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Identity of the Bruin's Defensive Moving Forward

Despite the tough loss to Indiana , there’s still plenty for UCLA’s defense to be proud of — and even more to build on. The Bruins’ secondary continues to show flashes of playmaking potential, showing that there might be hope for the Bruins' defense after all.

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Four-Star Point Guard Includes UCLA in His Top Six

After only using the transfer portal in the 2025 recruiting cycle, UCLA head coach Mick Cronin has made it a point to target multiple high school prospects on the 2026 recruiting trail.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 29

UCLA Offers 2026 Three-Star Utah Commit

UCLA's 2026 recruiting cycle has been a roller coaster. The program started off the cycle strong, bringing in one of the nation's top classes, but after parting ways with head coach DeShaun Foster, 12 players decommitted from the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 29

UCLA Extends Offer To Top California JUCO Prospect

In recent weeks, UCLA has been very active on the recruiting trail, picking up three commitments. The Bruins saw 12 members of their 2026 recruiting class decommit after the program parted ways with head coach DeShaun Foster, so adding talent as the 2026 cycle winds down is vital for the Bruins' future success.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 29

How UCLA Can Build Its Bowl Game Path

After getting blown out against Indiana, any hope for a UCLA CFP appearance has been squandered. However, if the Bruins manage to win three more games, they will be able to make a bowl game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

Skipper: UCLA’s Spirit Intact Despite Blowout, Travel Troubles

Not only did the UCLA Bruins (3-5, 3-2 Big Ten) suffer one of the worst losses of the season against the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers, but Tim Skipper also didn't get into bed until four o'clock that night.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

Inside UCLA’s Main Focus During Bye Week Reset

It's been five weeks since the UCLA Bruins last had a bye, and the circumstances were far different from what they were in Week 4. UCLA was enduring a complete reset going into the bye after losing 35-10 to New Mexico and firing second-year head coach DeShaun Foster.

Three-Star North Carolina Commit Speaks on UCLA Offer

In the past week, UCLA has had a lot of success on the 2026 recruiting trail. Not only did they regain a commitment from three-star linebacker Matthew

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

Where UCLA's Recruiting Class Ranks After 2026 Recommitment

The UCLA Bruins (3-5, 3-2 Big Ten) had a once promising season collapse in the matter of three weeks after starting the season 0-3. Soon after firing second-year coach DeShaun Foster, a 2026 recruiting class that reached heights of the top 15 class in the nation completely dismantled.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

Analyzing UCLA's Spot on 2025-26 Men's College Basketball Rankings

The 2025-26 college basketball season is officially among us, and the means it's time to analyze where Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins rank among the fray.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

Preseason Prediction Has UCLA Falling Short of Final Four

The 2025-26 men's college basketball season is upon us, and the UCLA Bruins are projected to be one of the teams with the highest ceilings of the year.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 28

UCLA WBB Standout Tabbed for Top Point Guard Honor

The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team has its eyes set on a national championship appearance at the end of the 2025-26 season, and Cori Close's squad is staunch with veterans and impactful newcomers.

College Football News / Sporting News / October 27

College football writer makes revealing statement on UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava, Jerry Neuheisel, Tim Skipper

The UCLA Bruins may not have all three of Nico Iamaleava, Jerry Neuheisel, and Tim Skipper as part of their future.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

Analyzing the Rest of UCLA’s Season Schedule

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we look at the rest of the Bruins' schedule and how it could play out. The UCLA Bruins (3-5, 3-2 Big Ten) had their storybook turnaround come to an abrupt end on Saturday, losing 56-6 to the No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

Where UCLA Sits in Latest Top 101 Basketball Team Rankings

The UCLA Bruins men's basketball team enters the 2025-26 season as the No. 12 team in the nation, but many national outlets feel the coaches and media are too high on Mick Cronin's bolstered Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

How Brian Kelly Firing Impacts UCLA's Coaching Vacancy

Ever since the UCLA Bruins relieved second-year head coach DeShaun Foster of his duties, things have been trending up in Westwood. However, in the midst of an illustrious turnaround spearheaded by interim coach Tim Skipper, Saturday's 56-6 loss to No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

UCLA Benefits as Remaining Opponents Slip in FPI

The UCLA Bruins (3-5, 3-2 Big Ten) had their storybook turnaround come to an abrupt end on Saturday, losing 56-6 to the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers in crushing fashion.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

Bruins Among Steepest Droppers in Week's Updated FPI

The UCLA Bruins (3-5, 3-2 Big Ten) were one of the biggest losers of the college football weekend for their 56-6 loss to the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers, and the drastic loss was reflected on their ratings in ESPN's updated Football Power Index.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

Bright Side: UCLA’s Remaining Schedule No Longer Nation’s Toughest

The UCLA Bruins (3-5, 3-2 Big Ten) had their storybook turnaround come to an abrupt end on Saturday, losing 56-6 to the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers in crushing fashion.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

Following Loss, UCLA Earns Another Ranked Opponent

The UCLA Bruins (3-5, 3-2 Big Ten) had their storybook turnaround come to an abrupt end on Saturday, losing 56-6 to the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers in crushing fashion.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

How UCLA's Remaining Opponents Fared in Week 9 Action

The UCLA Bruins (3-5, 3-2 Big Ten) had their storybook turnaround come to an abrupt end on Saturday, losing 56-6 to the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers in crushing fashion.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 27

Grading Nico Iamaleava's Week 9 UCLA Performance

The UCLA Bruins (3-5, 3-2 Big Ten) had their storybook three-week turnaround come to an abrupt end on Saturday, losing 56-6 to the No. 2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 26

UCLA Makes Final Two for 2026 Three-Star Prospect

UCLA and head coach Mick Cronin are still awaiting their first commitment of the 2026 cycle, but they've been pursuing multiple prospects in the class One of those recruits is a three-star post prospect, and while the Bruins have yet to offer him officially, he recently named UCLA in his final two schools.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 25

Indiana's Week 9 win shows why it's a legitimate title contender

Indiana's defense in Week 9 win shows why the program is a title contender

The Indiana juggernaut keeps going.

Haynes King makes Heisman case as No. 7 Georgia Tech destroys Syracuse

Avery Johnson leads Kansas State to 17th straight win over Kansas in dominant fashion

Kansas State player nearly blew a touchdown with the dumbest mistake

The 25 greatest players in ACC football history

The 'Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winners' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / October 25

Scenic Misery: Where Does The Rose Bowl Rank Among Iconic Stadiums

The UCLA Bruins‘ home, the iconic Rose Bowl, just landed at No. 9 in The Athletic’s national stadium rankings, with writer Ira Gorawara summing up the atmosphere like this: “Big Ten teams can complain about the mileage, but no one deserves pity for a trip that ends beneath the San Gabriel Mountains.