After news broke that Bob Chesney will hire Dean Kennedy as UCLA’s next offensive coordinator, the focus now shifts to evaluating who will lead the Bruins on the defensive side of the ball.
It was announced to the media on Dec. 7 that there is a chance that the highly anticipated freshman might be able to suit up in the Bruins' next matchup.
The buzz surrounding Bob Chesney is at an all-time high. Not only has he led JMU to the College Football Playoff, but he has also signed on as UCLA’s newest head coach, giving Bruins fans plenty of reason for excitement.
While not in writing as of yet, the Bruins are expected to sign Dean Kennedy, the current offensive coordinator for JMU. Matt Zenitz broke the news for the Bruins, offering some peace of mind to fans who were concerned about who would take control of what has been a disastrous offense for UCLA.
From Westwood to Europe, a UCLA QB has found himself a new home. The quarterback in question is Ethan Garbers, who played at UCLA from 2021 to 2024. While the Bruins didn’t find much overall success during his tenure, Garbers was a steady presence and remained loyal to the program throughout his entire college career.
This article breaks down all the offseason transfer portal activity for the UCLA college football program, covering every addition and departure, position-by-position impact, and what it means for the team's future.
The Bruins have played up to expectations so far this season; however, they will be put to the test in their next eight games. The Bruins will kick off this eight-game gauntlet with Cal Poly and Long Beach State; however, things will start to get dicey after, as they will face off against No.
Bob Chesney is officially the coach for the UCLA Bruins for the foreseeable future. Here is what he had to say at his opening press conference. After UCLA was able to win the championship in the NCAA Water Polo Tournament , it really raised the stakes for the vision of the football program moving forward.
A new era of UCLA football has arrived with the hiring of James Madison head coach Bob Chesney. Under Chesney, the Bruins are aiming to overhaul the entire football program after a disastrous 2025 campaign.
The Bruins are currently ranked No. 25 after back-to-back wins against conference opponents; their next matchup will gauge if the Bruins are for real. There's been no question that the Bruins have been alright to start the year.
One of the most hyped players this offseason for the Bruins has had an interesting start to the 2025-2026 season. Has Eric Dailey Jr. lived up to his offseason expectations?
It's been a chaotic year for UCLA. After entering the 2025 season with a lot of buzz, the Bruins got off to a disastrous 0-4 start, leading them to part ways with former head coach DeShaun Foster.
After hiring Bob Chesney, he continues to show why UCLA made the right choice. The Bruins’ 2025 campaign was a clear reminder to fans that UCLA is still far from making noise in an increasingly competitive college football landscape.
After back-to-back wins UCLA is sitting pretty good in the newest AP rankings. After the loss to Cal on Nov. 25, UCLA would fall out of the AP top 25 rankings, sending a clear message that the Bruins are not the team everyone thought they were.
Here are three overreactions form UCLA's 7-2 start of the season. The Bruins have been solid to start the season, and outside of the loss to Cal, they’ve largely looked as advertised.
Bob Chesney arrived in Westwood and delivered his opening statement — his first as the Bruins’ new head coach. While the hire is not yet officially finalized, as James Madison still has its College Football Playoff matchup against Oregon, his introduction marks the beginning of a new era for UCLA.
After avoiding high school recruiting entirely and relying solely on transfer portal additions in the 2025 recruiting cycle, many fans were eager to see
UCLA sits at 9–1 and already looks like a sure-fire Final Four team — and that’s without their most anticipated freshman even touching the floor yet. Sienna Betts has yet to touch the floor this season, sidelined by an injury that even had her in a boot at one point.
Rick Neuheisel hasn't coached at the college football level since his stint as the head coach of the UCLA Bruins from 2008-11, but he has still been around the game.
UCLA was able to thwart Oregon 80-59, here is what Cori Close had to say following the big win. The Bruins played ok in this one; it was clear that they were still far from their best.
In back-to-back year UCLA wins the NCAA Water Polo title game against USC. The Bruins were able to take down No. 1 USC in a very back-and-forth matchup, winning off a buzzer-beater from Jucá Carsalade, marking his second goal of the game.
The 2026 recruiting cycle was a wild ride for UCLA. After entering the 2025 season with one of the top classes in the nation, the Bruins struggled on the field, leading them to part ways with former head coach DeShaun Foster. After Foster's firing, UCLA saw several commits decommit from the program.
UCLA was able to pull of another dominate win over Oregon, winning 80 to 59. There were plenty of notable performances in this one that helped UCLA secure the win.
UCLA would beat Oregon 80-59, continuing to send a clear message that the Texas game was just a fluke. Getting to the final score wasn’t pretty by any standard.
Mick Cronin addressed the media following back-to-back confrence wins on the year. UCLA was able to thrash Oregon 74-63 , in a win that marks a turning point for a squad that had just two games before losing to a struggling Cal team.