UCLA Bruins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

Why UCLA's Cronin Isn’t Celebrating After Blowout Win

The Bruins seemingly dominated in all facets against Cal Baptist in their first exhibition game Wednesday night. UCLA walked away with a 100-53 win over the Lancers in a game that was lopsided from the very beginning.

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.

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 / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 20

3 Questions UCLA Basketball Must Answer Before Season Begins

UCLA will give fans their first official look at this team ahead of the 2026-27 season as it prepares to take on California Baptist in its first exhibition game.

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