The UCLA offense was on another level against Purdue, and multiple players made an impact on the final score. Within the offense, three players stood out as guys who we haven’t seen make much of an impact this season, but they were able to step up and put together the best performances we’ve seen from them this season.
UCLA’s defense did not live up to the standard against Purdue in Week Three. The Bruins allowed 488 yards and were torn apart by Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne, who had an excellent showing in the first Big Ten matchup of the season.
The depth of this UCLA team has been one of the strengths of this roster, and it may very well impact the team moving forward. The wide receiver unit for the Bruins is among the deepest positional groups on this Bruins roster, and the delegation of snaps may become a major storyline for this team.
The first two weeks for quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not live up to the heights of the talent that he has. While there’s still room to grow as the season progresses, Week Three provided viewers with a much better picture of the quarterback that Iamaleava can be.
UCLA football has a star on its hands. Through three weeks of the season, running back Wayne Knight has separated himself from the pack and shown that he is the most valuable piece of this offense.
UCLA has faced two different kinds of offenses through the start of the 2026 season, and Purdue will present a brand-new challenge for the Bruins. Jaron-Keawe
Today, we’re continuing with the countdown of the top 20 UCLA Bruins of all-time, and we’ve made it to the top three. Before UCLA became one of the most dominant teams of all-time under John Wooden, the Bruins had yet to claim a National Championship.
The Bruins will roll into their first conference matchup unbeaten, and the talent on both rosters suggests they should be able to take down the Boilermakers to improve to 3-0 on the season.
It’s no secret that the Bruins have been a second-half team this season. They struggled to move the ball offensively in the first half but have dominated the second half in both weeks, specifically in the fourth quarter.
UCLA’s schedule for the 2026-27 season has finally been released, and it says a lot about the expectations for the Bruins this season. The Bruins will face some quality opponents before conference play, which should give UCLA a great test and help them get more comfortable heading into their Big Ten schedule.
The Bruins entered the 2026 season with fairly high expectations, and so far they have lived up to them. With a 2-0 start under Bob Chesney, the Bruins look completely revitalized as a team compared to last season.
When ranking the best 20 players in UCLA’s history, it’s hard to separate individual success from team championships. Fortunately, we don’t have to separate the two for the legendary Bruin coming in at No.
It has been a phenomenal start to this new era under Bob Chesney. The Bruins have put together two wins to start the season, both with fantastic fourth-quarter performances.
In UCLA’s Week Two win over San Diego State, there are certainly many things you wish to see improved. The team started off sloppy and slow, and you felt that in just about every unit, especially on the offensive side of the ball.
After a Week Two win against San Diego State, the Bruins have a lot to improve on, but also a lot to be excited about. Some players stepped up against the Aztecs and showed that they deserve more snaps as the season progresses.
The Bruins improved to 2-0 behind a 28-10 win over SDSU in Week Two. Through the first two weeks of the season, many players have boosted their stock, while others have left much to be desired.
Through the first two weeks of the season, UCLA is 2-0. There’s certainly a lot to be excited about in Westwood, as the new era of UCLA football under Bob Chesney is already off to a great start in 2026.
For two straight weeks to start the season, UCLA has put out a phenomenal product on the ground and left a bit to be desired through the air. In Week One, the Bruins rushed for 277 yards, and all six of UCLA’s total touchdowns came on the ground.
The Bruins didn’t get off to a great start in Week 2 against San Diego State, at least on the offensive side of the ball. When Bob Chesney gave his statement about how the night unfolded, he was very blunt about his thoughts surrounding the offensive performance: “That is not the way we want to play football...,” Chesney said.
Former UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Atonio Mafi has been waived by the Las Vegas Raiders, a corresponding move after claiming guard Bryce Cabeldue off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks, via the NFL transaction log.
There's not much of a rivalry between the San Diego State Aztecs and the UCLA Bruins, but perhaps all that is about to change.
This move comes just days before the 2026 college football season kicks off for the Bruins.
The LSU Tigers and head men's basketball coach Will Wade have added a veteran piece for the 2026-27 season.
The UCLA Bruins are hiring former QB Derek Carr as a special advisor to the head coach, according to Adam Schefter. Carr will also assist in game-planning and will work with the quarterback group as well.
The UCLA Bruins haven't had a double-digit win season on the gridiron since Jim Mora was the head coach way back in 2014. In fact, those Mora days probably look good now for UCLA fans, despite the fact that he went 9-14 in his final two seasons before being fired.
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