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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.

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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 / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 25

Bruin Breakdown: UCLA Football Cruises Past Struggling Spartans

The Bruins' chances at the College Football Playoff have continued to grow these past few weeks, and they’ll get better after another win at home to give UCLA a 7-0 record.

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 / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 24

Bruins Nation Reacts to UCLA’s Second-Half Takeover of MSU

The Bruins are 7-0 and should firmly be in the mix for the College Football Playoffs. It's been a fantastic season for UCLA so far, and Bob Chesney and Co.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 24

UCLA's Biggest Winners and Losers From Dominant Win Over MSU

The UCLA Bruins have improved to 7-0 following a dominant win over Michigan State. There’s a lot of positives to take from the win at home, and these three Bruins showed out in the Week 8 contest.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 24

UCLA's Mick Cronin Has High Praise for One Impressive Newcomer

Head coach Mick Cronin could not have been more complimentary to some of his newcomers following UCLA’s exhibition win over Cal Baptist last Wednesday night.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 24

3 UCLA Football Players To Watch Against Michigan State

As UCLA takes on Michigan State, there’s a lot at stake for the Bruins. UCLA is building steam towards a College Football Playoff appearance, and a loss to the Spartans could put a major pause on those conversations.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 24

How UCLA Basketball Answered Biggest Concern Against Cal Baptist

Throughout the offseason, there's been one area that has been a concern for this UCLA team, and specifically this frontcourt. However, the Bruins looked fantastic in the exhibition against Cal Baptist, and it looks like that concern may be shrinking heading into the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 23

3 Matchups That Will Decide UCLA’s Week 8 Game Against MSU

Michigan State can play spoiler to UCLA’s season in Week 8, but Bob Chesney and the Bruins have their sights set on continuing this perfect season. UCLA must send the Spartans back home and continue their own winning streak while adding to MSU’s five-game losing streak.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 23

Bruin Nation Should Be Thrilled About Kusturica's Early Performance

It’s been an exciting offseason for Bruins fans, largely in part due to the talented roster that Mick Cronin and Co. assembled through the transfer portal and beyond.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 23

What UCLA’s First Exhibition Told Us About the Rotation

Exhibition basketball in the month of October has its positives and negatives. The positive side is that we get college basketball in October, but the negative side seems to be that fans tend to overreact to the results.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

3 Storylines I'm Watching Most in UCLA's Week 8 Matchup

The Bruins head into a Week 8 matchup that most expect them to win. However, UCLA will need to play a complete game to eliminate all doubt about this team and keep building momentum as the season goes on.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

UCLA Basketball’s Biggest Winners in Exhibition vs. Cal Baptist

The Bruins looked even better than advertised against Cal Baptist in their first exhibition match of the season, and it looks like UCLA may be able to start this season off strong.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

Instant Takeaways From UCLA's Exhibition Win Over Cal Baptist

UCLA cruised by California Baptist in their first exhibition match of the season, winning 100-53. It was a fantastic showing from the Bruins in all facets, and there is a ton to unpack from this performance.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 21

Previewing UCLA Basketball's Exhibition Matchup Against Cal Baptist

UCLA fans will get their first look at the Bruins for the 2026-2027 season under Mick Cronin, as he heads into his eighth season with the team. UCLA will

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 21

UCLA’s Potential Sixth Starter Is Turning Heads

UCLA recently took part in a secret scrimmage at home against their neighbors in Fresno State. The Bruins reportedly took care of business, winning 90-64 in a secret scrimmage that was reportedly controlled by the Bruins in the second half.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 21

3 UCLA Players to Watch in Exhibition Against Cal Baptist

UCLA basketball will get a great opportunity to face outside competition when they take on Cal Baptist in their first public exhibition of the preseason.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 20

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.

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

College Football News / EasySportz / October 13

UCLA Quarterback Nico Iamaleava Out for the Season With Knee Injury

The UCLA Bruins have suffered a major blow to their season, as starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 campaign with a knee injury.