day. The Bruins are not only projected to be one of the best teams in the country, coming into the season as the No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

Coaching Gig Rankings: UCLA Job Overrated?

Over a month after firing second-year head coach DeShaun Foster, the UCLA Bruins are have become a darling in the college football landscape behind interim head coach Tim Skipper.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

UCLA's Lauren Betts Headlines Preseason All-America Team

The UCLA Bruins women's basketball season is inching closer and closer by the day, and Cori Close's squad is headlined by the arguable best player in college basketball -- senior center Lauren Betts.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

UCLA WBB Star Projected to Win Major Conference Honor

The UCLA Bruins women's basketball season is inching closer and closer by the day, and Cori Close's squad is headlined by the arguable best player in college basketball -- senior center Lauren Betts.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

UCLA Set to Host Four-Star Shooting Guard on Official Visit

While UCLA has yet to land a commit in the 2026 recruiting cycle, that could change soon. On Wednesday, October 22, the Bruins and head coach Mick Cronin are set to host a four-star shooting guard and a top-65 player in the 2026 class on campus for an official visit (OV).

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 21

UCLA Flips Three-Star Safety From Washington

Tim Skipper has done about as good a job as possible in his short time as UCLA's interim head coach. Not only has he led the Bruins to a three-game winning streak, but he and general manager Khary Darlington have been hot on the recruiting trail.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 21

UCLA’s Playoff Hopes Are Real — and in Their Hands

After beating out another Big Ten opponent, Maryland, UCLA has the keys to the College Football Playoffs. If the Bruins can win out, they would be 8-4 and have a chance to win the Big Ten championship for an automatic bid to the CFP.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 21

Re-Predicting UCLA's Remaining Schedule

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we're predicting the rest of UCLA's season... again! The UCLA Bruins (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) remain one of the hottest teams in college football after pulling out a grueling 20-17 win against the Maryland Terrapins.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / October 19

Belief and Breakthrough: Skipper’s UCLA Bruins Win 3rd Straight

Belief is starting to mean something for the UCLA Bruins football team again. Saturday night at the Rose Bowl, the Bruins won ugly but proved something bigger.

Nico Iamaleava News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava helped off the field after brutal blindside tackle

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava had to be assisted off the field Saturday after taking a huge hit in the closing stages of his team’s game against Maryland.