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Why One Fresh Face Could Elevate UCLA's Passing Attack

UCLA football is under new management for the upcoming season under former James Madison head coach Bob Chesney. Bob Chesney has completely turned over the Bruins' roster this offseason, relying mostly on the transfer portal to bring in experienced players and younger players who can help turn the Bruins into a better team.

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New UCLA Addition Poised to Break Out in Big Ten

UCLA Football will have a much better running game next season compared to the previous season. Last year was a season to forget, not only for fans but for the UCLA program.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 26

UCLA Football Freshman Most Likely to Surprise Everyone This Season

UCLA football is going to be a very intriguing team for the upcoming 2026 college football season. In his first offseason with the UCLA Bruins, Bob Chesney has completely overturned the roster for the upcoming year, primarily using the transfer portal.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 25

Why UCLA Football Could See a Major Turnaround in 2026

Bob Chesney arrives at UCLA with the task of turning around a program that had its fourth-worst season in 98 years of the program. Chesney brought 10 players with him from James Madison, out of the 43 incoming transfers on the UCLA roster.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 25

UCLA Training Camp Preview: Wide Receiver Position Battle to Watch

Production from the wide receivers is the biggest on-field question for UCLA entering the 2026 season. Mikey Matthews is the only one of the top four receivers for UCLA in 2025 returning to the Bruins in 2026.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 25

The Most Intriguing Position Battle at UCLA Camp

UCLA Football will be a much-improved team next season. In his first offseason as the UCLA football head coach, Bob Chesney completely changed the roster for the upcoming 2026 college football season.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 25

UCLA Football: Players Under the Most Pressure in 2026

Any discussion about which UCLA football players are under the most pressure heading into the 2026 season starts with quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Iamaleava needs to be more efficient and productive for UCLA to thrive during the 2026 season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 24

UCLA Football Returners With Most To Prove This Season

The extreme turnover in the 2026 UCLA roster means that all of the returning starters for the Bruins have a lot to prove this season. UCLA signed 42 transfers and 20 players in the 2026 class.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 24

Next Steps for UCLA After Missing on 4-Star Brady Edmunds

Bob Chesney has done an amazing job recruiting top-tier talent to commit to play for UCLA football. UCLA has had difficulty recruiting top-tier talent to commit to the Bruins, as it has not had a recruiting class ranked higher than 30th since 2018, according to Rivals.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 23

Looming Question for UCLA Football in Chesney's First Year

Fall camp is quickly approaching for UCLA football and new head coach Bob Chesney. Throughout the offseason, new head coach Bob Chesney has completely rebuilt this Bruins roster.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 22

How Close UCLA Is To Competing for Big Ten Championship

New UCLA head coach Bob Chesney faces his toughest challenge leading a football program. UCLA has not won a conference championship since Bob Toledo led the Bruins to a perfect 8-0 record in conference play to win the 1998 PAC-10 title outright.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 22

Biggest Questions Facing UCLA Football Entering Fall Camp

Last season, UCLA was one of the worst teams in the Big Ten, posting a 3-9 overall record and a 3-6 conference play mark. After the end of the season, Bob Chesney was hired as he was one of the hottest coaching names in the cycle.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 22

Why Azavier Robinson Is Perfect Backup Point Guard for UCLA

UCLA men’s basketball might not have to worry about its backup point guard problem heading into next season. As we all know, the Bruins had an underwhelming season last year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 21

UCLA Football 2026 Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 5

UCLA football's head coach has completely changed the roster for the upcoming 2026 college football season, especially the wide receiver room. Last year, one of the biggest reasons Nico Iamaleava did not have a good year was the lack of receivers to throw to.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 21

One Returning UCLA Player Ready To Become a Star

UCLA football will have a completely different roster compared to last season's disaster. New head coach Bob Chesney just had one of the best seasons for a Group of Six program in history.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 21

Five Reasons To Believe UCLA Can Exceed Expectations This Season

UCLA football is a team that, under new management, will be worth watching in Bob Chesney's first year as head coach. Since taking over as head coach in the offseason, Chesney has completely overhauled the roster, adding 42 new players from the transfer portal and 20 incoming freshmen from the 2026 high school class.