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UCLA Parts Ways With Defensive Coordinator Malloe

UCLA Bruins interim head coach Tim Skipper revealed Wednesday that the program and defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe mutually parted ways. This comes just three days after DeShaun Foster was relieved of his duties following an abysmal 0-3 start to the season.

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Three Names UCLA Can't Afford to Have De-Commit

The UCLA Bruins have lost multiple different commits following the recent news of a coaching fire, but they're still hopeful that they can continue to keep some of these prospects, as I recently just broke down a list of three names that they cannot have de-commit from.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 17

Potential Bruins Head Coaching Candidate: Offensive Mind UCLA Could Add

After firing Deshaun Foster on Sunday, questions surrounding the vacant head coaching spot have raised plenty of concerns for the Bruins moving forward.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 17

Where UCLA's Recruiting Class Ranks After Foster Firing

For all his proclivities as a UCLA Bruins head coach, DeShaun Foster made a massive impact in his lone full offseason at the helm, curating one of Westwood's best recruiting classes in recent history.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 17

Coach Linked to UCLA Shoots Down Reunion Rumors

A lot of names are being thrown in the ring for UCLA's new coaching vacancy. After relieving DeShaun Foster of his duties amid a 0-3 start to the season, the search is on for the next Bruins' head coach.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 17

Report: Multiple Current Power Four Coaches Fit UCLA Job

The UCLA Bruins football program is preparing to undergo foundational and cultural change with its next head coaching hire. Amid one of the most important hires in program history, a ton of names have been floating around for the Los Angeles coaching vacancy.

College Football News / Sporting News / September 17

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava predicted to return to Tennessee, join surging program in stunning transfer

Nico Iamaleava is now likely to hit the transfer portal once again after the season is over. He could do one of the funniest things and return to the state of Tennessee.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 17

Five intriguing head coach candidates for UCLA

After a disastrous 0-3 start to the 2025 season, the UCLA Bruins fired head coach DeShaun Foster. Here are five intriguing candidates for the job.

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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 17

UCLA Coaching Candidate Brushes Off Potential Hire

The search is on for the next UCLA Bruins head coach after the dismissal of second-year coach DeShaun Foster on Sunday. In the few days since, a multitude of names have been linked to the position, with a few intriguing choices should UCLA administration consider taking a swing, including New Mexico Lobos head coach Jason Eck.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 17

WNBA Rookie Of The Year Joining UCLA WBB Staff

UCLA women's basketball is bolstering its Final Four staff by adding former Bruin hooper and 2021 WNBA Rookie of the Year Michaela Onyenwere as an assistant coach this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 17

Time For UCLA's Week 5 Clash With Northwestern Revealed

Following what will likely be a long bye week for the UCLA Bruins (0-3, 0-0 Big Ten), a road matchup against Northwestern to open up Big Ten Conference play awaits.

DeShaun Foster News / Athlon Sports / September 16

College Football Program Loses Seven Recruits In Less Than 24 Hours After Firing Head Coach

Just 15 games into his head coach tenure at his alma mater, the UCLA Bruins opted to fire head coach DeShaun Foster. Put into a tough situation, Foster was promoted to head coach before the 2024 college football season after former head coach Chip Kelly opted to accept the Ohio State offensive coordinator role.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / September 16

Early Favorite Emerges For UCLA Head Coaching Vacancy With Analyst Now Weighing Options

The UCLA Bruins’ turbulent start to the 2025 season has already reshaped the program’s trajectory. Following a demoralizing 35-10 loss to New Mexico—their third straight defeat—UCLA dismissed head coach DeShaun Foster on Sunday morning.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 16

Julius LaRosa Drops Details Surrounding UCLA Recruitment

The UCLA Bruins have been one of the more intriguing teams when it comes to offering different prospects in the 2027 classes as this is the class that

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 16

UCLA AD Reveals Timeline of DeShaun Foster Firing

The search is on for DeShaun Foster's replacement after the UCLA Bruins relieved him of his duties following an abysmal 0-3 start to the season. A lot went wrong in Foster's short second season at the helm, which reached an all-time low following the Bruins' loss to New Mexico on Friday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 16

Three Underrated Coaching Candidates For UCLA Football Job

The UCLA Bruins no longer have a head football coach after DeShaun Foster was fired following a 0-3 start to the 2025 college football season. With the vacancy comes the potential of a new voice.

Nico Iamaleava News / Sporting News / September 16

USA Today says UCLA's Nico Iamaleava must redeem transfer portal journey after Tennessee misstep

Nico Iamaleava wanted to be a one and done at UCLA. However, it seems like the best move now is to hit the portal once again.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 16

UCLA AD's True Feelings On the Timing of Foster Hire

The UCLA Bruins football program is preparing to undergo foundational and cultural change with its next head coaching hire. The best way to avoid the catastrophe that became DeShaun Foster's second season at the helm is by looking back at what kept that decision from panning out.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 16

Where UCLA's Opponents Rank in Updated ESPN FPI

The outlook of UCLA's season is looking as grim as ever. On the heels of a rock-bottom loss to New Mexico and the dismissal of second-year head coach DeShaun Foster, the Bruins have one of the toughest remaining schedules in all of college football, and a 0-12 season isn't entirely out of the realm of possibility.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 16

The Latest Opinion on UCLA Football That Will Shock Nobody

Following a devastating 35-10 loss to New Mexico on Friday, the UCLA Bruins (0-3, 0-0 Big Ten) have one of the darkest season outlooks in all of college football.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 16

More Emerging Names For UCLA Coaching Vacancy

The search is on for UCLA's next head football coach after DeShaun Foster was relieved of his duties following a devastating 0-3 start to the season. As the search for Foster's replacement commences, let's dive into some names that can find themselves in the conversation.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 16

Another UCLA Opponent Makes New AP Top 25

UCLA's 2025 season is nearly lost as a 35-10 Week 3 loss to New Mexico resulted in the dismissal of head coach DeShaun Foster. In the meantime, former Fresno State interim head coach and current Bruins special assistant to the head coach, Tim Skipper, will be stepping in as the search for Foster's replacement commences.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 16

How UCLA's Remaining 2025 Opponents Did in Week 3

DeShaun Foster News / Athlon Sports / September 15

UCLA 4-Star Commit Now Courted by Trio of Top 5 Powers Amid DeShaun Foster Firing

The fallout involving the UCLA Bruins has begun. DeShaun Foster is out as head coach, which immediately impacts his 2026 recruiting class. Now a four-star commit is getting courted by not one, but three different powerhouses ranked in the top five nationally.