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UCLA Player Praises Practice Field After Harsh Early Reviews

The UCLA Bruins' new and improved $2.9 million grass practice field may have taken a few months longer to be finished. It may also have flooded just a few days after being finished, forcing the Bruins to move to the intramural field.

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Jerry Neuheisel: A Quiet Rising Star in College Football

Jerry Neuheisel hasn’t yet been a name on every fan’s mind, but his recent work at UCLA suggests he might not stay under the radar much longer. As a former quarterback turned coach, Neuheisel has steadily built credibility, and recent events have pushed him into the conversation as one of the more interesting young assistants in college football.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 16

UCLA Women’s Hoops Freshman Inks Major NIL Deal

Westwood is where stars are made, and UCLA Bruins freshman basketball sensation Sienna Betts just landed a star-studded NIL endorsement deal with one of the most notable shoe brands in the world.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 16

UCLA Guard Impressing Coaches With Elite Preseason Form

The UCLA Bruins men's basketball season is near, and Westwood has one of the most promising teams going into the new year. Between the star acquisition

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 16

UCLA Takes Leap in Latest March Madness Projection

Mick Cronin's UCLA Bruins are entering the 2025-26 season with some of the most upside in college basketball, coming in as the No. 12 team on the official Preseason AP Top 25 Poll.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

Three Bruins Who Must Step Up To Finish the Season

UCLA has won its last two in a very impressive fashion. After beating Michigan State 38-13, the Bruins have shed their "one-hit-wonder" label after upsetting Penn State the week prior.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

UCLA Extends Offer to 2028 Wide Receiver

There was a point this season when it felt like UCLA was going to have a hard time convincing recruits to commit to the Bruins. However, after two straight wins, interim head coach Tom Skipper and his staff are using that momentum to help them on the recruiting trail.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

2027 Four-Star WR Names UCLA In Top-5 Ahead of Commitment

The 2026 recruiting cycle is slowing down, and programs are now turning their attention to their 2027 recruiting classes. While UCLA still has a lot of work to make up in 2026 after losing a lot of commitments following the firing of head coach DeShaun Foster, the Bruins could be on the verge of landing their third 2027 commit.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

UCLA Extends Offer to 2026 San Diego State Commit

After UCLA parted ways with head coach DeShaun Foster, the Bruins saw a wave of decommitments from their 2026 recruiting class. Over the last month, interim head coach Tim Skipper and the Bruins' staff have worked hard to find new players to fill out the class.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

Unfiltered UCLA Take Points to Absurdity of Midseason Turnaround

The UCLA Bruins (2-4, 2-1 Big Ten) are enduring one of the biggest program turnarounds of the college football season behind interim head coach Tim Skipper and offensive play-caller Jerry Neuheisel.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

UCLA Defender Shares Early Maryland Offensive Takeaways

The UCLA Bruins (2-4, 2-1 Big Ten) are coming off one of the most impressive two-week stretches in all of college football. But that's behind them, and they need to prepare for a new challenge on Saturday -- a rising Maryland team.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

How Tim Skipper Unlocked UCLA's Nico Iamaleava

Nico Iamaleava has turned into one of college football's most exciting quarterbacks throughout UCLA's improbable season turnaround. The redshirt freshman starred in both of the Bruins' upsets against No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

Tim Skipper’s Plea to UCLA Fans Before Maryland Showdown

Despite UCLA's incredible season turnaround, one thing is missing -- fans packing the Rose Bowl. It's been one of the main blemishes on Bruins football for the better part of the last decade, and interim head coach Tim Skipper wants that to change for UCLA's homecoming clash against Maryland this Saturday.

Jerry Neuheisel News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

Noel Mazzone's Hidden Impact on UCLA's Offensive Resurgence

Ask the casual college football fan who is leading the UCLA Bruins through this stunning turnaround, and they'll likely point to offensive play-caller Jerry Neuheisel, even before interim head coach Tim Skipper.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

UCLA HC's Blunt Message Amid Improbable Turnaround

UCLA Bruins interim head coach Tim Skipper has been about nothing but messaging since taking the reins of a 0-3 program. However, his messages resonated with everyone in the locker room.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

Skipper Shares UCLA Transfer, Redshirt Updates After 30-Day Window

It has officially been a month since the UCLA Bruins dismissed second-year coach DeShaun Foster, meaning the 30-day window Bruins players were afforded to decide whether to enter the transfer portal or redshirt the season has officially closed.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

UCLA Women’s Basketball Lands Elite Ranking in Impressive Top 25

The UCLA Bruins women's basketball season is closer than ever, as indicated by the first official preseason AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll, which was released on Tuesday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

An In-Depth Look at the Bruins’ Backfield

After starting the season 0-4, the Bruins have finally found their footing on offense. After beating both Penn State and Michigan State in their last two, it has been the run game that has stepped up.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

Projecting UCLA Football's Daunting Path Ahead

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we take a look at UCLA's remaining opponents and how they did in Week 7. Week 7 of the college football season was another great one for the UCLA Bruins (2-4, 2-1 Big Ten), who proved that they aren't one-hit-wonders with a dominant 38-13 win over Michigan State.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14