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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

UCLA's Bob Chesney Sends Strong Message Amid Poaching Concerns

The UCLA Bruins were 3-9 last season. As UCLA entered the 2026 season, the expectations that came with Bob Chesney were high, but nothing compared to what we’ve seen from the Bruins so far.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

Biggest Winners from UCLA’s Final Exhibition Match Against San Diego

The Bruins put together a solid second-half performance to handle San Diego at home 82-50, and will now gear up for the real thing. There were a lot of standouts in this matchup, but these three Bruins provided the best performances of the night for UCLA, and with similar production moving forward, can be special players for this team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

Instant Reactions from UCLA’s Tough Win Over San Diego

In UCLA's final exhibition match of the season, the Bruins took care of business against a tough San Diego team at home, winning 82-50. While UCLA got the result they wanted, this game proved there's still some work to do before the season opener in less than a week.

Carson Steele News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Former UCLA Bruins Standout Gets Axed by NFL Team

Carson Steele’s brief and injury-interrupted stint with the Philadelphia Eagles ended Tuesday when the team waived the former UCLA Bruins running back from injured reserve with an injury settlement.

Bob Chesney's take on potentially getting poached should calm UCLA fans

Chesney has UCLA at 7-0 and ranked No. 7 in the country. He looks like the next Cignetti.

UCLA took a page out of Indiana's playbook, and it's working just the same

UCLA looks to remain perfect, going for 8-0 start vs. Nevada

3 yards and a cloud of dust: Big Ten's success in Week 8 was a throwback to the 1970s

No dominant team has emerged yet in college football through Week 9

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

UCLA took a page out of Indiana's playbook, and it's working just the same

The hottest football ticket right now in Los Angeles is not the Los Angeles Rams, the Los Angeles Chargers or even the USC Trojans. It’s about 30 minutes northeast in Pasadena with the No. 7 UCLA Bruins.

UCLA looks to remain perfect, going for 8-0 start vs. Nevada

BYU, Texas Tech losses lead disastrous week in Big 12

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

UCLA men's basketball vs. San Diego: Preview, Matchups to Watch

The Bruins are preparing for their second and final exhibition game of the season before their highly anticipated season opener against No. 5 Arizona on Nov.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

Who Should Close Games for UCLA? Toughest Decision Facing Mick Cronin

There hasn't been much discussion of which five players will start for UCLA basketball in 2026-2027. It's pretty easy to tell which five will begin the season for the Bruins, based on what we assumed to be the starting lineup during this offseason, which was all but confirmed in the exhibition last week against Cal Baptist.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

3 Key Players for UCLA Basketball Against San Diego

UCLA only has one final opportunity for live preparation before they take on Arizona in their crucial season opener. The Bruins will take on San Diego at home in their second of two exhibition matches.

Jaylen Petty News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

How Jaylen Petty Changes UCLA’s Offense (and Who Benefits Most)

The Bruins have a great mix of different types of players on their roster. They have experienced veterans such as Eric Dailey Jr. and Trent Perry, as well as talented young players like Nikola Kusturica, Jaylen Petty, and Joe Philon.

Wayne Knight News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 26

UCLA’s Running Backs Have Embraced One Important Philosophy

Wayne Knight has been spectacular this season for UCLA. However, one of the biggest factors in Knight’s success this season has been what Bob Chesney built around him.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 26

UCLA Football Lands 4-Star QB Josiah Boyd: What It Means

The Bruins continue to win on and off the field. This past weekend, UCLA landed a commitment from 4-star elite quarterback prospect Josiah Boyd. According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings , Boyd is the 76th overall player in the class of 2028, and the No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 26

Crucial Area UCLA's Bob Chesney Has Been Excellent in This Season

It’s easy to look at UCLA’s 7-0 undefeated record and the No. 7 next to their name, reflecting the immense amount of success they have had so far, and call Bob Chesney one of the best coaches in college football this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 26

UCLA Football Stock Report: Three Players Rising After Week 8

For the first time since 2005, the UCLA Bruins are 7-0. As the Bruins continue to ride the momentum from Week 8, here are the players who have seen the biggest rise in their stock this week.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 25

Bruin Breakdown: UCLA Football Cruises Past Struggling Spartans

The Bruins' chances at the College Football Playoff have continued to grow these past few weeks, and they’ll get better after another win at home to give UCLA a 7-0 record.

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.

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

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / October 12