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College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 11
This UCLA Specialist Is Exuding Confidence on Field

This UCLA Specialist Is Exuding Confidence on Field

Through UCLA's otherwise dark start to the 2025 football season, a few glimmers of light have poked through the holes of potential, including Bruins kicker Mateen Bhaghani.

UCLA Kicker Driven by Postseason Award List Snub

UCLA Kicker Driven by Postseason Award List Snub

A player can be driven by the prospect of being recognized as one of the best players in all of college football at their position. And while UCLA kicker Mateen Bhgahani isn't necessarily driven by the accolades, being snubbed gives him extra motivation.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 4
UCLA's Mateen Bhaghani Primed For Big Season

UCLA's Mateen Bhaghani Primed For Big Season

Mateen Bhaghani, place kicker for the UCLA Bruins football team, has been named to the watch list for the 2025 Lou Groza College Place Kicker Award. The announcement was made Friday by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission and the UCLA Athletic Department.

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College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 2
Key Bruins Starter Makes Impressive Award Watch List

Key Bruins Starter Makes Impressive Award Watch List

UCLA Football has another rising star in its midst. Mateen Bhaghani, a rising junior kicker for the team, has just been named to the 2025 Lou Groza Award Watch List, as announced by the Palm Beach County Sports Committee on Friday.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 11
One Bruins Special Teamer Has Been Pleasant Surprise

One Bruins Special Teamer Has Been Pleasant Surprise

The UCLA Bruins (4-5) have received incredible play from their transfer sophomore kicker Mateen Bhaghani all season but his performance on Friday night in a win over the Iowa Hawkeyes (6-4) was his best yet.

College Football News / NIL on SI / October 7
UCLA Kicker Mateen Bhaghani Signs NIL Deal with FIKI Football

UCLA Kicker Mateen Bhaghani Signs NIL Deal with FIKI Football

UCLA Bruins’ sophomore kicker Mateen Bhaghani scored a fun new NIL deal with FIKI Sports, a toy company famous for its tabletop games. As the brand’s first-ever

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