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Updated UCLA Football Projected Starting Lineup Before Week 1

As the season quickly approaches, Bob Chesney will be tasked with sorting through this UCLA roster and creating a depth chart in the near future. Here’s how we think the starting lineups could look come Week 1. Probably one of the easiest slots to project, if not the easiest.

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Which UCLA Football Freshmen Already Look Ready To Play

When Bob Chesney took over as the head coach of the Bruins, he completely flipped this UCLA roster. That meant bringing over 40 transfers and 20 freshmen into the locker room, and with only 22 starting positions on the field, there were plenty of players who came to UCLA understanding that their time on the field might not arrive this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 15

Why UCLA's Backcourt Could Be Key to Postseason Breakthrough

For the past three seasons, UCLA basketball has fallen short of expectations for a school that holds blue-blood status. You go back three years, and the Bruins missed the NCAA Tournament with a losing record of 16-17, a season that all UCLA fans have tried to forget.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 15

Why UCLA Football Can Easily Outperform Preseason Expectations

The FBS level of Division 1 college football is up to 138 teams in 2026, and CBS released its rankings of every team ahead of week one. According to the rankings, UCLA comes in at No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 14

UCLA Football Stock Up, Stock Down Report: Bruins Making Cases

UCLA has gone through a full week of training camp, and while the media has had a very limited view of exactly what's going on in practice, we’re able

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 14

UCLA Football Notebook: Bruins Could Have Three-Headed RB Monster

Looking at the Bruins roster from top to bottom, it’s hard to imagine they don’t decide to operate this new offense through the run game. UCLA’s running

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 14

Nico Iamaleava’s Biggest Growth at UCLA Isn't Just on Field

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been in the national spotlight in college football since before he even took a snap. He arrived on the scene as a highly touted 5-star recruit in 2023 and has spent the last three years being covered more as a storyline than as a player.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / August 13

Will Wade and LSU land UCLA transfer guard Skyy Clark

The LSU Tigers and head men's basketball coach Will Wade have added a veteran piece for the 2026-27 season.

Oklahoma lands former SMU starter thanks to 5-in-5 eligibility lawsuit

Bill Self, Kansas suffer major loss on the recruiting trail as five-star SF decommits

Miami basketball's future is bright thanks to HC Jai Lucas

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

Nico Iamaleava News / A to Z Sports / August 13

‘I would want to blow up for him’ – Nico Iamaleava gets candid about Joe Milton at Tennessee

Quarterbacks Nico Iamaleava and Joe Milton were teammates with the Tennessee Vols in 2023. UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava spent the first two seasons of his college career with the Tennessee Vols.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 13

3 Things We Learned From Week 1 of UCLA Football Camp

Week 1 of the Bruins' fall camp is in the books, and we’ve learned some pretty significant information regarding what exactly we can expect from this UCLA team as we quickly approach week one.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 13

Everything We Know About UCLA Quarterback Competition So Far

It’s looking like there’s a quarterback battle heating up for the Bruins, but it does not involve Nico Iamaleava. We’ve known, and it’s been known, that Nico Iamaleava would be the starter, and there’s never really been any question about that.

Trent Perry News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 13

The Biggest Question Facing UCLA Basketball’s Trent Perry

We’ve all seen the news about Donovan Dent’s interesting situation as he battles eligibility, but the one thing we know for sure is that a return back to UCLA is very unlikely. That means the point guard position is officially open, as we’ve assumed it would be, and it looks like it’s the next man up for the Bruins.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 13

Mick Cronin Sends Clear Message About UCLA’s Nikola Kusturica

Nikola Kusturica is already being projected as a top-three NBA Draft prospect in 2028, and if that doesn’t set the bar high for his expectations, I don’t know what will. With that, it seems his coach is trying to temper expectations to remove some of the pressure his youngest asset could face.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 12

3 Things We Learned About New UCLA Football Offense

Fall camp has been fully underway for a while, and we’re starting to learn more and more about what this UCLA team could look like next season. As more reports come out, we’re hearing both good and bad things from Bruins camp.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 12

What UCLA Football's Preseason Means for Transfer Portal Future

UCLA fall camp has produced some interesting storylines thus far, and it seems as if the Bruins have a decent positional battle on their hands. With an offense full of transfers, really every job is up for grabs and will go to the best man for the job, as deemed by Bob Chesney and offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 12

How Nikola Kusturica Completely Changes UCLA's Outlook

When you’re in the middle of August and college basketball seems too far away, it’s never too early to start projecting where exactly teams can land by the time the season rolls around.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 11

UCLA Basketball May Need Mick Cronin To Change This Habit

If there’s one thing that Mick Cronin and UCLA basketball do well, it’s taking care of the basketball. Looking ahead to the 2026-2027 UCLA basketball season, I asked myself, what has UCLA done well, and what can it improve upon?

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 11

One Assistant Coach Quietly Reshaping This UCLA Team

UCLA football has plenty of new faces in the building this fall. When Bob Chesney accepted the job as head coach after many successful seasons in lower-level college football, he decided to bring many of his talents with him.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 11

This Storyline Makes UCLA's Chesney Most Intriguing College Coach

Bob Chesney is coming to Westwood with high expectations. Sometimes, that pressure to perform is just too much to handle. UCLA fans have a lot to be excited about heading into the 2026 season, and new head coach Bob Chesney plays a major role in bringing that spark back to the Bruins fan base. That’s not for no reason either.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 11

What Early Practices Have Told Us About UCLA's Season

UCLA’s fall camp is in full swing, and there is worry beginning to brew among the UCLA offense, especially in the quarterback department. As more and more reports become available, it seems as if quarterback Nico Iamaleava is having trouble getting started at camp, and it seems as if he’s begun the preseason with a slow start.

UCLA Bruins News / EasySportz / August 10

Derek Carr Joins UCLA Football Staff, Beginning New Chapter in College Football

Derek Carr is beginning the next chapter of his football career, and this time he will be standing on the sideline instead of taking the snap. The former NFL quarterback is joining the UCLA Bruins football program as a volunteer special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney, the school announced Monday.

UCLA Bruins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 10

UCLA Hiring Derek Carr In Advisory Role

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.

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / August 3

Bob Chesney being credited for energy shift for UCLA football

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.

Mario Cristobal, Miami reportedly agree to contract extension

Indiana woefully underrepresented in Joel Klatt's best players list

Four college football teams entering a national championship-or-bust season

Weekly Syllabus: College football training camps open

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Nico Iamaleava News / Yardbarker / July 29

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava shares unique perspective on Big Ten-SEC debate

UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava has seen a lot in his short time as a college football player, and he's been given quite a unique perspective.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

Tennessee HC Josh Heupel stands behind Arion Carter after NCAA suspends LB for preposterous reason

Penn State's Matt Campbell explains how NIL can help a coach find clarity

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham has a bold idea to save college football

Five most interesting transfers in Big Ten for 2026 CFB season

The 'College football color teams' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / Field Level Media / July 10

Top projected 2028 NBA Draft pick officially signs with college team

Serbian star Nikola Kusturica is headed to UCLA after a heated recruitment battle for the versatile forward projected to be among the top picks in the 2028 NBA Draft.