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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.

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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

UCLA's Iamaleava Garnering Heisman Trophy Consideration

Nico Iamaleava has been slowly quieting many of his doubters over the course of the last two weeks, leading the UCLA Bruins to two quality, season-changing wins.

UCLA Unveils Retro Air Jordans for Homecoming Game Against Maryland

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UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / October 14

The UCLA Bruins Offense Has An Identity…Finally

Something finally clicked in Westwood. After opening the season 0 and 4, the UCLA Bruins have completely flipped their offense under interim head coach Tim Skipper and playcaller Jerry Neuheisel.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

Inside the Locker Room Change The Sparked UCLA's Turnaround

When a team is trying to turn a season around, like Tim Skipper and the UCLA Bruins (2-4, 2-1 Big Ten) are in the process of doing, every little thing matters.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

Skipper Explains How UCLA’s Defense Flipped the Script

One of the biggest stories amidst UCLA's stunning turnaround has been Jerry Neuheisel and the revamping of the Bruins' offense. Although most would argue that the most necessary change came on the other side of the ball.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

Tim Skipper Shares Key UCLA Football Injury Updates

The UCLA Bruins (2-4, 2-1 Big Ten) have gone through a rollercoaster of a season, all culminating after a dominant 38-13 win against Michigan State, their second-straight.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

Tim Skipper’s UCLA Message: 'Don't Get Bored With Success'

Following their stunning win over Penn State two weeks ago, Tim Skipper's message to his UCLA squad posed one question -- "Are you a one-hit-wonder?" The question fueled the Bruins to take care of business against Michigan State this week, dominating the Spartans, 38-13.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

Skipper Addresses Misplaced Credit in UCLA’s Turnaround

Tim Skipper may not be getting all the credit across social media, but his turnaround of the UCLA Bruins has been one of the biggest revelations of the college football season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

UCLA Wins Midseason College Football Superlative

The midway point of the college football season is a great time to look back at the beginning of the season to see how things played out. That practice is particularly unique when looking at how the UCLA Bruins' (2-4, 2-1 Big Ten) season has transpired.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 8