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UCLA Coach Close Spotlights Kneepkens’ Role in Win

Transfer guard Gianna Kneepkens is finding her rhythm at UCLA, and coach Cori Close sees her versatility as exactly what the Bruins needed this season.

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Four-Star 2027 Wide Receiver Details His UCLA Game-Day Visit

UCLA had several prospects in the Rose Bowl last Saturday for their game against Nebraska. While the game didn't go the Bruins' way, they made a strong impression on some of the nation's top recruits, including a four-star wide receiver in the 2027 class, who detailed his trip to Westwood.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

Keys to Establishing UCLA's Run Game vs Ohio State

The UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) are looking ahead to their toughest game of the season -- a road matchup against the first-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

UCLA WBB Boasts Top Spot in Initial Women's Bracketology

The No. 3 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) women's basketball team is coming off a signature early win of the season, dominating No. 6 Oklahoma at a neutral site.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

How Far UCLA Hoops Dropped in Latest March Madness Bracketology

The No. 15 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) came into the 2025-26 college basketball season with one of the highest potentials of any team. However, through three games, UCLA hasn't been able to get near its ceiling against middling teams.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

Flip Watch: Top UCLA Commit Becomes Latest Target

One of the few redeeming qualities of the DeShaun Foster era was a surge in recruiting during the UCLA Bruins' 2025 offseason. As soon as Foster was relieved of his duties just three weeks into the season, what was once a top 20 recruiting class in the nation crumbled.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

UCLA Injury Update on Key Offensive Lineman

The UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten), despite having a pretty unlucky season, have been afforded a great bill of health all year, losing only a few key players for 1-2 weeks through nine games.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

Tim Skipper Shares Positive Takeaways From UCLA Loss to Nebraska

The UCLA Bruins' 28-21 loss to Nebraska on Saturday was one of the few quality losses the Bruins have had all season. Sure, the loss put them one loss

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

UCLA HC Explains What Separates Nico Iamaleava From Rest

Nico Iamaleava hasn't necessarily had the season he was hoping for when he took his talents to the UCLA Bruins. The redshirt sophomore had his eyes set on the NFL, and after a turbulent UCLA season, his plans may have changed.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

UCLA's Biggest Defensive Crutch and How to Fix It

The UCLA Bruins (3-3, 3-6 Big Ten) have always had two glaring issues on the defensive side all season -- edge containment and quarterback pressure. The Bruins haven't recorded a sack since defeating Michigan State nearly a month ago, and interim coach Tim Skipper detailed just how to fix the issue as his squad travels to Columbus to take on No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 11

Recapping UCLA's Big Night of Basketball

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we recap a big night for UCLA Men's and Women's basketball, which each came out with their third wins of the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 11

Three UCLA Bright Spots from the Nebraska Game

UCLA's bowl game hopes are dwindling after the 28-21 loss to Nebraska this past week. With No.1 Ohio State up next for the Bruins, there are a lot of things the team has to work on.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 11

UCLA Strength of Schedule Skyrockets as Bowl Game Hopes Dwindle

Saturday's 28-21 loss to Nebraska wasn't just another brutal loss for the UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten), it may have just been the final nail in the coffin on an attempted turnaround from a 0-4 start.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 11

Where UCLA's Final Three Opponents Rank in Updated FPI

The UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) are all but out on bowl game contention after their 28-21 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. If the Bruins

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 11

UCLA Catches Major Break in Latest Top 25 Rankings

The UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) are all but out on bowl game contention after their 28-21 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. If the Bruins

Trent Perry News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 11

UCLA's Trent Perry Reflects on Breakout Outing vs West Georgia

The No. 15 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) desperately needed a win like the one it got against West Georgia on Monday before facing some real competition this week.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 11

What Mick Cronin Said After UCLA's Big Win Over West Georgia

The No. 15 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) desperately needed a win like the one it got against West Georgia on Monday before facing some real competition this week.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 11

3 Bold Observations From UCLA's Statement Win vs West Georgia

The No. 15 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) desperately needed a win like the one it got against West Georgia on Monday before facing some real competition this week.

UCLA WBB Stakes Claim, Dominates No. 6 Oklahoma

The No. 3 UCLA Bruins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) staked their claim as one of the best teams in the nation with their dominant 73-59 win over the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 10

UCLA Bruins vs West Georgia Wolves Game Preview

The UCLA Bruins (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) may be undefeated through two games this season, but neither of the results left them walking away feeling good about how they got the wins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 10

UCLA's Remaining Opponents Endure Rollercoaster Week

The UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) are all but out on bowl game contention after their 28-21 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. If the Bruins

Preview: UCLA WBB's First Ranked Clash vs Oklahoma

The No. 3 UCLA Bruins (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) are off to an expected dominant start to the season, stringing together two season-opening wins against San Diego State and UC Santa Barbara to open the year.

UCLA Bruins News / New Baseball Media / November 9

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: UCLA

After a forgetful 19-33 campaign in 2024, things were considerably different for the UCLA Bruins in 2025. UCLA, filled with young talent that saw their first action in 2024, rattled off 48 wins and then went 5-0 in the first two postseason rounds to head to the College World Series.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 9

UCLA at Ohio State odds: Opening point spread revealed

In Week 12, there will be a night game at The Horseshoe. Ohio State will welcome UCLA for a primetime matchup in Columbus, and the opening point spread has been released.

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / November 4