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UCLA's Most Important 3-Game Stretch Looms

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we talk about just how important UCLA's next three games are to the trajectory of the season. It probably couldn't have started any worse for the UCLA Bruins after dropping their season opener 43-10 to the Utah Utes, but what if I told you there's still a path out of this deep Week 1 hole?

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UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava’s NIL valuation plummets after Utah loss

Nico Iamaleava didn't just lose a football game to Utah on Saturday night. He also lost several hundred thousand dollars in Name, Image and Likeness value as calculated by the folks at On3.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 4

Two UCLA Legends Appearing on Dancing With The Stars

It was announced on Wednesday that Olympic and UCLA star gymnast Jordan Chiles and former Bruins basketball star Baron Davis are going to appear on this fall's season of "Dancing with the Stars." UCLA Athletics added more details about the Bruins' appearance in a statement released Wednesday morning: "The show premieres on Tuesday, Sept.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 4

Foster on UCLA's Analytics Behind 4th-Down Decision Making

Of all the criticism DeShaun Foster and his UCLA Bruins garnered following their 43-10 season-opening loss to Utah, the -- at times -- unconventional way in which they handled fourth-downs was among the most frequently discussed.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Greg McElroy Predicts College Football Upset on Saturday

Week 2 of the college football season is almost here, and the slate is loaded with games that could produce some early-season upsets. On Thursday, former star quarterback Greg McElroy, now host of "Always College Football with Greg McElroy," unveiled his picks for the weekend.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 4

UCLA Included in Week 1 College Football 'Bottom 10'

A tradition unlike any other, ESPN's weekly college football "Bottom 10" highlights the programs that are in the worst positions in the sport. Alas, UCLA made its grand entrance after Week 1.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 3

This Month is Pivotal for UCLA's 2026 Recruiting Class

The UCLA Bruins have been one of the better teams when it comes to recruiting, as they have been able to recruit the 2026 recruiting class pretty heavily and well, as they have landed many guys who would be considered as the favorites in the class, as well as guys who are considered top talent at their positions for the most part.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 3

Breaking Down UCLA's Top 25 Opponents

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we break down where UCLA's remaining opponents sit in the updated AP Top 25 Polls. The offseason hype may have been just that after DeShaun Foster and the UCLA Bruins were outclassed by the Utah Utes to open the season, 43-10.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 3

UCLA Men's Hoops Announces 2 Preseason Games

UCLA men's basketball announced that the team will open up the season with two exhibition games, both of which will be open to the public and the media.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 3

Nico Iamaleava Drops in Latest QB Tier Ranking

Few quarterbacks with expectations as high as Nico Iamaleava's had a more disappointing Week 1 than the UCLA signall-caller. Iamaleava finished the 43-10 loss to Utah completing just 11 of his 22 pass attempts for 136 yards and a touchdown.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 3

UCLA's DeShaun Foster makes absurd claim about blowout loss to Utah

At one point in the second quarter, the Bruins found themselves down, 20-0.

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College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 2

A Warning Sign for UCLA's Season

UCLA football fans were filled with hope and excitement going into the 2025 season, especially with the arrival of star quarterback Nico Iamaleava. However, after a humiliating 43-10 loss to Utah in their opening game at the Rose Bowl, those dreams were quickly shattered.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 2

UCLA's Upcoming Game is 'Make or Break' for Recruiting

The UCLA Bruins and the remainder of the nation have officially kicked off their season as they walked away with much more than a black eye on the field.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 2

UCLA's Transfer Portal Recruiting Backfires in Week One

The season has finally kicked off, as the UCLA Bruins had the chance to show their first glimpses of all of the new toys that they added to their team, especially on the offensive side.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 2

Foster Hesitant to Change UCLA Personnel Following Utah Loss

The UCLA Bruins are still reeling from their 43-10 loss to Utah on Saturday, but DeShaun Foster is almost glad they lost by that much this early in the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 2

Key Takeaways From UCLA's Week 1 Blunder

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we break down everything we saw from UCLA's 43-10 loss to Utah. The offseason hype may have been just that after DeShaun Foster and the UCLA Bruins were outclassed by the Utah Utes to open the season, 43-10.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 2

UCLA's Week 2 Matchup vs UNLV Now Deemed a Toss-Up

The dominoes are falling after UCLA's brutal 43-10 loss to Utah to open the season. A team ripe with momentum and promise heading into the season, the Bruins fell 27 spots in ESPN's SP+ rankings and now sit as the 76th-ranked team in the nation, according to Bill Connelly's system.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 2

Where UCLA's Remaining 2025 Opponents Sit in Updates ESPN FPI

The UCLA Bruins suffered one of the biggest drops in the nation on ESPN's updated Football Power Index (FPI) following a brutal 43-10 loss to Utah on Saturday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 2

Bruins Outlook: Can UCLA Recoup With 3-Straight Wins?

It probably couldn't have started any worse for the UCLA Bruins after dropping their season opener 43-10 to the Utah Utes, but what if I told you there's still a path out of this deep Week 1 hole?

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 2

The Latest Nico Iamaleava Hot Take Following Utah Blunder

Week 1 of college football, when even the most irrational overreactions are taken somewhat seriously. But when you're Nico Iamaleava and the UCLA Bruins, the conversation around an embarrassing 43-10 season opener against Utah doesn't seem irrational in the slightest bit.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 1

Anthony Jones Visiting UCLA Gives Recruiting a Massive Boost

The UCLA Bruins have finally begun their season as they started the season off on Saturday night, which didn't go exactly how they had hoped, even though they had all the expectation in the world to at least make some noise following a fantastic off-season that took place.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 1

Why Nico Iamaleava's Underwhelming Debut Could Stun UCLA Recruiting

The UCLA Bruins are one of the better teams in the country when it comes to a plethora of different things; however, one thing that is worth noting as the fact that they didn't play exactly how they wanted to and their season opener that took place on Saturday.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 1

UCLA Among Steepest Drops in Updated ESPN FPI

DeShaun Foster and the UCLA Bruins' offseason hype may have even had the numbers fooled. Entering the season as the 52nd-ranked team on ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI), the analytics projected the Bruins to be a serviceable team in Foster's second season.

College Football News / LAFB Network / August 31

UCLA Football Have No Good Answers After Big Blowout: ‘We Just Played A Good Team’

UCLA Football’s season opener against Utah ended in a 43-10 rout that exposed inexperience, inconsistency, and execution problems on both sides of the ball.

Nico Iamaleava News / Yardbarker / September 1