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Four-Star Defensive Lineman Decommits from UCLA

It's safe to say that after a successful few weeks leading up to it, the early national signing period for the 2026 class has not gone UCLA's way. On Wednesday,

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UCLA's Mick Cronin’s Message After Beating Washington

UCLA was able to turn things around after losing a really bad game to Cal. Here is what Mick Cronin said after the win. The Bruins came out slow, falling behind 0-8 to start the game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 4

Breaking Down the Bruins' Big Win vs Washington

The Bruins were able to pull a very close 82-80 win over Washington, here is how they did it. After a poor outing against Cal the game prior, the Bruins really got things going, for the most part.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 4

UCLA Players’ Grades Revealed After Win Over Washington

The Bruins were able to make a quick turn around against Washington, winning 82-80. With the return of Tyler Bilodeau, it was clear that he was the Bruin difference maker this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 4

How Much UCLA Falls in the Latest AP Rankings

UCLA dropped in the most recent AP poll, however it is not has bad as most people thought. The Bruins, after falling to Texas on Nov. 26, thought they would be sitting much lower.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 4

Recapping UCLA Bounce Back Game Against Washington

The Bruins would head to Washington hoping to bounce back after a terrible game against Cal. Here is how the Bruins fared. UCLA would start in the backseat, allowing eight unanswered Washington scores, due to plenty of missed shots and turnovers.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 3

UCLA Loses Four-Star Offensive Lineman to Illinois

Although UCLA's recruiting staff has done a great job of salvaging the program's 2026 class in the months following the firing of head coach DeShaun Foster, it's safe to say that the Early National Signing Period hasn't been kind to the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 3

Top 2026 UCLA Commit Flips to Tennessee

In the days leading up to Early National Signing Day, UCLA has received a wave of both good news and bad news on the 2026 recruiting trail. While the Bruins

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 3

UCLA vs. Washington: Stat Predictions

The Bruins are in real trouble after falling out of the AP top 25 rankings, following their loss to Cal. A win against Washington will hopefully light a spark that could lift the Bruins back into relevancy again.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 3

Three Bruins Who Must Step Up Against Washington

The Bruins are easily coming off their worst loss this season against California, a loss that would effectively remove them from the new AP rankings. All around, the Bruins struggled against Cal, aside from a few standout performances.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 3

UCLA Flips Three-Star Defensive Lineman From Stanford

The early national signing period for the 2026 class is underway, and over the next 48 hours, prospects across the country will finalize their decisions.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 3

UCLA Four-Star Safety Commit Flips to Texas

The Early National Signing Period for the 2026 class is here, and recruits all across the country are set to make their commitments official in the next few days.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 2

How Nico Iamaleava’s Season Grades Out

In a season full of adversity, Nico Iamaleava proved he wasn’t the problem during the Bruins’ 3–9 campaign. Nico Iamaleava took a huge risk, leaving his college football playoff-caliber team in Tennessee.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 2

2 Players Bob Chesney Should Bring With Him to UCLA

After hiring Bob Chesney, this comes with plenty of hype, as well as plenty of roster implications. Most head coaches, after getting a new job, especially after moving up to a team of similar stature to UCLA's, tend to bring with them some of the players that made them so successful in the first place.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 2

UCLA’s Three Essential Players to Retain

We could see a huge roster shift once the Bob Chesney era kicks off after JMU finishes its season, but here are three players who can really contribute.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 2

Grading UCLA’s Receivers After the Season

With the 2025 season officially over, it is time to grade how our Bruins did this season, starting with the receivers. The Bruins’ receiving room didn’t exactly light it up this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 1

UCLA Names JMU’s Bob Chesney as Next Head Coach

UCLA is expected to sign Bob Chesney on a five year deal, Chesney will coach JMU in the Sun-Belt championship against Troy, and will be able to coach if the team makes the College Football Playoffs.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 1

Star UCLA Defensive Back to Enter Transfer Portal

As the 2025 college football regular season concludes, the offseason transfer portal window in January is rapidly approaching. Although the window hasn't

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 1

Grading Bruins After Dominate Tennessee Outing

After UCLA would drop to No. 4 Texas, they would rip off two very convincing wins, off the back of some very solid performances. This game was all UCLA.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 1

Four-Star UCLA Commit Trending Towards Flip

The Bruins' recruiting staff, led by general manager Khary Darlington, has done a fantastic job of rebuilding UCLA's 2026 class in the months following the firing of former head coach DeShaun Foster.

UCLA Bruins News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 1

UCLA Coach Cori Close Sends Honest Janiah Barker Message After Handshake Refusal

The No. 3-ranked UCLA Bruins women's basketball team is undoubtedly one of the deepest and most talented teams in the country right now. This is made clear

The Ascension of Lauren Betts: Why UCLA’s Center is Poised to Dominate Women’s College Basketball

In a sport perpetually searching for its next transcendent star, all signs point to Westwood, where UCLA senior Lauren Betts is not just poised for a breakout season, but is already being universally hailed as the definitive front-runner for the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Beyond the Blueprint: How Cori Close Built a Women’s Basketball Dynasty at UCLA with Relationships and PowerPoint

In the highly competitive world of college basketball recruiting, coaches often speak of developing a “player-led” program, but few have manifested this ethos as effectively as UCLA Women’s Basketball Head Coach Cori Close.

Kiki Rice: Bloodlines, Brilliance, and the Path to the WNBA

If you want to talk about players who are destined for greatness, you have to talk about UCLA point guard Kiki Rice. According to Paul M. Banks, this woman isn’t just a phenomenal athlete; she is the continuation of a family legacy built on world-class achievement.