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A lot of fallout stemmed from the collapse of the Pac-12, including storied rivalries that programs leaned on annually for nearly a century. One of the notable fallouts that extended beyond the football field was UCLA's football rivalry with California.

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Bruins Softball Star Joins Women's Basketball

UCLA women's basketball announced Friday that Bruins' softball star Megan Grant will be joining the roster for the 2025-26 season, becoming UCLA's latest two-sport phenom.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

What Does Gooden Pledge Mean for this 4-Star DL?

Not only did UCLA land priority four-star defensive lineman Carter Gooden on Thursday, but his Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy trenches teammate, three-star Marcus Almada, also committed.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

EXCLUSIVE: Marcus Almada Details His UCLA Bruins Decision

Marcus Almada recently announced his Bruins commitment. Following his commitment, the talented prospect caught up with UCLA Bruins On SI. "The three things throughout the entire recruiting process was, 1: the level of academics that I would receive and the degree that I would hold after everything was done.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

UCLA's Junior Forward Poised for a Breakout Season

UCLA basketball is building something special — and Eric Dailey Jr. is right at the center of it. And while it’s partially due to the high-end, intriguing transfers it brought in, it’s also due to the players who are returning from last season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

EXCLUSIVE: Carter Gooden Details UCLA Commitment Decision

The UCLA Bruins have landed many talented recruits in the month of July, including one of their biggest commitments in the whole cycle. That prospect being Carter Gooden .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 12

Former Four-Star CB Looking to Break Out at UCLA

UCLA Football may have something special on its hands — especially in the secondary. The Bruins were able to pry away defensive back Rodrick Pleasant from Oregon in the transfer portal after a disappointing two seasons in Eugene.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / July 11

UCLA Bruins Are This Year’s Sleeping Giant After Another Top 100 Commitment

The UCLA Bruins may not be the team that first comes to mind when you think about the new age of college football (unless you are a Bruins fan, of course), but they are a program that continues to build momentum as we head into fall camp.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 11

Deshuan Foster’s 2025 Recruiting Class Will Be Critical

UCLA's second-year head coach, DeShaun Foster, is trying to have his team ready for the Big Ten this year. One of his primary targets in preparing his team is recruiting.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 11

Ranking Nico Iamaleava's 2024 Performances: #8 Chattanooga

Nico Iamaleava is one of the largest topics of conversation in college football ahead of his redshirt sophomore season with the UCLA Bruins. After a stellar

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 11

Film Friday: Bruins' WR Commit Jonah Smith

Jonah Smith is one of the longest-lasting commits in the UCLA Bruins' 2026 recruiting class. He is a wide receiver prospect from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 11

Bruins Fans Ecstatic Following Duo-Commit Thursday

DeShaun Foster's "Fos Era," as titled by UCLA fans, is only getting better, and is headlined by Westwood's best recruiting class in the last decade, which was just bolstered Thursday by landing Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy teammates, Carter Gooden and Marcus Almada.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 11

Fellow 2026 Pledges React to Carter Gooden UCLA Commitment

UCLA's best recruiting class in the last decade just got a lot stronger after adding its highest-rated recruit -- four-star defensive lineman Carter Gooden.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 11

Where Does UCLA's 2026 Class Rank After Carter Gooden Pledge?

DeShaun Foster and his UCLA coaching staff have built up one of Westwood's best recruiting classes in recent memory, and it's now headlined by four-star defensive lineman Carter Gooden, Foster's highest-ranked prospect during his tenure with the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 11

What is UCLA Getting in 4-Star DL Carter Gooden?

UCLA landed its highest-ranked 2026 recruit in four-star Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy defensive lineman Carter Gooden on Thursday, breaking a cold streak in recruiting battles towards the end of June and beginning of July.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 10

How Bruins' Class Looks Following Marcus Almada's Commitment

The UCLA Bruins have been targeting many of the better players in the 2026 class, and luckily for them, they have landed a large majority of them. They hold many different commitments of players who were at the very top of their recruiting board at a variety of different positions.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 10

UCLA Lands Highest-Rated 2026 Commit

Four-star Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy 2026 defensive lineman Carter Gooden has officially committed to UCLA. The highly-touted defensive lineman is now DeShaun Foster's highest-rated recruit in the class of 2026, coming in with a 93 rating on 247Sports.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 10