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Leading Candidate for UCLA Basketball's Defensive X-Factor Emerging

Through UCLA's two exhibition games, one player has emerged as a very interesting piece of this Bruins roster. Coming from Butler in the offseason, there was some high praise from Mick Cronin for guard Azavier Robinson.

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UCLA QB Iamaleava 'heartbroken' over season-ending injury

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava says he's "heartbroken" his season was cut short after he was injured earlier this month in a win at Oregon.

Ty Dieffenbach News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 29

Why UCLA Could Soon Find Fireworks With Ty Dieffenbach

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava will not return to game action this year. The leading signal-caller suffered a left knee injury on Oct. 10 at Oregon. For the rest of 2026, Ty Dieffenbach will be steering UCLA on its hopeful voyage towards the College Football Playoff.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 29

How UCLA’s First Year Under Bob Chesney Is Defying Expectations

If Curt Cignetti hadn’t put together the ultimate program turnaround the last two seasons, what Bob Chesney is doing at UCLA may not be flying under the radar as much as it seems.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 29

3 November Games That Will Define UCLA Basketball’s March Ceiling

UCLA’s November slate isn’t stacked with the toughest of opponents, but it does have a few matchups, including its first, that present very real challenges.

UCLA Bruins News / New Baseball Media / October 28

2026 Fall College Baseball Reset: UCLA

For three months, it appeared that UCLA was on a glide back to Omaha. The Bruins were the consensus top team for nearly the entire 2026 regular season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

Analyzing UCLA’s Path To Hosting College Football Playoff Game

UCLA has never played for a national championship. The Bruins did not make a BCS appearance, nor did they make any trip to the College Football Playoff.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

UCLA's Bob Chesney Sends Strong Message Amid Poaching Concerns

The UCLA Bruins were 3-9 last season. As UCLA entered the 2026 season, the expectations that came with Bob Chesney were high, but nothing compared to what we’ve seen from the Bruins so far.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

Biggest Winners from UCLA’s Final Exhibition Match Against San Diego

The Bruins put together a solid second-half performance to handle San Diego at home 82-50, and will now gear up for the real thing. There were a lot of standouts in this matchup, but these three Bruins provided the best performances of the night for UCLA, and with similar production moving forward, can be special players for this team.

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / October 27

Bob Chesney's take on potentially getting poached should calm UCLA fans

Chesney has UCLA at 7-0 and ranked No. 7 in the country. He looks like the next Cignetti.

UCLA took a page out of Indiana's playbook, and it's working just the same

UCLA looks to remain perfect, going for 8-0 start vs. Nevada

3 yards and a cloud of dust: Big Ten's success in Week 8 was a throwback to the 1970s

No dominant team has emerged yet in college football through Week 9

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / October 27

UCLA took a page out of Indiana's playbook, and it's working just the same

The hottest football ticket right now in Los Angeles is not the Los Angeles Rams, the Los Angeles Chargers or even the USC Trojans. It’s about 30 minutes northeast in Pasadena with the No. 7 UCLA Bruins.

UCLA looks to remain perfect, going for 8-0 start vs. Nevada

BYU, Texas Tech losses lead disastrous week in Big 12

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

UCLA men's basketball vs. San Diego: Preview, Matchups to Watch

The Bruins are preparing for their second and final exhibition game of the season before their highly anticipated season opener against No. 5 Arizona on Nov.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

Who Should Close Games for UCLA? Toughest Decision Facing Mick Cronin

There hasn't been much discussion of which five players will start for UCLA basketball in 2026-2027. It's pretty easy to tell which five will begin the season for the Bruins, based on what we assumed to be the starting lineup during this offseason, which was all but confirmed in the exhibition last week against Cal Baptist.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

3 Key Players for UCLA Basketball Against San Diego

UCLA only has one final opportunity for live preparation before they take on Arizona in their crucial season opener. The Bruins will take on San Diego at home in their second of two exhibition matches.

Jaylen Petty News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

How Jaylen Petty Changes UCLA’s Offense (and Who Benefits Most)

The Bruins have a great mix of different types of players on their roster. They have experienced veterans such as Eric Dailey Jr. and Trent Perry, as well as talented young players like Nikola Kusturica, Jaylen Petty, and Joe Philon.

Wayne Knight News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 26

UCLA’s Running Backs Have Embraced One Important Philosophy

Wayne Knight has been spectacular this season for UCLA. However, one of the biggest factors in Knight’s success this season has been what Bob Chesney built around him.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 26

UCLA Football Lands 4-Star QB Josiah Boyd: What It Means

The Bruins continue to win on and off the field. This past weekend, UCLA landed a commitment from 4-star elite quarterback prospect Josiah Boyd. According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings , Boyd is the 76th overall player in the class of 2028, and the No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 26

Crucial Area UCLA's Bob Chesney Has Been Excellent in This Season

It’s easy to look at UCLA’s 7-0 undefeated record and the No. 7 next to their name, reflecting the immense amount of success they have had so far, and call Bob Chesney one of the best coaches in college football this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 26

UCLA Football Stock Report: Three Players Rising After Week 8

For the first time since 2005, the UCLA Bruins are 7-0. As the Bruins continue to ride the momentum from Week 8, here are the players who have seen the biggest rise in their stock this week.

College Football News / TWSN / October 24

UCLA’s Best Start in Two Decades Comes With a Warning to the Playoff Field

When the UCLA Bruins entered the 2026 college football season they did so with just a 1% chance to reach the College Football Playoffs. Now, seven games into the season and the Bruins sit with a 7-0 record and now have a 45% chance to make it to the postseason.

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / October 16

UCLA's hot start reflected in Associated Press midseason All-America teams

The UCLA Bruins are 5-0 and ranked No. 12 in the nation. Bob Chesney's team appears to be for real.

Bob Chesney draws Curt Cignetti comparison amid UCLA's remarkable turnaround

How to stop worrying (and maybe even love) CFP's dreaded 24-team expansion

Furious about 24-team College Football Playoff? Fans should tell SEC, Big Ten to unring the bell

The 'Winningest football coaches in Big Ten history' quiz

Curt Cignetti News / Yardbarker / October 14

Bob Chesney draws Curt Cignetti comparison amid UCLA's remarkable turnaround

The UCLA Bruins are rolling on the gridiron, and they look like a program that could make College Football Playoff noise. When was the last time that could be said about UCLA football?

No. 12 UCLA has questions at QB entering meeting with Wisconsin

Indiana's Curt Cignetti's take on Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith: 'He's a freak'

No. 5 Indiana puts winning streaks on line as No. 4 Ohio State embraces 'great challenge'

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

Nico Iamaleava News / Yardbarker / October 12