UCLA Bruins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

2 Key Questions Ahead of UCLA Basketball's First Exhibition Game

We're less than a week away from our first glimpse at this UCLA team under Mick Cronin in his eighth year at the helm. Wednesday, Oct. 21, UCLA will take on California Baptist University in an exhibition scrimmage prior to the beginning of the season .

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Where To Watch UCLA vs. Wisconsin: Announcers, TV, Radio

Bob Chesney is the first UCLA coach to start his tenure at 5-0 and has a chance to improve that record to 6-0 against a Wisconsin team hungry for another ranked win on the road.

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.

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

How to stop worrying (and maybe even love) CFP's dreaded 24-team expansion

Furious about 24-team College Football Playoff? Fans should tell SEC, Big Ten to unring the bell

The 'Winningest football coaches in Big Ten history' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

How Bob Chesney Taking Over College Football With UCLA

The Bruins were ready for a war in Eugene, Oregon. UCLA won its first road game at Oregon since 2004, and this pregame speech went ultra-viral: "They're about to go in and start the war, and he wants to make sure that nobody has any other thought," UCLA Coach Bob Chesney told his team pregame.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

UCLA's Perfect Start Could Come Down to These Key Aspects

As the Bruins attempt to defend their perfect record at 5-0, there’s a surprisingly good Wisconsin team standing in the way. Back in the preseason, I can

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 15

3 Storylines I'm Watching Most in UCLA's Matchup With Wisconsin

As the Bruins look to continue their phenomenal season, questions about this roster have arisen. With a brand-new starting quarterback, many concerns linger about this team’s future as it enters a pivotal Big Ten matchup against a Wisconsin team that has proven it can beat talented teams on the road.

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

Indiana's Curt Cignetti's take on Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith: 'He's a freak'

No. 5 Indiana puts winning streaks on line as No. 4 Ohio State embraces 'great challenge'

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

Overreaction or Reality: UCLA Has the Best Defense in the Big Ten

UCLA’s defense delivered a statement performance last Saturday against the Ducks. The Bruins were able to force seven turnovers in a 17-15 road win that propelled them into the top-15 teams in the country according to the latest top-25 AP Poll.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

3 UCLA Players Who Must Step Up After Iamaleava Injury

In case you missed it, quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been sidelined for the remainder of the season with a knee injury, and the Bruins' perfect season could potentially be in jeopardy.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

UCLA’s New QB Faces a Defining Test This Week

UCLA’s 5-0 start has put the Bruins in one of the most intriguing positions in all of college football. Few expected UCLA to stand where they do currently, and Nico Iamaleava’s season-ending knee injury creates a brand-new challenge for this team.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Can UCLA Make the College Football Playoff After Losing QB Nico Iamaleava to Injury?

UCLA is one of the biggest surprises through six weeks of the 2026 college football season. However, the Bruins’ playoff hopes suffered a major setback

Ty Dieffenbach News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 13

Ty Dieffenbach’s Journey To Becoming UCLA's New Potential QB1

I feel certain that few Bruins fans could have seen Ty Dieffenbach as the starting quarterback leading the 5-0 UCLA Bruins. Nico Iamaleava suffered an injury in the second quarter during the win against Oregon, and we saw our first look at what the rest of UCLA’s season will look like as Dieffenbach relieved him.

Wayne Knight News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 13

How Wayne Knight Can Completely Change UCLA Football's Offense

Through six weeks of college football, Wayne Knight has been atop the leaderboards in just about every major rushing category. If you still somehow don’t know who Wayne Knight is, you’re surely about to learn.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 13

The Biggest Decision UCLA Football Must Make Moving Forward

There seems to be a ton of uncertainty surrounding this UCLA team moving forward, and rightfully so. With Nico Iamaleava unlikely to return to action this season, Bob Chesney and this team will be put to the ultimate test, as they will have to pivot in order to keep their perfect season alive.

College Football News / EasySportz / October 12

Is UCLA Football Legit? The Bruins Are Turning Heads After Stunning Oregon

For years, UCLA football has been searching for a way to return to national relevance. Now, the Bruins are giving college football fans a reason to pay attention.

Nico Iamaleava News / Yardbarker / October 12