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What We Could See From UCLA's Iamaleava Against SDSU

Nico Iamaleava is coming off the worst year of his career. As UCLA enters a season with a ton of promise and Iamaleava’s NFL Draft hopes rely heavily on his performance this season, it’s safe to say that he’s under a lot of pressure to perform.

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UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 6

Today we’re continuing with the countdown of the top 20 Bruins of all time, and we’re inching closer to the top 5 as we reveal No. 6 on the list. To determine this ranking, both individual and overall team success were the main factors.

UCLA Bruins News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Former UCLA Bruins Star Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Atonio Mafi has been waived by the Las Vegas Raiders, a corresponding move after claiming guard Bryce Cabeldue off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks, via the NFL transaction log.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 10

SDSU's Sean Lewis is ready to take on Bob Chesney and UCLA

There's not much of a rivalry between the San Diego State Aztecs and the UCLA Bruins, but perhaps all that is about to change.

San Diego State steps into old Pac-12 territory, takes on UCLA

Four must-watch college football games that could shake up Week 2

NCAA reportedly issuing new guidance in wake of Michigan-Western Michigan fiasco

The 'College football color teams' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 10

UCLA Players Who Must Be More Involved in Week Two

The Bruins did a good enough job spreading the ball out in Week One, with seven different receivers getting a reception against Cal. Still, there are weapons available to Nico Iamaleava on the Bruins that didn’t see as much involvement in the offense as their talent suggests.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 9

UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 7

As we continue with the ranking of the top 20 best UCLA Bruins of all-time, we’re inching closer to the top five as we arrive at the No. 7 slot. This Bruin is one of the most widely known players to come from UCLA and has one of the best NBA careers of any Bruin mentioned so far.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 9

Which Bruins Need Bigger Roles To Avoid Future Transfer Questions

We saw a healthy dose of various players across many of the UCLA units see the field in Saturday’s 45-24 road win over Cal. Five players contributed to the rushing total, and seven players got involved in the passing game by tallying a reception.

UCLA Defense News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 9

UCLA Defense Has Key Area of Improvement After Cal Win

This UCLA defense's debut has received mixed reviews, but overall, fans seem pleased with the output. Cal has serious playmakers on the offensive side of the ball, and while they managed to put up 24 points, the Bruins' run defense held up decently well, as they allowed Cal to rush for 119 total yards.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 9

How High UCLA Can Climb After Week 1 Under Chesney

I’m not trying to get ahead of myself, but after the Bruins’ impressive Week One performance against Cal, I am starting to think my expectations for this team this season may have been too low.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 8

UCLA Red Zone Report: What Can Be Cleaned Up

UCLA’s offense put up a ton of points in Week One. Most Big Ten teams didn’t play against the level of competition the Bruins were met with in Week One, but UCLA seemed to be up to the challenge.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 8

Bob Chesney Has Key Message for UCLA After Cal Win

After a big win on the road against Cal, it can be easy for Bob Chesney and the Bruins to get caught up in the heat of the moment. Cal was not an easy opponent to start the season with, and for many teams, a win like that often leads to hangovers the next week.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 8

UCLA Snap Count Analysis: How One Bruin Stole the Moment

After a full offseason wondering who would take the field for the Bruins, many of our questions have finally been answered. In UCLA’s Week One win over Cal, there were many players who made the most of the snaps they were given, and a few players who received less time on the field than we would have initially thought.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 8

The Biggest Decision UCLA's Chesney Got Right Against Cal

The highlight of the Bruins' night against Cal was, without a doubt, the strong run game they displayed. The Bruins totaled 277 yards on the ground, with returning back Anthony Woods leading the way with 118 yards on eight carries.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 7

Stock Report: 3 Rising, 3 Falling After UCLA’s Win Over Cal

The Bruins put together an impressive win over Cal in Week One. In the road victory, many Bruins exploded onto the scene and showed UCLA fans that there is a lot to be excited about, while others showed there's still some work to be done.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 7

Bold Ground Game Transformation Sets Tone For UCLA Season

In the Bruins' season opener against Cal, there were a lot of things that went right. UCLA was able to take down the Golden Bears on the road, winning 45-24.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 7

Evaluating Nico Iamaleava's Mixed Performance In UCLA Victory

The UCLA Bruins have defeated the Cal Golden Bears 45-24 in Week One to start the season off with a bang. In the victory, much of the credit will go to the Bruins' ground attack, and deservingly so.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 7

UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 8

We're continuing on with the countdown of the top 20 players of all time in UCLA's storied history, and we have arrived at number 8 on the list! This Bruin may not have the best career numbers in UCLA history, but has one of the strongest peak performances and was a part of one of the most dominant teams in college basketball's history.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 6

Nico Iamaleava Speaks Out On Fourth Quarter UCLA Injury

The Bruins went down with quite a few injuries in the road win against Cal. One of the major questions coming from UCLA fans following the win is the status of quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 6

UCLA Nation Erupts After UCLA’s Biggest Standouts Against Cal

College football fans all around the country had things to say about UCLA in their X win against Cal in Week One. This UCLA team looks like it could have something special, and Bruins fans seem to agree.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 6

Key Takeaways From UCLA’s Powerful Season Opener

In UCLA’s Week One win over Cal, there were many things that fans can hold onto as the season progresses. The Bruins showed a lot of promise and should be a very fun team to watch moving forward.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 6

Winners & Losers From UCLA Football's Impressive Opening Win

The Bruins put on a show against Cal in Week One, and multiple players made the most of their time on the field. Here’s who I was thoroughly impressed

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / August 31

UCLA makes huge change in leadership ahead of 2026 college football season

This move comes just days before the 2026 college football season kicks off for the Bruins.

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Texas QB Arch Manning shouldn't be an overwhelming favorite to go No. 1 overall in 2027 NFL Draft

Georgia under pressure up front after losing defensive starter Xzavier McLeod

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Skyy Clark 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

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