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UCLA Confidence Meter: How I Feel About Defense Heading Into Bye

The Bruins are heading into the bye week with a ton of confidence, riding high after a 54-3 win on the road at Maryland. UCLA has looked better and better each week, and they’ll soon take on their toughest test yet in Eugene following the bye.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 28

Grading Every UCLA Offensive Position Group After Week 4

Looking back on the 54-3 win at Maryland, there wasn’t a lot to be critical about. The offense played exceptionally well, as evidenced by the 54 points.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 28

What UCLA’s Top-15 Mention Means Heading Into Bye Week

UCLA is finally ranked in the latest AP poll for the first time since the 2023 season. The Bruins come in at No. 23 in the Week 4 AP Poll, sandwiched between Boise State (No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 27

3 UCLA Players Who Could Break Out After Bye Week

As UCLA heads into the bye week on the clouds, here are the players I think could trend upwards as the season progresses. James has been an excellent addition to this secondary so far this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 26

Bruin Nation Reacts to UCLA’s Blowout Win Over Maryland

UCLA's first season under Bob Chesney is off to a blazing hot start. The Bruins marched into College Park and took care of business, winning 54-3 in their most balanced performance of the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 26

Biggest Takeaways From UCLA’s Win in Week 4 Over Maryland

There are a lot of positive takeaways in UCLA’s 54-3 win over Maryland on the road, and it should give the Bruins a ton of confidence as they head into the bye week.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 26

UCLA Must Complete This Final Step Against Maryland

We’ve touched on concerns that this UCLA team became too one-dimensional in the past, and the Bruins have made great strides in alleviating that. The passing attack has ramped up quite a bit, but the overall performances on both ends of the ball don't seem to be entirely on the same page.

Jaylen Petty News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 26

Why Jaylen Petty Could Shake Up UCLA Basketball’s Backcourt

UCLA has a somewhat unusual situation: they have two quality point guard options in the 2026-27 season. Both Texas Tech transfer Jaylen Petty and returning guard Trent Perry have experience in ball-handling duties.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / September 25

UCLA Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Bruins

The work that UCLA has done since joining the Big Ten back in 2024 has been solid, even if the Bruins aren’t exactly making national waves. Mick Cronin has yet to reach those same heights as that crazy run to the Final Four back in 2021, but he has taken UCLA dancing in five of the last six years and has the program in decent enough shape.

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

The Bruins travel to College Park to take on the Terrapins with a chance to improve to 4-0 for the first time since 2022. A perfect 3-0 start has given UCLA a lot of momentum as they hit the road, but Maryland could cause some trouble if UCLA isn’t able to begin the game on the right foot.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 25

Why UCLA's Nico Iamaleava Finally Has Chance To Break Through

Nico Iamaleava is one of the most talented players on this UCLA roster, and he may hold the key to the Bruins reaching their ceiling this season. As the Bruins gear up for some more difficult competition, the situation in front of Iamaleava seems like his best opportunity to perform well, arguably in his career.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 25

Why UCLA Basketball Has Potentially Elite Frontcourt This Season

UCLA has an experienced frontcourt that could be better than many people think. The buzz has mostly been surrounding the transfers and newcomers, and truthfully, rightfully so.

Sammy Omosigho News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 24

UCLA NFL Draft Stock Watch: Why Sammy Omosigho Could Benefit

Throughout the last three games, nobody on the defensive side of the ball for UCLA has been more impactful than Oklahoma transfer Sammy Omosigho. Omosigho leads the team in total tackles (33) and solo tackles (22), as well as sacks (3) and forced fumbles (4).

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 24

How UCLA Football Can Earn Spot in Top 25 AP Poll

The Bruins are 3-0 under Bob Chesney with a great opportunity to improve to 4-0. The Bruins offense is coming off a high-octane performance against the Boilermakers, where they accounted for 645 yards and seven touchdowns en route to starting their conference schedule off with a win.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / September 24

UCLA Outguns Purdue 52-38, Moves To 3-0 Behind Explosive Offensive Night

UCLA’s offense has leaned on the run through the first few weeks of the season, and against Purdue, that finally started opening up everything else. The Bruins finished with 645 total yards, averaged 7.9 yards per rushing attempt and converted 11 of 14 third downs in a 52-38 win over Purdue on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 23

Ranking UCLA Basketball's 3 Most Important Games This Season

The Bruins recently released their full schedule for the 2026-27 basketball season, and it seems to be a tough year on the horizon. By the end of February, the Bruins will have gone through a gauntlet of fantastic Big Ten teams and should be battle-tested and ready for the Madness in March.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 23

Overreaction or Reality: UCLA Can Make College Football Playoff

UCLA is 3-0 for the first time since 2023, and in the first year under head coach Bob Chesney. Even as the Bruins gear up to travel to College Park for a road test against Maryland, It’s hard to not look further down the road.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 23

3 Bold Takes for UCLA Football Ahead of Week 4

The Bruins are off to a hot offensive start and have looked like a completely new team compared to last season. Bob Chesney has completely flipped this program, and there is a lot of hope as the Bruins head into tougher conference play.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 22

UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 2

Today we’re back, counting down the top 20 players in UCLA basketball history! We have arrived at the penultimate position in the rankings, and the runner-up to the best player in UCLA’s storied history.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 22

This UCLA Receiver Could Be Ready for Much Bigger Role

UCLA’s offense exploded for 52 points and 645 yards against Purdue. While Wayne Knight, Nico Iamaleava, and Semaj Morgan got the majority of the attention, Leland Smith quietly came up huge for the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Former UCLA Bruins Star Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Atonio Mafi has been waived by the Las Vegas Raiders, a corresponding move after claiming guard Bryce Cabeldue off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks, via the NFL transaction log.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 10

SDSU's Sean Lewis is ready to take on Bob Chesney and UCLA

There's not much of a rivalry between the San Diego State Aztecs and the UCLA Bruins, but perhaps all that is about to change.

San Diego State steps into old Pac-12 territory, takes on UCLA

Four must-watch college football games that could shake up Week 2

NCAA reportedly issuing new guidance in wake of Michigan-Western Michigan fiasco

The 'College football color teams' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / August 31

UCLA makes huge change in leadership ahead of 2026 college football season

This move comes just days before the 2026 college football season kicks off for the Bruins.

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Texas QB Arch Manning shouldn't be an overwhelming favorite to go No. 1 overall in 2027 NFL Draft

Georgia under pressure up front after losing defensive starter Xzavier McLeod

The 'College football color teams' quiz

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / August 3

Bob Chesney being credited for energy shift for UCLA football

The UCLA Bruins haven't had a double-digit win season on the gridiron since Jim Mora was the head coach way back in 2014. In fact, those Mora days probably look good now for UCLA fans, despite the fact that he went 9-14 in his final two seasons before being fired.

Mario Cristobal, Miami reportedly agree to contract extension

Indiana woefully underrepresented in Joel Klatt's best players list

Four college football teams entering a national championship-or-bust season

Weekly Syllabus: College football training camps open

The 'College football color teams' quiz