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UCLA Teammate Praises Luke Duncan's Ohio State Start

UCLA Bruins backup quarterback Luke Duncan was put in the most impossible situation, learning he would be starting against the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes just 24 hours before kickoff as Nico Iamaleava was ruled out with a concussion.

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UCLA Hoops Surges in KenPom Following Sac State Blowout

The No. 19 UCLA Bruins (4-1, 0-0 Big Ten) haven't quite cruised through their early schedule. All four of their wins came with looking themselves in the mirror, especially their latest 79-48 win over Sacramento State, where Mick Cronin benched four of his regular starters.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 20

Grading Donovan Dent's Bench Performance in UCLA vs Sac State

The UCLA Bruins are only competing against themselves through five games this season. A 79-48 blowout win over Sacramento State on Tuesday didn't come easy.

Trent Perry News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 20

UCLA's Perry Fueled by Arizona Blunder in Sac State Win

Mick Cronin wanted to send a message to his team ahead of their 79-48 blowout win over Mike Bibby's Sacramento State Hornets, which meant four of his five regular UCLA Bruins starters sat on the bench for the first five minutes of the game.

Eric Dailey News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

Eric Dailey Reflects on UCLA Win, Cronin Benching Starters

A 79-48 blowout win over Sacramento State on Tuesday didn't come easy. The UCLA Bruins (4-1, 0-0 Big Ten) had to look themselves in the mirror with the help of coach Mick Cronin's benching four of his regular starters.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

Four Bruins Named to Major Award Watchlist

The Wooden Award watchlist has dropped and a few notable Bruins players have made the list. Kiki Rice has been among the best at the guard position since joining UCLA in 2022.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

UCLA Heating Up With 2027 Four-Star Cornerback

UCLA's recruiting staff, led by general manager Khary Darlington and director of recruiting Marshawn Friloux, has done an excellent job rebuilding the Bruins' 2026 class after the program parted ways with former head coach DeShaun Foster. As the 2026 cycle begins to wind down, Darlington and Friloux are shifting their focus to the 2027 class.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

Key Takeaways From UCLA’s 79-48 Win Over Sac State

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we recap UCLA basketball's perplexing win over Sacramento State. A 79-48 blowout win over Sacramento State on Tuesday didn't come easy.

Luke Duncan News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

UCLA’s Plan if Luke Duncan Has To Start vs Washington

The UCLA Bruins (3-7, 3-4 Big Ten) are still awaiting the true status of star quarterback Nico Iamaleava ahead of their final home game of the season against the Washington Huskies.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

Skipper Outlines UCLA’s Plan to Revive Run Game

The one thing that the UCLA Bruins have been missing offensively since shocking the college football landscape by going on a three-game win streak has been a tone-setting run game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

Skipper Reflects on UCLA Tenure Ahead of Final Rose Bowl Game

Saturday holds great significance for everyone involved with the UCLA Bruins. Above all, it's potentially the final home game UCLA plays in the historic stadium amid the program's outward interest in moving to nearby SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

What UCLA Learned Facing the Nation’s Top Two Teams

Fresh off winning three consecutive games and turning the program around, Tim Skipper had to prepare the UCLA Bruins for a juggernaut of a second half of the schedule.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

Tim Skipper Details UCLA Morale Following 3 Brutal Losses

Despite losing each of their last three games (two of them blowouts at the hands of the top two teams in the nation), Tim Skipper and the UCLA Bruins (3-7, 3-4 Big Ten) are still moving along with their heads up.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

3 Bold Observations From UCLA's Puzzling Sac State Blowout Win

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

UCLA's Internal Battles Persist in Blowout Win vs Sac State

The UCLA Bruins are only competing against themselves through five games this season. A 79-48 blowout win over Sacramento State on Tuesday didn't come easy.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 18

Predicting UCLA Women’s Basketball’s Next Five Matchups

The Bruins are 5-0 through their first five matchups, easily living up to their prestigious No.3 AP ranking. Some standout wins during their streak include a 73–59 rout of No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 18

UCLA in Danger of Losing 2026 Four-Star Commit

UCLA has done a remarkable job of keeping its 2026 class afloat throughout the 2025 season, following the departure of former head coach DeShaun Foster in September.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 18

Crucial Updates in UCLA's Coaching Search

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we discuss Bob Chesney's reported link to the Bruins amid a wild coaching carousel year. The UCLA Bruins' season may be (unofficially) over after a 48-10 shellacking to the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes handed them their seventh loss of the season, but the coaching search is still on.

Curt Cignetti News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 18

Top UCLA Coaching Candidate Drawing Comparisons to Cignetti

The UCLA Bruins' season may be (unofficially) over after a 48-10 shellacking to the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes handed them their seventh loss of the season, but the coaching search is still on.

UCLA Bruins News / Softball On SI / November 18

UCLA Softball Star Becomes Instant Basketball Sensation After Scoring First Career Bucket

Megan Grant, the two-time All-American softball player with the UCLA Bruins, has traded her cleats for sneakers this offseason and has become a force with Westwood’s women’s basketball team. In the Bruins’ fourth game of the season, Grant was finally able to showcase her talent and score her first-ever collegiate points.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 18

How James Franklin Hiring Affects UCLA's Coaching Search

Believe it or not, the UCLA Bruins are one step closer to landing their top preferred coaching candidate after former Penn State coach James Franklin agreed to a deal to join Virginia Tech.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 18

UCLA Injury Updates: Iamaleava, Two Key Offensive Linemen

The UCLA Bruins (3-7, 3-4 Big Ten) may not have much left to play for this season, but that doesn't mean interim coach Tim Skipper isn't going to motivate his squad to compete like he has all season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 15

Anthony Dell'Orso, No. 5 Arizona pull out win over No. 15 UCLA

Anthony Dell'Orso scored 20 points and Jaden Bradley tallied 13 of his 15 points in the second half to help No. 5 Arizona notch a 69-65 victory over No. 15 UCLA.

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