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UCLA Making Progress with 2027 Three-Star Wide Receiver

There are several things that Bob Chesney needs to accomplish in his first year as UCLA's head coach, but arguably none are more important than bringing the Bruins back to being one of the top destinations for elite local recruits.

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Bob Chesney Details His UCLA Recruiting Strategy

It's been a chaotic year for UCLA. After entering the 2025 season with a lot of buzz, the Bruins got off to a disastrous 0-4 start, leading them to part ways with former head coach DeShaun Foster.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 8

Comparing UCLA's 2026 Class to the Rest of the Big 10

The 2026 recruiting cycle was a wild ride for UCLA. After entering the 2025 season with one of the top classes in the nation, the Bruins struggled on the field, leading them to part ways with former head coach DeShaun Foster. After Foster's firing, UCLA saw several commits decommit from the program.

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.

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How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

College Football News / College Football Talk / December 2

Reports: UCLA plans to hire James Madison’s Bob Chesney as its next football coach

UCLA finished 3-9 this season under interim coach Tim Skipper, who replaced DeShaun Foster three games into the year.

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 / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 29

UCLA’s Top 2026 Commit Scheduling Key Tennessee Visit

UCLA's recruiting staff, led by general manager Khary Darilington and director of recruiting Marshawn Friloux, has done a tremendous job of rebuilding the Bruins' 2026 class after the program parted ways with former head coach DeShaun Foster.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 27

Four-Star UCLA 2026 Safety Commit to Visit Elsewhere

While UCLA's recruiting staff, led by general manager Khary Darlington and director of recruiting Marshawn Friloux, has been on a hot streak in the 2026 recruiting cycle, landing five commitments in the last two weeks, the Bruins might soon face a setback in their 2026 class.

Updated Head Coach Candidates for UCLA (11/26)

A great deal has happened since DeShaun Foster was fired more than two months ago. Names have emerged as favorites to be the next UCLA head coach. Here are five to watch: The skinny: While Fisch did not play high school or college football, he graduated from Florida back in 1998.

Unexpected college football coach named top candidate for UCLA job

With UCLA still hunting for a permanent replacement after DeShaun Foster’s abrupt dismissal on September 14, several names have been floated around for the Bruins' next head coach.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Emerging College Football Coach Predicted To Land UCLA Job

Several marquee jobs are open in college football, including the LSU Tigers, Penn State Nittany Lions, Florida Gators, Auburn Tigers and UCLA Bruins. UCLA fired head coach DeShaun Foster after he started his second season with a record of 0-3.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 23

UCLA Regains Commitment From Three-Star Offensive Lineman

It's difficult to describe how good a job UCLA's recruiting staff, led by general manager Khary Darlington and director of recruiting Marshawn Friloux, has done rebuilding the Bruins’ 2026 class. After the Bruins parted ways with former head coach DeShaun Foster, 13 commits decommitted from the program.

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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 20

UCLA Extends Offer to 2027 Five-Star Defensive Lineman

UCLA may not have a permanent head coach, but that has not prevented the Bruins' recruiting staff, led by general manager Khary Darlington and director of recruiting Marshawn Friloux, from being aggressive on the recruiting trail.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 19

UCLA Heating Up With 2027 Four-Star Cornerback

UCLA's recruiting staff, led by general manager Khary Darlington and director of recruiting Marshawn Friloux, has done an excellent job rebuilding the Bruins' 2026 class after the program parted ways with former head coach DeShaun Foster. As the 2026 cycle begins to wind down, Darlington and Friloux are shifting their focus to the 2027 class.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 18

UCLA in Danger of Losing 2026 Four-Star Commit

UCLA has done a remarkable job of keeping its 2026 class afloat throughout the 2025 season, following the departure of former head coach DeShaun Foster in September.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 15

UCLA Making Progress on Former 2026 Offensive Lineman Decommit

When UCLA parted ways with former head coach DeShaun Foster, the Bruins saw a wave of 13 committed prospects decommit from their 2026 class. Over the last

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 13

UCLA Loses Three-Star Commit to Boise State

UCLA has achieved a series of wins on the recruiting trail over the past month. The Bruins have added four commits to their 2026 class, which once seemed

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 13

UCLA's Discouraging Spot in Latest CFB Coaching Ranking

Back when the UCLA Bruins dismissed second year head coach DeShaun Foster after a 0-3 start, it appeared the program might've had a shot at landing a true culture changer.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 12

Flip Watch: Top UCLA Commit Becomes Latest Target

One of the few redeeming qualities of the DeShaun Foster era was a surge in recruiting during the UCLA Bruins' 2025 offseason. As soon as Foster was relieved of his duties just three weeks into the season, what was once a top 20 recruiting class in the nation crumbled.

NFL News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 10

Updated Head Coach Candidates for UCLA (11/10)

A great deal has happened since DeShaun Foster was fired almost two months ago. Several names have emerged as favorites to be the next UCLA head coach.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 9

UCLA Hosts Top Uncommitted 2026 Offensive Lineman

Following the firing of former head coach DeShaun Foster, UCLA general manager Khary Darlington and the Bruins’ recruiting staff have done a fantastic

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

UCLA has fired head coach DeShaun Foster

UCLA has seen enough from head coach DeShaun Foster just three games into his second season. Foster has been fired by UCLA in the wake of the team’s 0-3 start.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 15

Two big-name college football programs fire head coaches

Despite being only three weeks into the college football season, a few big-name programs have already elected to part ways with their head coach.

Week 3 winners, losers

Texas QB Arch Manning not looking ready for SEC play after dud vs. UTEP

Analysts have given up on Manning, and that's shortsighted

LSU HC Brian Kelly was right to defend his team in news conference

Is angry Alabama back in action?

Three teams are separating themselves from the pack in ACC

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / September 13

UCLA's struggles could worsen as schedule gets tougher

The UCLA football program has seen better days. Much better days.

New Mexico tramples UCLA for first win over Big Ten foe

Colorado HC Deion Sanders 'lost for words' after embarrassing loss to Houston

'Forget about it': Draft guru's latest Arch Manning assessment should concern NFL teams

25 college players NFL fans should keep an eye on this season

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / September 13

Pac-12 Conference trolls woeful UCLA in hilarious social media post

The Pac-12 Conference is having some fun with former league member UCLA, as the Bruins look like one of the worst teams in college football so far this season.

UCLA's struggles could worsen as schedule gets tougher

New Mexico tramples UCLA for first win over Big Ten foe

25 college players NFL fans should keep an eye on this season