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UCLA Four-Star Safety Commit Flips to Texas

The Early National Signing Period for the 2026 class is here, and recruits all across the country are set to make their commitments official in the next few days.

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Two UCLA Defensive Backs Hit the Transfer Portal

While the college football transfer portal window doesn’t open until Jan 2, players across the country are already beginning to enter their names into the portal as the 2025 regular season comes to an end.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 3

UCLA Commits Speak on Bob Chesney's Hiring

On Dec. 1, it was announced that Bob Chesney, who has been the head coach of James Madison for the last two seasons, would be taking over as the next head coach of UCLA.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 2

How Nico Iamaleava’s Season Grades Out

In a season full of adversity, Nico Iamaleava proved he wasn’t the problem during the Bruins’ 3–9 campaign. Nico Iamaleava took a huge risk, leaving his college football playoff-caliber team in Tennessee.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 2

2 Players Bob Chesney Should Bring With Him to UCLA

After hiring Bob Chesney, this comes with plenty of hype, as well as plenty of roster implications. Most head coaches, after getting a new job, especially after moving up to a team of similar stature to UCLA's, tend to bring with them some of the players that made them so successful in the first place.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 2

UCLA’s Three Essential Players to Retain

We could see a huge roster shift once the Bob Chesney era kicks off after JMU finishes its season, but here are three players who can really contribute.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 2

Grading UCLA’s Receivers After the Season

With the 2025 season officially over, it is time to grade how our Bruins did this season, starting with the receivers. The Bruins’ receiving room didn’t exactly light it up this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 1

UCLA Names JMU’s Bob Chesney as Next Head Coach

UCLA is expected to sign Bob Chesney on a five year deal, Chesney will coach JMU in the Sun-Belt championship against Troy, and will be able to coach if the team makes the College Football Playoffs.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 1

Star UCLA Defensive Back to Enter Transfer Portal

As the 2025 college football regular season concludes, the offseason transfer portal window in January is rapidly approaching. Although the window hasn't

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 1

Grading Bruins After Dominate Tennessee Outing

After UCLA would drop to No. 4 Texas, they would rip off two very convincing wins, off the back of some very solid performances. This game was all UCLA.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 1

Four-Star UCLA Commit Trending Towards Flip

The Bruins' recruiting staff, led by general manager Khary Darlington, has done a fantastic job of rebuilding UCLA's 2026 class in the months following the firing of former head coach DeShaun Foster.

UCLA Bruins News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 1

UCLA Coach Cori Close Sends Honest Janiah Barker Message After Handshake Refusal

The No. 3-ranked UCLA Bruins women's basketball team is undoubtedly one of the deepest and most talented teams in the country right now. This is made clear

The Ascension of Lauren Betts: Why UCLA’s Center is Poised to Dominate Women’s College Basketball

In a sport perpetually searching for its next transcendent star, all signs point to Westwood, where UCLA senior Lauren Betts is not just poised for a breakout season, but is already being universally hailed as the definitive front-runner for the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Beyond the Blueprint: How Cori Close Built a Women’s Basketball Dynasty at UCLA with Relationships and PowerPoint

In the highly competitive world of college basketball recruiting, coaches often speak of developing a “player-led” program, but few have manifested this ethos as effectively as UCLA Women’s Basketball Head Coach Cori Close.

Kiki Rice: Bloodlines, Brilliance, and the Path to the WNBA

If you want to talk about players who are destined for greatness, you have to talk about UCLA point guard Kiki Rice. According to Paul M. Banks, this woman isn’t just a phenomenal athlete; she is the continuation of a family legacy built on world-class achievement.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 30

How UCLA Players Graded Out After USC Defeat

Despite some great offensive performances UCLA's offense could only muster 10 points. The Bruins took on the Trojans, a game that on paper did not appear to be close.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 30

What You Need to Know Before UCLA vs Tennessee

UCLA is looking takedown No. 15 Tennessee, potentially without star Lauren Betts. After losing a heartbreaker to No. 4 Texas , UCLA was able to bounce back with a 30-point win over Duke.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 30

UCLA Loses Out on Three-Star 2026 WR

With Early National Signing Day quickly approaching, the few remaining uncommitted prospects in the 2026 cycle are starting to make their decisions. UCLA has been targeting several potential late additions to its 2026 class, including a three-star local wide receiver.

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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 29

Grading Women's Basketball Following Win Over Duke

UCLA was able to bounce back in a big way against Duke, thanks to a few notable performances from the Bruins' stars. The Bruins dominated Duke 89–59, a statement win that sent a clear message to the rest of the country not to write off UCLA after its loss to Texas the game prior.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 29

Projected Stats for UCLA Playmakers Against USC

UCLA is hoping to end their season off with a bang against, intercity rival USC. After losing four straight, the Bruins are looking to bounce back against a pretty tough No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 29

The Blueprint for a UCLA Upset Over USC

The Bruins are set to face No. 19 USC, revisting one of college football's most heated rivalry. Unfortunately for the Bruins , they have been eliminated from bowl game contention; however, they will look to upset USC in hopes of completely derailing their season.