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UCLA Women's Coach Taking New Position This Season

Longtime UCLA Bruins women's basketball assistant coach Tony Newnan was promoted to be the team's associate head coach, Bruins head coach Cori Close announced Monday.

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UCLA Facing New Challenge Against New Mexico Quarterback

One defining trait in UCLA's two opposing quarterbacks picked apart the Bruins' defense in consecutive weeks -- mobility and the ability to extend plays out of the pocket.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 10

Previewing the 2025 Week 3 Mountain West Football Games

Week three in the Mountain West brings a lighter schedule with just six games on tap. It also marks the beginning of conference play. The week gets going on Friday with New Mexico visiting the Rose Bowl.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 9

EXCLUSIVE: UCLA Bruins Commit Cooper Javorsky Talks Bruins Visits

The UCLA Bruins have done a great job when it comes to the 2026 recruiting classes they have been able to land multiple different prospects from multiple

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 8

EXCLUSIVE: Cooper Javorsky Talks Bruins Commitment Updates

The UCLA Bruins have been one of the more intriguing programs in the state of California and Indonesia when it comes to recruiting prospects, as they have been able to land multiple different prospects in the 2026 class that are among the best in the class for many different positions.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 8

Nico Iamaleava Takes Blame For UCLA Loss

Blame can be passed around everywhere after the start UCLA has had to the season. Fans sure are assigning it everywhere. But Nico Iamaleava, being the leader he is, has been the first to shoulder the blame for the Bruins' brutal start to the new year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 8

Where UCLA's Opponents Rank in New AP Top 25

Another week down means a new AP Top 25 College Football Poll, and the results are revealing that UCLA's remaining schedule is brutal. The Bruins' Week 2 matchup against UNLV was huge in terms of racking up wins before the start of their daunting Big Ten Conference schedule.

UCLA Bruins News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Son of QB whisperer arrested on felony charge, suspended

UCLA quarterback Pierce Clarkson, the son of famous quarterback trainer Steve Clarkson, was arrested in Los Angeles on Friday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 8

UCLA Sees Surprising Move in Updated ESPN FPI

ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) isn't often an accurate representation of any team at any given time. But sometimes, the numbers speak for themselves.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 8

How UCLA's Remaining 2025 Opponents Did in Week 2

Time is running out for the UCLA Bruins (0-2, 0-0 Big Ten) to rack up meaningful wins before a gauntlet of a conference schedule comes along, Following its 30-23 loss to UNLV on Saturday, UCLA is the only Big Ten team yet to pick up a win through two weeks of the season.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / September 7

Top 5 Coaches To Replace DeShaun Foster As UCLA Bruins Head Coach

The UCLA Bruins football program is about as low as it has been in quite some time. In Chip Kelly’s final season, things felt bleak, but even that year the Bruins finished 8-5 with an LA Bowl win.

Nico Iamaleava News / Sporting News / September 7

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava money decision called an 'all-time disaster' as Vols' Joey Aguilar wins trade

Nico Iamaleava still continues to be the laughing stock of the NCAA. It didn't get much better after week two.

College Football News / LAFB Network / September 6

How UCLA Bruins Can Improve Defense Against UNLV Rebels

The UCLA Bruins fix on defense starts with leverage, communication, and first contact. Utah rolled up 492 yards and went 14 of 16 on third down because edges were soft, fits were loose, and tackles did not finish.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / September 6

3 Keys UCLA Bruins Offense Needs To Beat UNLV

The UCLA Bruins need a clean, controlled plan after the Utah loss. The offense managed 220 total yards, went 2 for 11 on third down, and allowed four sacks with constant pressure.

UCLA Bruins News / NBA Draft on SI / September 6

UCLA Set to be Led by Three Transfers with 2026 NBA Draft Potential

The UCLA Bruins are one of college basketball's iconic brands. The school in southern California has won 11 national titles and reached the Final 4 19 times, but the Bruins haven't sat atop the NCAA throne since 1995.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / September 6

UCLA Bruins Land In ESPN’s Bottom 10

ESPN dropped the UCLA Bruins to No. 4 in its Bottom 10 after the 43-10 loss to Utah, and the metrics back it up. 492 yards allowed, 14-of-16 given up on third down, six scoring drives that bled the clock.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 6

EXCLUSIVE: UCLA Commit Justin Lewis' Next Bruins Visit

The UCLA Bruins have one of the most talented recruiting teams in the nation, as they've been able to recruit from all over the place, including one of the most popular states that they recruit out of, their home state of California.

Nico Iamaleava News / Sporting News / September 5

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava gets called out by UNLV DB for 'nothing' Week 1 performance

A beef between UCLA and UNLV has ignited a high-stakes matchup in Week 2 between the two West Coast schools, as the Bruins attempt to rebound from a disastrous Week 1.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 5

The Importance of Momentum Ahead of UCLA, UNLV Clash

An important factor becoming lost in the outcomes of football games amidst the rise of analytics is momentum, as UCLA tight end Hudson Habermehl believes.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 5

EXCLUSIVE: Kenneth Moore III Talks Latest in Bruins Commitment

The UCLA Bruins have been able to land multiple commits in the 2026 class. This includes the 2026 slot that they have landed. That slot receiver is Kenneth Moore III.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 5

UCLA 2026 Recruiting Class Remains Among Top Ranks

DeShaun Foster reshaped every aspect of the UCLA Bruins football program when he took over two years ago. Look no further than his recruiting efforts, which have produced the program's best recruiting class in recent history.