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UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 4

When ranking the best 20 players in UCLA’s history, it’s hard to separate individual success from team championships. Fortunately, we don’t have to separate the two for the legendary Bruin coming in at No.

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How UCLA’s Bob Chesney Already on Track To Exceed Expectations

It has been a phenomenal start to this new era under Bob Chesney. The Bruins have put together two wins to start the season, both with fantastic fourth-quarter performances.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 16

3 Big Positives To Take Away From UCLA's Week 2 Win

In UCLA’s Week Two win over San Diego State, there are certainly many things you wish to see improved. The team started off sloppy and slow, and you felt that in just about every unit, especially on the offensive side of the ball.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 15

UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 5

We’ve finally reached the top five in our countdown of the top 20 UCLA Bruins of all time. When ranking the best 20 Bruins in UCLA’s history, there is no shortage of players who won National Championships under John Wooden.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 15

Grading Every UCLA Offensive Position Group After Week 2

After a Week Two win against San Diego State, the Bruins' offense has received its report card. I understand that Bob Chesney isn’t asking Iamaleava to do a whole lot, but he's still left a lot to be desired based on what he's shown so far.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 14

UCLA Snap Count Analysis: Biggest Winners So Far This Season

After a Week Two win against San Diego State, the Bruins have a lot to improve on, but also a lot to be excited about. Some players stepped up against the Aztecs and showed that they deserve more snaps as the season progresses.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 14

UCLA Football Stock Report: Risers & Fallers After Week 2

The Bruins improved to 2-0 behind a 28-10 win over SDSU in Week Two. Through the first two weeks of the season, many players have boosted their stock, while others have left much to be desired.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 14

UCLA Football's Perfect Start Is Hiding a Major Concern

Through the first two weeks of the season, UCLA is 2-0. There’s certainly a lot to be excited about in Westwood, as the new era of UCLA football under Bob Chesney is already off to a great start in 2026.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 14

Key Player Who Stepped Up in UCLA’s Win Over SDSU

The Bruins have had far too many injuries so far this season to feel comfortable with, especially among the wide receivers. As the availability in that unit continues to dwindle, Michigan transfer Semaj Morgan made a name for himself in the win against San Diego State.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 13

Bruin Breakdown: One-Dimensional Offense Could Be Worrisome

For two straight weeks to start the season, UCLA has put out a phenomenal product on the ground and left a bit to be desired through the air. In Week One, the Bruins rushed for 277 yards, and all six of UCLA’s total touchdowns came on the ground.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 13

Bob Chesney Sends Clear Message After UCLA’s Slow Start

The Bruins didn’t get off to a great start in Week 2 against San Diego State, at least on the offensive side of the ball. When Bob Chesney gave his statement about how the night unfolded, he was very blunt about his thoughts surrounding the offensive performance: “That is not the way we want to play football...,” Chesney said.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 12

UCLA Fans Give Wild Reactions in Week Two Win Over SDSU

There were plenty of mixed reactions throughout UCLA’s Week 2 win against San Diego State. For the most part, fans started off very disappointed after the sluggish start that the UCLA offense showed.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 12

Key Takeaways From UCLA's Explosive Win Over SDSU

The Bruins improved to 2-0 with a 28-10 win over San Diego State, fueled by a fourth-quarter explosion that ultimately put the Aztecs to bed. There’s a lot to like about UCLA’s performance in their home opener at the Rose Bowl, but also a lot of improvements you’d like to see made in the coming weeks.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 12

SDSU Coach Sends Strong Pregame Message About UCLA’s Talent

San Diego State will head into Pasadena to play a very talented UCLA team, and they know that. The Bruins enter their Week Two matchup with a lot of momentum thanks to their win over Cal in Week One.

UCLA Football vs. San Diego State: Preview:, TV, Radio

The Bruins will look to continue their impressive start to the season in their home opener at the Rose Bowl as they welcome San Diego State for Week 2.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 12

What We Could See From UCLA's Iamaleava Against SDSU

Nico Iamaleava is coming off the worst year of his career. As UCLA enters a season with a ton of promise and Iamaleava’s NFL Draft hopes rely heavily on his performance this season, it’s safe to say that he’s under a lot of pressure to perform.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 11

UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 6

Today we’re continuing with the countdown of the top 20 Bruins of all time, and we’re inching closer to the top 5 as we reveal No. 6 on the list. To determine this ranking, both individual and overall team success were the main factors.

UCLA Bruins News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Former UCLA Bruins Star Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Atonio Mafi has been waived by the Las Vegas Raiders, a corresponding move after claiming guard Bryce Cabeldue off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks, via the NFL transaction log.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 10

SDSU's Sean Lewis is ready to take on Bob Chesney and UCLA

There's not much of a rivalry between the San Diego State Aztecs and the UCLA Bruins, but perhaps all that is about to change.

San Diego State steps into old Pac-12 territory, takes on UCLA

Four must-watch college football games that could shake up Week 2

NCAA reportedly issuing new guidance in wake of Michigan-Western Michigan fiasco

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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 10

One Missing Thing That Could Help UCLA Prepare for March

The Bruins have done a great job building a talented roster capable of competing with some of the basketball giants in the Big Ten. Michigan is coming off an incredibly successful season as the defending national champions, and Illinois is fresh off a trip to the Final Four, with an upcoming season in which it retained most of its premier talent.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 10

One Unit UCLA Will Need To Stop Against SDSU

The Bruins have plenty of talent to face this season. Coming off the 45-24 win against Cal, UCLA took down some of the best players in the country, as both Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and Ian Strong look to be the real deal.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 10

UCLA Players Who Must Be More Involved in Week Two

The Bruins did a good enough job spreading the ball out in Week One, with seven different receivers getting a reception against Cal. Still, there are weapons available to Nico Iamaleava on the Bruins that didn’t see as much involvement in the offense as their talent suggests.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 9

UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 7

As we continue with the ranking of the top 20 best UCLA Bruins of all-time, we’re inching closer to the top five as we arrive at the No. 7 slot. This Bruin is one of the most widely known players to come from UCLA and has one of the best NBA careers of any Bruin mentioned so far.

UCLA makes huge change in leadership ahead of 2026 college football season

This move comes just days before the 2026 college football season kicks off for the Bruins.

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Texas QB Arch Manning shouldn't be an overwhelming favorite to go No. 1 overall in 2027 NFL Draft

Georgia under pressure up front after losing defensive starter Xzavier McLeod

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Bob Chesney being credited for energy shift for UCLA football

The UCLA Bruins haven't had a double-digit win season on the gridiron since Jim Mora was the head coach way back in 2014. In fact, those Mora days probably look good now for UCLA fans, despite the fact that he went 9-14 in his final two seasons before being fired.

Mario Cristobal, Miami reportedly agree to contract extension

Indiana woefully underrepresented in Joel Klatt's best players list

Four college football teams entering a national championship-or-bust season

Weekly Syllabus: College football training camps open

The 'College football color teams' quiz