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Why UCLA Football Could See a Major Turnaround in 2026

Bob Chesney arrives at UCLA with the task of turning around a program that had its fourth-worst season in 98 years of the program. Chesney brought 10 players with him from James Madison, out of the 43 incoming transfers on the UCLA roster.

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UCLA Training Camp Preview: Wide Receiver Position Battle to Watch

Production from the wide receivers is the biggest on-field question for UCLA entering the 2026 season. Mikey Matthews is the only one of the top four receivers for UCLA in 2025 returning to the Bruins in 2026.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 25

The Most Intriguing Position Battle at UCLA Camp

UCLA Football will be a much-improved team next season. In his first offseason as the UCLA football head coach, Bob Chesney completely changed the roster for the upcoming 2026 college football season.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 25

UCLA Football: Players Under the Most Pressure in 2026

Any discussion about which UCLA football players are under the most pressure heading into the 2026 season starts with quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Iamaleava needs to be more efficient and productive for UCLA to thrive during the 2026 season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 24

UCLA Matchup With Gonzaga Receives New Scheduling News

According to a report from Steven Karr on X, the Gonzaga-UCLA game on Fox will be played in the afternoon, with the Big 10 Football Championship Game scheduled for the network later that night.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 24

UCLA Football Returners With Most To Prove This Season

The extreme turnover in the 2026 UCLA roster means that all of the returning starters for the Bruins have a lot to prove this season. UCLA signed 42 transfers and 20 players in the 2026 class.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 24

Next Steps for UCLA After Missing on 4-Star Brady Edmunds

Bob Chesney has done an amazing job recruiting top-tier talent to commit to play for UCLA football. UCLA has had difficulty recruiting top-tier talent to commit to the Bruins, as it has not had a recruiting class ranked higher than 30th since 2018, according to Rivals.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 23

Looming Question for UCLA Football in Chesney's First Year

Fall camp is quickly approaching for UCLA football and new head coach Bob Chesney. Throughout the offseason, new head coach Bob Chesney has completely rebuilt this Bruins roster.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 22

How Close UCLA Is To Competing for Big Ten Championship

New UCLA head coach Bob Chesney faces his toughest challenge leading a football program. UCLA has not won a conference championship since Bob Toledo led the Bruins to a perfect 8-0 record in conference play to win the 1998 PAC-10 title outright.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 22

Biggest Questions Facing UCLA Football Entering Fall Camp

Last season, UCLA was one of the worst teams in the Big Ten, posting a 3-9 overall record and a 3-6 conference play mark. After the end of the season, Bob Chesney was hired as he was one of the hottest coaching names in the cycle.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 22

Why Azavier Robinson Is Perfect Backup Point Guard for UCLA

UCLA men’s basketball might not have to worry about its backup point guard problem heading into next season. As we all know, the Bruins had an underwhelming season last year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 21

UCLA Football 2026 Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 5

UCLA football's head coach has completely changed the roster for the upcoming 2026 college football season, especially the wide receiver room. Last year, one of the biggest reasons Nico Iamaleava did not have a good year was the lack of receivers to throw to.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 21

One Returning UCLA Player Ready To Become a Star

UCLA football will have a completely different roster compared to last season's disaster. New head coach Bob Chesney just had one of the best seasons for a Group of Six program in history.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 21

Five Reasons To Believe UCLA Can Exceed Expectations This Season

UCLA football is a team that, under new management, will be worth watching in Bob Chesney's first year as head coach. Since taking over as head coach in the offseason, Chesney has completely overhauled the roster, adding 42 new players from the transfer portal and 20 incoming freshmen from the 2026 high school class.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 20

Nico Iamaleava Must Prove To Be UCLA Football's 'Leader'

Pro Football Focus ranks Nico Iamaleava 10th among the returning quarterbacks in the Big 10 with a 72.0 grade. Julian Sayin of Ohio State is first among Big 10 QBs with a 92.9 PFF Grade.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 20

Why UCLA WBB Has Lesser Expectations Heading Into 2026-27

UCLA women's basketball head coach Cori Close has had a great offseason rebuilding her championship roster. Last season was a very special one for the program.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 20

UCLA Assistant Leads Serbia to Euro Silver Medal

UCLA assistant coach Nemanja "Yogi" Jovanovic led Serbia to the silver medal in the U20 European Championships that concluded on Sunday. Serbia lost 84-65 to Slovenia.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 20

Why Brian Rowe Jr. Can Be UCLA's Breakout Star in 2026

Bob Chesney has completely rebuilt the wide receiver room to help starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava succeed next season. Last year's wide receiver group was not the best in the Big Ten.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 20

Ranking Every UCLA Position Group Entering Fall Camp

Bob Chesney has come in and completely overturned the UCLA football roster for the upcoming 2026 college football season. Chesney brought in one of the best transfer classes in the country, ranking 11th according to Rivals.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 18

UCLA’s Crucial Portal Addition Signals Title Defense Strategy

UCLA women's basketball enters next season with an entirely new roster compared to last season. The Bruins just had their greatest season in program history.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 18

UCLA Women’s Basketball Begins Reloading After Championship Departures

UCLA Women's Basketball is coming off an amazing season that culminated in a national championship, but now, offseason practices have started. UCLA is in a transition year for the upcoming season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 18

UCLA Football 2026 Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 6

We are now at number six on our list of the top 30 players on the Bruins' roster for the upcoming 2026 college football season. UCLA’s defense has been vastly improved, and I am going to keep talking about the defenders on the roster and, more specifically, the Bruins linebacker room.

Lauren Betts News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 17

UCLA's Lauren Betts Empowers With ESPY's Mental Health Speech

Lauren Betts, who led UCLA to the 2026 NCAA Tournament Championship as the Most Outstanding Player, gave a heartfelt and memorable speech at the ESPYs on Wednesday night.

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.