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Meet UCLA's New Defensive Coordinator Colin Hitschler

The Bruins officially have their defensive coordinator of the Bob Chesney-era, Colin Hitschler. Like the Bruins' new offensive coordinator, Dean Kennedy, Hitschler will also be following Chesney to UCLA.

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Skyy Clark’s Growth Raises Key Question

After a 30-point game against Cal Poly, Skyy Clark has positioned himself as one of the Bruins' premier players. This begs the question: has Skyy Clark taken the next step as a player?

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

Key Bruins Who Must Step Up vs UC Riverside

Here are three Bruins that need to have a good game against, and why. The Bruins are looking to win three straight since falling to Gonzaga on Dec. 13, due to some very notable performances from Bruins players.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

Everything You Need to Know Before UCLA vs UC Riverside

The Bruins are looking to extend their win-streak to three against UC Riverside. This game should easily go the Bruins' way; however, UCLA has proved to be a very shaky team throughout the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

UCLA Making Progress with 2027 Quarterback and Two Sport Star

Now that James Madison has been eliminated from the College Football Playoff, new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney's sole focus turns to the Bruins. One of

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / December 23

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes transfer portal decision for 2026

Get used to the idea of a college football player re-signing with the team they played for in the previous season.

Ranking remaining QBs in CFP: Where do Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore and others land?

Can newly upgraded conference save Group of Five's CFP future?

'Malfunctioning': Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi crushes prior leadership, and he's spot-on

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

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College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 22

Why the Betts Sisters Will Lead UCLA to a Championship

After an impressive outing for both of the Betts sisters against Long Beach State, championship aspirations are not far-fetched at all. While Long Beach State is not the best test to see how dynamic these two can be, it still gives us a taste of what could be later in the season.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 22

Dissecting Tyler Bilodeau’s On-Court Impact

Without Tyler Bilodeau, the Bruins would be in huge trouble, as he has proven to be the only real consistent player in a team full of inconsistencies. This season has been a strange one for the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 22

Should UCLA Fans Be Worried After Chesney's Loss

The Bob Chesney-led Dukes looked overmatched against Oregon, an expected result, but one that could serve as an early glimpse of what year one might look like for the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 22

Takeaways From Bob Chesney's Playoff Appearance

Not the outing that Bruins fans wanted as JMU would lose to Oregon in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. While a win against Oregon would have been nice for the incoming head coach, the loss just means that the Chesney era in Westwood has officially started.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 22

Potential Transfer Portal Defensive Back Targets For UCLA

The 2026 transfer portal window won't officially open for another two weeks, but several players across the country have already announced their intent to enter the portal.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 21

Biggest Takeaways From Mick Cronin's Postgame Press Conference

The Bruins really struggled to get anything going in the first half; however, they would roar back in the second half, scoring 65 points to ultimately win 108-87.

How UCLA's Starters Graded Out vs Long Beach State

UCLA looked really good against Long Beach State, winning 106-44 off of a very balanced performance from the starting lineup. The Bruins are currently on a five-game win streak following the win against Long Beach State.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 21

How UCLA's Graded After Cal Poly Win

After a really rough first half from the Bruins as a team, they were really able to get things going in the second half, where they were able to win 108-87, scoring a season high.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 21

Five-Star 2026 Forward Details UCLA Recruitment

UCLA and head coach Mick Cronin have done a solid job in the 2026 recruiting cycle so far, securing a commitment from three-star center Javonte Floyd. Although Floyd was one of the Bruins' top targets, they have continued pursuing a couple of other prospects.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 20

Identifying Weaknesses That UCLA Must Address

With the Bob Chesney era set to begin once James Madison’s CFP run concludes, UCLA will still have several roster gaps to address upon his arrival. It is nice to think that with Bob Chesney joining the Bruins, they will become college football playoff contenders right away.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 20

How Kiki Rice Became UCLA's Biggest Threat

The Bruins have looked very solid this season, minus their devastating loss to Texas earlier in the season. The main driving force in this has been Kiki Rice's emergence to stardom as of late.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 20

Exploring UCLA Football's Expectations Next Season

After making the college football playoffs with James Madison, Bob Chesney sets his sights on Westwood, where he hopes to turn UCLA into a winner in his first year.

Everything to Know Before UCLA vs Long Beach State

The 10-1 Bruins are set to play 0-9 Long Beach State in a game that primarily serves as a development game for some of UCLA's freshmen. After thwarting Cal Poly, the Bruins now set their sights on a considerably worse 0-9 Long Beach State team.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 20

Potential UCLA Quarterback Targets in the 2027 Class

The 2027 recruiting cycle will be a crucial part of Bob Chesney’s first year as UCLA’s head coach. Building a strong first recruiting class will help Chesney lay the foundation for what he hopes to accomplish in Westwood.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 19

The Good, Bad and Ugly of UCLA Basketball

The Bruins have looked rough this season however, there is a bright spot that is worth highlighting. UCLA currently sits at 8-3, not the best considering the hype that this team came in with.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 19

What to Know Ahead of UCLA vs. Cal Poly

The Bruins are 8-3 following their win over ASU, today they will face a much weaker Cal Poly team. UCLA has struggled this season to look very dominant against weaker teams; they have an opportunity to rewrite this script tonight against Cal Poly .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 19

How Bob Chesney Can Turn UCLA Around Immediately

The future has never looked brighter in Westwood; however, there is still a massive mountain the Bruins need to climb before they can claim any success.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 19

The Good, Bad and Ugly of UCLA Football

It has been a wild year for UCLA football. In this article, we will be discussing the good things about UCLA football as well as some of the forgettable parts about the team The Bruins finished the season 3–9, and while there were moments of optimism, the lows ultimately outweighed the highs.