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UCLA Confidence Meter: How I'm Feeling About Each Position Group

As the Bruins prepare to battle the Ducks on the road, here’s where my confidence lies with each positional group heading into the contest. I feel moderately confident about Nico Iamaleava heading into the matchup against the Ducks .

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Why Win Over Oregon Crucial for UCLA Football's 2026 Ceiling

In a ranked-on-ranked matchup at Autzen Stadium, this game could very well be the most important one of the season for the Bruins. This game has a ton of value following a win and could also have some interesting effects if UCLA were to lose.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 9

UCLA vs. Oregon: Preview, Storylines, Announcers

The Bruins will travel to Eugene to play a No. 13-ranked Oregon team coming off a win against their cross-town rivals a week ago. This is a ranked matchup nobody saw coming, as UCLA is one of the more surprising teams in the country, and Oregon has looked much more beatable than we originally thought.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 9

3 Matchups That Will Decide UCLA’s Week 6 Game Against Oregon

There has not been, and likely will not be, a game as big for UCLA as the one they have in front of them. UCLA has found itself in a surprising situation, to say the least, as they prepare to head to Eugene to take on the Ducks in a ranked matchup in Week 6.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 9

One Underrated Advantage With UCLA Basketball Schedule

Looking at UCLA’s slate of games on their full schedule this season, and particularly their non-conference matchups, the Bruins may have their hands full to begin the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 8

3 Stats That Could Decide UCLA's Result Against Oregon

The Bruins will need every ounce of talent they can muster to take down the Ducks in Autzen Stadium. To leave Eugene with a win on Saturday, these three stats may prove to be crucial in the Bruins' pursuit of a 5-0 record.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 8

3 Storylines I'm Watching Most in UCLA's Week 6 Matchup

As UCLA heads into the biggest game of its season, here are the three storylines I will be watching that could turn the tide in favor of the Bruins. UCLA has been dominant in taking the ball away at a high rate so far this season.

Trent Perry News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 7

Why Trent Perry Has Huge Opportunity at UCLA This Season

UCLA’s roster boasts a great core of returning players, while also welcoming newcomers poised to make a huge difference in Mick Cronin’s eighth season with the team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 7

Biggest Questions UCLA Needs To Answer Before Season

As UCLA heads into the 2026-27 season under Mick Cronin, here are some of the biggest questions surrounding the Bruins. Highlighting the frontcourt is the duo of Eric Dailey Jr.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 7

What Oregon's Betting Odds vs. UCLA Mean for the Ducks

The No. 13 Oregon Ducks (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) and coach Dan Lanning have had some time to collect their thoughts during their bye week. Even redshirt junior quarterback Dante Moore could rest some more after suffering a concussion in the victory at the USC Trojans on Sept.

Xavier Booker News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 7

Why UCLA’s Xavier Booker Is Ready for Next Step

When talking about players on the verge of breaking into their best years in college basketball, returning center Xavier Booker is right there on the doorstep.

Trent Perry News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 7

Trent Perry Has a Huge Opportunity at UCLA This Season

UCLA’s roster boasts a great core of returning players, while also welcoming newcomers poised to make a huge difference in Mick Cronin’s eighth season with the team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 7

Bob Chesney Has Bigger Goals After UCLA's Stunning Start

When you talk about expectations surrounding this UCLA team, there’s a great argument to be made that the Bruins have just about already exceeded the expectations for the season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 6

Bob Chesney must keep ULCA focused heading into Oregon showdown

UCLA Bruins head coach Bob Chesney knows that hype can be a powerful thing.

No. 21 UCLA brings potent rushing attack into clash at No. 13 Oregon

Six teams that could make the College Football Playoff for the first time

Weekly Syllabus: Big Ten's middle class in the spotlight during massive Week 6 conference showdowns

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 6

Why UCLA's Bye Week Might Be More Important Than Expected

The Bruins are coming off a bye week as they prepare for Oregon in Week 6. For a team that has ridden the waves of momentum so many times this season, the Bruins picked up steam again following their 54-3 win at Maryland.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 5

What UCLA's Shrinking 2027 Recruiting Board Could Signal

The UCLA Bruins have not been overly active to this point on the 2027 recruiting trail. There seems to be a lack of targets seriously considering the Bruins, and more and more recruits are selecting other programs despite visiting UCLA.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 5

Why UCLA's Iamaleava Must Step Up Against Oregon

We’ve seen how great this running game has been for the Bruins so far this season, and Oregon knows it too. The Ducks are by far the best defense UCLA has played, especially against the run.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 5

How Competition Heating Up for UCLA 5-Star Target

UCLA basketball recruiting news has been pretty quiet, unfortunately. The Bruins have yet to pick up any real steam from highly touted recruits, and one of their most promising fits is picking up some steam elsewhere.

Lena Bilic News / ESPN / October 4

UCLA's Bilic to miss upcoming season with ACL tear

Lena Bilic will miss the upcoming season for defending national champion UCLA because of an ACL tear.

Jaylen Petty News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 4

What UCLA Basketball Needs From Jaylen Petty This Season

One of UCLA’s most intriguing newcomers, Jaylen Petty, arrives in Westwood in an interesting position. The Bruins did a good job of surrounding Petty with complementary talent, so it will be interesting to see what Mick Cronin delegates as Petty’s assignments in-game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 4

How UCLA’s Running Game Will Finally Be Put to Test

We’ve seen this UCLA running game impress us week after week. Through four weeks of the season, this Bruins ground game has already surpassed all of the expectations I had for this unit, and they seem to only be getting stronger as the season goes on.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 4

Breaking Down UCLA's Potentially Underrated Breakout Candidate

The Bruins have a lot of players on their roster who are capable of a major breakout season. One player who has flown under the radar this offseason and could be astronomically important for this UCLA team is returner Eric Dailey Jr.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / September 24

UCLA Outguns Purdue 52-38, Moves To 3-0 Behind Explosive Offensive Night

UCLA’s offense has leaned on the run through the first few weeks of the season, and against Purdue, that finally started opening up everything else. The Bruins finished with 645 total yards, averaged 7.9 yards per rushing attempt and converted 11 of 14 third downs in a 52-38 win over Purdue on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 10