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Overreaction or Reality: UCLA Has the Best Defense in the Big Ten

UCLA’s defense delivered a statement performance last Saturday against the Ducks. The Bruins were able to force seven turnovers in a 17-15 road win that propelled them into the top-15 teams in the country according to the latest top-25 AP Poll.

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3 UCLA Players Who Must Step Up After Iamaleava Injury

In case you missed it, quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been sidelined for the remainder of the season with a knee injury, and the Bruins' perfect season could potentially be in jeopardy.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

UCLA’s New QB Faces a Defining Test This Week

UCLA’s 5-0 start has put the Bruins in one of the most intriguing positions in all of college football. Few expected UCLA to stand where they do currently, and Nico Iamaleava’s season-ending knee injury creates a brand-new challenge for this team.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Can UCLA Make the College Football Playoff After Losing QB Nico Iamaleava to Injury?

UCLA is one of the biggest surprises through six weeks of the 2026 college football season. However, the Bruins’ playoff hopes suffered a major setback

Ty Dieffenbach News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 13

Ty Dieffenbach’s Journey To Becoming UCLA's New Potential QB1

I feel certain that few Bruins fans could have seen Ty Dieffenbach as the starting quarterback leading the 5-0 UCLA Bruins. Nico Iamaleava suffered an injury in the second quarter during the win against Oregon, and we saw our first look at what the rest of UCLA’s season will look like as Dieffenbach relieved him.

Wayne Knight News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 13

How Wayne Knight Can Completely Change UCLA Football's Offense

Through six weeks of college football, Wayne Knight has been atop the leaderboards in just about every major rushing category. If you still somehow don’t know who Wayne Knight is, you’re surely about to learn.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 13

The Biggest Decision UCLA Football Must Make Moving Forward

There seems to be a ton of uncertainty surrounding this UCLA team moving forward, and rightfully so. With Nico Iamaleava unlikely to return to action this season, Bob Chesney and this team will be put to the ultimate test, as they will have to pivot in order to keep their perfect season alive.

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.

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / October 12

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava likely to miss remainder of season

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava likely to miss remainder of season with knee injury

UCLA is off to a great start in 2026, but things just got much more difficult for the Bruins as they push for a CFB Playoff spot.

Bob Chesney gets first signature win at UCLA with upset of Oregon

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: First-year coaches earn signature wins

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

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 12

How Bob Chesney Making History for UCLA Football

The UCLA Bruins are 5-0 for the first time since 2022, and only the 15th time in program history. A month ago, the position the Bruins are currently in seemed unthinkable, yet here we are.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 12

UCLA Red Zone Report: Why Drives Stalled, How To Adjust

UCLA’s offense had an unfortunate performance against the Ducks in Week 6. UCLA continually had opportunities to score, especially in and around the end zone, yet missed far too many opportunities to put points on the board.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 12

3 Most Crucial Statlines in UCLA Football’s Win Over Oregon

There are a ton of takeaways from UCLA’s chaotic win over Oregon, and there will continue to be a ton of questions arising in the coming days. UCLA has turned a corner in college football, and as they head into deeper conference play, the road only seems to get easier.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 12

UCLA Football Stock Report: Four Players Rising After Week 6

There’s a lot to learn from UCLA’s 17-15 win over Oregon, and a lot of credit to be distributed. It was not an easy game by any means, but the Bruins battled until the end and escaped with their first win against Oregon in Eugene since 2004.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 11

How UCLA Can Manage Path With Potential Nico Iamaleava Injury

UCLA Quarterback Nico Iamaleava had a rough trip to Eugene. The senior quarterback only played in the first half against the Ducks, as he was sidelined for the remainder of the game following an injury sustained in the second quarter.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 11

Bruin Breakdown: UCLA Overcomes Quarterback Struggles Against Oregon

The Bruins are 5-0. Though some would consider it an ugly win on the road at Oregon, it counts the same toward the Bruins' record. It wasn’t an easy win by any means, and the Ducks made a valiant effort to give Bruins fans a sweat right down to the final seconds.

Wayne Knight News / ESPN / October 10

UCLA rides Knight's 2-TD day to take down Oregon, remain undefeated

UCLA overcame an injury to starting QB Nico Iamaleava and got two touchdowns from running back Wayne Knight in a 17-15 win over Oregon that improved the Bruins to 5-0.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 10

Bruins Nation Reacts to Ugly UCLA Win Over Oregon

In a chaotic ranked matchup against the Ducks, the Bruins were able to outlast Oregon with a 17-15 win on the road. It wasn’t a pretty win, but the Bruins have improved to 5-0 under Bob Chesney.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 10

3 Instant Takeaways From UCLA's Chaotic Win at Oregon

There are wins in sports that are hard to celebrate, and this should be one of them. While it was a terrific performance for the defense, this was an ugly game for the UCLA offense.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 10

Bob Chesney gets first signature win at UCLA with upset of Oregon

Only five games into his tenure at UCLA, head coach Bob Chesney is putting the program back on the map.

UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava makes an embarrassing mistake against Oregon

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava (leg) leaves game vs. Oregon

The 'College football color teams' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 10

Making Case for UCLA Basketball To Be Ranked in Preseason

The college basketball season is approaching quickly, and many AP poll voters are getting good looks at teams in exhibition games. While UCLA’s first exhibition match isn’t until Oct.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 7

What Oregon's Betting Odds vs. UCLA Mean for the Ducks

The No. 13 Oregon Ducks (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) and coach Dan Lanning have had some time to collect their thoughts during their bye week. Even redshirt junior quarterback Dante Moore could rest some more after suffering a concussion in the victory at the USC Trojans on Sept.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 6