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Reevaluating UCLA Football's Ceiling After Two Crucial Wins

UCLA is coming off two crucial wins: a road win over Oregon and a home win over a gritty Wisconsin team just outside the Top 25. Our predictions at the beginning of the season were vastly different than where the Bruins sit now , and so I think it's time to reevaluate this team's ceiling moving forward.

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3 Questions UCLA Basketball Must Answer Before Season Begins

UCLA will give fans their first official look at this team ahead of the 2026-27 season as it prepares to take on California Baptist in its first exhibition game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 20

What To Watch From UCLA’s Projected Starters Against Cal Baptist

As the Bruins head towards their first live action of the season against Cal Baptist on Wednesday, we have a pretty good idea of what the starting lineup will look like.

Nico Iamaleava News / ESPN / October 19

Left knee surgery ends season for UCLA QB Iamaleava, Chesney says

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss the rest of the season for the ninth-ranked Bruins (6-0) after undergoing surgery for a knee injury sustained late in the first half of a 17-15 victory over Oregon, first-year coach Bob Chesney said on Monday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 19

Why UCLA Basketball Can Outperform Preseason AP Poll Ranking

The college basketball season grows closer and closer, and with that, the preseason AP Top 25 poll has finally been released. UCLA comes in at No. 22 in the country, a little lower than many UCLA fans may have expected.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 19

Two Key Stats Explain UCLA’s Gritty Win Over Wisconsin

The Bruins improved to 6-0 following a gritty win over an underrated Wisconsin squad. It was a tough win for the Bruins, but they were able to send Wisconsin home in the end.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 19

How UCLA Identity Looked Different in Win Over Wisconsin

UCLA kept its winning record alive at home following an impressive physical win over Wisconsin on Saturday night. This team looked very different from what we’ve seen in weeks prior, as their run game was completely shut down and the passing game was what kept this offense alive.

Ty Dieffenbach News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 18

The 'Reassuring' Sign Bob Chesney Received After UCLA Win

It was a special day for new starting quarterback Ty Dieffenbach, as he was able to eliminate a lot of the concerns that UCLA fans had heading into this game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 17

Bruins Nation Reacts to Impressive Win Over Wisconsin

The Bruins just keep on winning. I feel confident in the claim that no Bruins fans would have thought that UCLA would be 6-0 heading into Week 8, yet here we are.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 17

Instant Takeaways From UCLA's Physical Win Over Wisconsin

UCLA keeps the wins coming, as they improve to 6-0 under Bob Chesney in year one. The Bruins answered a lot of questions in the win against the Badgers, and more importantly, may have quieted a lot of the concern that stemmed from last week.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 17

Biggest Winners and Losers From UCLA's Week 7 Win Against Wisconsin

UCLA has another impressive win that they can add to their perfect resume at 6-0. In the 17-7 win at home over Wisconsin, here are the biggest winners and losers of the contest.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 17

2 Things UCLA Must Avoid To Take Down Wisconsin

The Bruins will need a lot of things to go right if they want to improve to 6-0 with a victory over Wisconsin in Week 7. In the past, UCLA has been able to skate by with a win despite turning the ball over, not converting in the red zone, and missing opportunities in crucial stages of the game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 17

What UCLA Win Over Wisconsin Would Say About Bob Chesney

For a program to have the turnaround like UCLA has had, it has been very easy for UCLA fans to buy into the Bob Chesney era. Chesney is the first UCLA head coach to begin his tenure 5-0, and he has a real chance to extend that record another week with a win.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 17

3 UCLA Football Players To Watch Against Wisconsin

The Bruins have had a fantastic run so far this season as they head into Week 7 5-0. UCLA faces a tough Wisconsin team in Pasadena this week, and they will need players on both sides of the ball to step up and make plays if they want to continue their perfect season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 16

2 Key Questions Ahead of UCLA Basketball's First Exhibition Game

We're less than a week away from our first glimpse at this UCLA team under Mick Cronin in his eighth year at the helm. Wednesday, Oct. 21, UCLA will take on California Baptist University in an exhibition scrimmage prior to the beginning of the season .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 16

Where To Watch UCLA vs. Wisconsin: Announcers, TV, Radio

Bob Chesney is the first UCLA coach to start his tenure at 5-0 and has a chance to improve that record to 6-0 against a Wisconsin team hungry for another ranked win on the road.

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

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

How Bob Chesney Taking Over College Football With UCLA

The Bruins were ready for a war in Eugene, Oregon. UCLA won its first road game at Oregon since 2004, and this pregame speech went ultra-viral: "They're about to go in and start the war, and he wants to make sure that nobody has any other thought," UCLA Coach Bob Chesney told his team pregame.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

UCLA's Perfect Start Could Come Down to These Key Aspects

As the Bruins attempt to defend their perfect record at 5-0, there’s a surprisingly good Wisconsin team standing in the way. Back in the preseason, I can

College Football 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

College Football News / EasySportz / October 12

Is UCLA Football Legit? The Bruins Are Turning Heads After Stunning Oregon

For years, UCLA football has been searching for a way to return to national relevance. Now, the Bruins are giving college football fans a reason to pay attention.

Nico Iamaleava News / Yardbarker / October 12