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UCLA Ace Pitcher Mocked Outside First Round of MLB Draft

UCLA baseball was the most dominant team in the country this season, beginning the year ranked No. 1 nationally and finishing as the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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Top UCLA Safety Target Announces Commitment Date

Bob Chesney has done a fantastic job in recruiting players for the 2027 high school class. UCLA football recruiting has historically struggled to crack the nation's elite, but that appears to be changing under Chesney's leadership.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 6

5-Star Prospect Sets Surprise UCLA Visit This Weekend

Since taking over as the head coach of UCLA football, Bob Chesney has been putting in work in the offseason to not only rebuild the roster for next year, but also the program for the future.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 5

Trio of UCLA Baseball Players Earn National Recognition

The 2026 baseball season didn't end the way UCLA wanted it to, but sometimes, you have such a good season that the praise continues even after you've been eliminated from national title contention much earlier than expected.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 4

UCLA Football Could Have Two Legit WR1 Options

New head coach Bob Chesney has completely changed this roster to put the program in a better position to win next year. One of the positions that needed a complete rework was wide receiver, as no receiver had over 550 receiving yards last year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 4

Assessing Return Man Options for UCLA in 2026

Special teams are often an overlooked phase of football from the fan perspective, but there's no doubt they make an impact on the game. The kicker needs

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 4

Checking in on UCLA's College World Series Teams

The Bruins entered the College World Series with two teams in their respective brackets: the men's baseball team as a 1-seed and the women's softball team as an 8-seed.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 4

How UCLA Basketball Can Surpass Projected Tournament Seeding

UCLA men's basketball is entering this basketball year with lower expectations than last year. Last season, UCLA entered the season ranked 12th in the preseason poll and among the top teams in the Big Ten.

Trent Perry News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 4

Why Trent Perry Will Take Leap for UCLA Next Season

The UCLA Bruins saw a lot of talent go out the window this offseason, but they were able to keep one of their best players from this past season, who continues to get better. That player is none other than Trent Perry.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 4

4 Early Thoughts on UCLA's November Trip to Big House

UCLA's last road trip of the 2026 college football season is a big one. The Bruins will journey to Ann Arbor to renew an old Big Ten-PAC-10 rivalry against the Michigan Wolverines, who once again have high expectations.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 4

Way-Too-Early 2027 UCLA Baseball Lineup Projections

UCLA baseball was the number one team in the country throughout the regular season, with a 48-6 record and a 28-2 mark in the Big Ten. The Bruins would then move on to the Big Ten Tournament, where they won each game in walk-off fashion, en route to the program's first Big Ten Championship.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 4

How UCLA Can Become a Top 25 Team Next Season

UCLA men's basketball heads into the upcoming season with tempered expectations compared to a year ago. Last season, the Bruins checked in at No. 12 in the preseason poll and were positioned as one of the Big Ten's elite programs.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 3

3 Players in 2027 Recruiting Class UCLA Should Prioritize

Mick Cronin hasn't had much success in the past two years with recruiting high school players. For the class of 2025, Cronin did not have a player commit to the Bruins, as he did all of his damage in retooling the roster through the transfer portal.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 3

UCLA's Kicking Situation Is Looking Up for Next Year

A whole lot of things have to go right for the Bruins to properly be in the hunt for postseason success, whether that would come in the form of a bowl game or the College Football Playoff, and they need one or the other to improve from last year's disaster.

3 Early Thoughts on UCLA's Friday Night Showdown with Illinois

UCLA's November football game against Illinois could be a huge one as the Fighting Illini could become the first ranked team to visit the Rose Bowl in 2026 -- depending on how their season goes after replacing a few key players.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 3

Why UCLA Baseball Biggest Disappointment of NCAA Tournament

UCLA was the number one team in college baseball all season, but its season ended in disappointment. UCLA finished the regular season with a 48-7 record

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 3

4 Potential Sleepers For UCLA Football in 2026

Every year, players come seemingly out of nowhere to become household names across college football. Those opportunities often arise from the departures of top players, thin depth charts, transfer opportunities, and a host of other situations.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 3

UCLA's Savage Reflects Following Shocking NCAA Tournament Loss

In truly stunning fashion, the UCLA Bruins were defeated in the Los Angeles Regional in the NCAA Tournament at the hands of Saint Mary’s. The Bruins entered the tournament as the No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 3

Where UCLA Baseball Players Will Be Picked in MLB Draft

UCLA baseball was the most disappointing team in the NCAA baseball tournament this year. Entering this year, the Bruins were the number one team in the nation, and finished the year as the number one team in the nation while also winning the Big Ten Tournament.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 2

UCLA Football 2027 Recruiting Class Gaining Respect

UCLA football is entering a new chapter of its program with Bob Chesney becoming the new head coach. Chesney had great success in his two seasons at James

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 2

UCLA Has To Prove It's Worthy of Preseason Ranking

Despite what has been a strange offseason for the UCLA Bruins, some are higher on the team heading into the 2026-27 season than you may think. Last season, the Bruins went 24-12 and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 2

What 2026 Season Could Mean for Bob Chesney With UCLA

The Bruins are looking to turn things around after a rough season last year, when only three games went in UCLA's favor, and everything else was either a heartbreaking loss or a devastating blowout.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 2

2 Bruins Land on College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

As UCLA embarks on a new chapter for its football program this fall, two former Bruins are being recognized for the contributions they made throughout their careers.

College Softball News / Field Level Media / June 1

Kaitlyn Terry lifts Texas Tech past UCLA into WCWS semifinals

Kaitlyn Terry delivered an RBI double in the ninth and allowed just two runs in five innings over three stints in the circle to lift Texas Tech to an 8-7, extra-inning win over UCLA on Sunday in a Women's College World Series elimination game Sunday in Oklahoma City.