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What UCLA’s First Exhibition Told Us About the Rotation

Exhibition basketball in the month of October has its positives and negatives. The positive side is that we get college basketball in October, but the negative side seems to be that fans tend to overreact to the results.

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3 Storylines I'm Watching Most in UCLA's Week 8 Matchup

The Bruins head into a Week 8 matchup that most expect them to win. However, UCLA will need to play a complete game to eliminate all doubt about this team and keep building momentum as the season goes on.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

UCLA Basketball’s Biggest Winners in Exhibition vs. Cal Baptist

The Bruins looked even better than advertised against Cal Baptist in their first exhibition match of the season, and it looks like UCLA may be able to start this season off strong.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 22

Instant Takeaways From UCLA's Exhibition Win Over Cal Baptist

UCLA cruised by California Baptist in their first exhibition match of the season, winning 100-53. It was a fantastic showing from the Bruins in all facets, and there is a ton to unpack from this performance.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 21

3 UCLA Players to Watch in Exhibition Against Cal Baptist

UCLA basketball will get a great opportunity to face outside competition when they take on Cal Baptist in their first public exhibition of the preseason.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 20

Reevaluating UCLA Football's Ceiling After Two Crucial Wins

UCLA is coming off two crucial wins: a road win over Oregon and a home win over a gritty Wisconsin team just outside the Top 25. Our predictions at the beginning of the season were vastly different than where the Bruins sit now , and so I think it's time to reevaluate this team's ceiling moving forward.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 20

3 Questions UCLA Basketball Must Answer Before Season Begins

UCLA will give fans their first official look at this team ahead of the 2026-27 season as it prepares to take on California Baptist in its first exhibition game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 20

What To Watch From UCLA’s Projected Starters Against Cal Baptist

As the Bruins head towards their first live action of the season against Cal Baptist on Wednesday, we have a pretty good idea of what the starting lineup will look like.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 19

Why UCLA Basketball Can Outperform Preseason AP Poll Ranking

The college basketball season grows closer and closer, and with that, the preseason AP Top 25 poll has finally been released. UCLA comes in at No. 22 in the country, a little lower than many UCLA fans may have expected.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 19

Two Key Stats Explain UCLA’s Gritty Win Over Wisconsin

The Bruins improved to 6-0 following a gritty win over an underrated Wisconsin squad. It was a tough win for the Bruins, but they were able to send Wisconsin home in the end.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 19

How UCLA Identity Looked Different in Win Over Wisconsin

UCLA kept its winning record alive at home following an impressive physical win over Wisconsin on Saturday night. This team looked very different from what we’ve seen in weeks prior, as their run game was completely shut down and the passing game was what kept this offense alive.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 19

UCLA Football Stock Report: Three Players Rising After Week 7

A sentence I never thought I would say heading into this season: the UCLA Bruins are 6-0. Following UCLA's victory at home against Wisconsin, plenty of players rose to the occasion and eliminated many of the concerns that the Bruins had heading into this contest.

Ty Dieffenbach News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 18

The 'Reassuring' Sign Bob Chesney Received After UCLA Win

It was a special day for new starting quarterback Ty Dieffenbach, as he was able to eliminate a lot of the concerns that UCLA fans had heading into this game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 17

Bruins Nation Reacts to Impressive Win Over Wisconsin

The Bruins just keep on winning. I feel confident in the claim that no Bruins fans would have thought that UCLA would be 6-0 heading into Week 8, yet here we are.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 17

Instant Takeaways From UCLA's Physical Win Over Wisconsin

UCLA keeps the wins coming, as they improve to 6-0 under Bob Chesney in year one. The Bruins answered a lot of questions in the win against the Badgers, and more importantly, may have quieted a lot of the concern that stemmed from last week.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 17

Biggest Winners and Losers From UCLA's Week 7 Win Against Wisconsin

UCLA has another impressive win that they can add to their perfect resume at 6-0. In the 17-7 win at home over Wisconsin, here are the biggest winners and losers of the contest.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 17

2 Things UCLA Must Avoid To Take Down Wisconsin

The Bruins will need a lot of things to go right if they want to improve to 6-0 with a victory over Wisconsin in Week 7. In the past, UCLA has been able to skate by with a win despite turning the ball over, not converting in the red zone, and missing opportunities in crucial stages of the game.

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / October 16

UCLA's hot start reflected in Associated Press midseason All-America teams

The UCLA Bruins are 5-0 and ranked No. 12 in the nation. Bob Chesney's team appears to be for real.

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Curt Cignetti News / Yardbarker / October 14

Bob Chesney draws Curt Cignetti comparison amid UCLA's remarkable turnaround

The UCLA Bruins are rolling on the gridiron, and they look like a program that could make College Football Playoff noise. When was the last time that could be said about UCLA football?

No. 12 UCLA has questions at QB entering meeting with Wisconsin

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