L.A. Times - UCLA Bruins

UCLA is No. 8 in the first College Football Playoff rankings; USC is No. 20

Los Angeles Times Staff — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:24:23 GMT

UCLA coach Bob Chesney has led the Bruins to the College Football Playoff rankings during his first season leading the Bruins, a year after the team won just three games.

College football: Texas Tech tops Arizona; Indiana wins in OT

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:40:27 GMT

Other top-25 teams weren't as fortunate, with No. 19 Southern Methodist beaten by Syracuse, No. 20 Nothwestern falling to Oregon and No. 25 Wisonsin getting shutout by Iowa.

Swanson: UCLA's 7-0 start has one glaring flaw. Bob Chesney is running out of time to fix it

Mirjam Swanson — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob Chesney has made UCLA the second-half darlings of college football, but the Bruins must address their slow starts if they hope to reach the playoff.

UCLA's unlikely starting quarterback never stopped believing in himself

Connor Dullinger — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:04:20 GMT

New UCLA starting quarterback Ty Dieffenbach learned how to play the position while coping with his mother's breast cancer battle, one of many obstacles he's overcome.

USC and UCLA could benefit as College Football Playoff nears 24-team expansion

Steve Henson — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:38:54 GMT

Reports that the College Football Playoff could expand from 12 to 24 teams in 2027 offer new hope for USC and UCLA, neither of which has reached the field.

Senate OKs a sweeping college sports bill. Here's what it would do

Christopher Buchanan — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:37:01 GMT

The bipartisan Protect Student College Sports Act would give the NCAA more power to govern national rules and regulations in college sports.

UCLA dominates in all phases of the game during rout of Maryland, improves to 4-0

A.J. Perez — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:59:34 GMT

Bob Chesney became the first UCLA coach to start his tenure 4-0 since 1949, steering the Bruins to a 54-3 Big Ten road victory over Maryland Saturday.

UCLA defense embraces challenge of bouncing back against Maryland after poor showing

Connor Dullinger — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:56:34 GMT

After the UCLA defense was shredded by Purdue's quarterback, the Bruins regrouped and prepared to take on Maryland's pass-heavy offense Saturday.

Wayne Knight and UCLA bulldoze Purdue in Big Ten opener

Connor Dullinger — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:54:52 GMT

Wayne Knight rushes for 177 yards and two touchdowns as UCLA amasses 369 rushing yards and 645 total yards in a 52-38 win over Purdue.

UCLA braces for first Big Ten test of coach Bob Chesney's tenure

Connor Dullinger — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:48:29 GMT

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava and the Bruins host Purdue on Saturday in a game that pits the Bruins' offense against a formidable defensive front.

UCLA to give all students free tickets to home football, basketball games

Connor Dullinger — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:05:59 GMT

In a bid to pack the Rose Bowl and Pauley Pavilion, tickets to all UCLA home football and men's and women's basketball games will be free for Bruins students.

Swanson: UCLA isn't perfect, but fans can trust Bob Chesney's Bruins to fight for wins

Mirjam Swanson — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

UCLA asked fans to return to the Rose Bowl. Now Bob Chesney and the Bruins ask for patience as they work through their early hiccups.

UCLA shakes off ugly first half, surges late to beat San Diego State in home opener

Connor Dullinger — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:36:32 GMT

A strong defensive effort coupled with another three-touchdown game by running back Wayne Knight powers UCLA to a 28-10 victory over San Diego State.

UCLA football vows to avoid letdown as coach Bob Chesney makes his Rose Bowl debut

Connor Dullinger — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

UCLA coach Bob Chesney urged the Bruins to move on from their Cal win and focus on preparing to face San Diego State during their home opener Saturday.

UCLA confident Nico Iamaleava will soon help Bruins' passing attack take flight

Connor Dullinger — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:34:19 GMT

UCLA's passing game dazzled early against Cal before stalling after halftime, as penalties and a run-heavy script exposed growing pains in a Bruins offense still finding balance.

Swanson: Bob Chesney's gutty Bruins pushed to beat Cal and gave UCLA fans a reason to believe

Mirjam Swanson — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

New UCLA coach Bob Chesney coaxed inspiring resolve and sharper execution out of the Bruins during a road win over Cal in Saturday's season opener, giving fans hope.

'It was a lot of fun.' UCLA surges late, opens Bob Chesney era with win over Cal

Marisa Ingemi — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 06:47:05 GMT

UCLA defeats California 45-24 in its first game under coach Bob Chesney, scoring 21 unanswered points behind big performances from Wayne Knight and Anthony Woods.

'Bruin Bullies' are dialed in on creating havoc during UCLA season opener at Cal

Connor Dullinger — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 21:52:44 GMT

The UCLA defense knows Cal boasts a formidable offense, but UCLA defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler is confident the Bruin Bullies can make big plays.

'You should be really excited.' Cal football ready for a breakthrough game against UCLA

Joaquin Ruiz — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 20:10:48 GMT

While UCLA fans are fired up about new coach Bob Chesney, the Bruins' season opener opponent Cal is equally confident about a resurgent season in Berkeley.

Swanson: Martin Jarmond's UCLA legacy marred by football turmoil, money woes and donor blunders

Mirjam Swanson — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Martin Jarmond pulling UCLA out of the Pac-12 and trying to find revenue outside the Rose Bowl were among the biggest mistakes of his tenure as athletic director.

UCLA fires athletic director Martin Jarmond, replaces him with ex-Lakers exec Tim Harris

Los Angeles Times Staff — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:11:24 GMT

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk announced Monday that Martin Jarmond's tenure as UCLA athletic director is over, replacing him with former Lakers executive Tim Harris.

Former Cal players on UCLA roster fired up to kick off season against Golden Bears

Connor Dullinger — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Running back Jaivian Thomas is among the UCLA players who once played at Cal and look forward to playing the Golden Bears in the season opener.

UCLA suggests star transfer Trent Hendrick isn't impacted by new Big Ten NFL player ban

Los Angeles Times Staff — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:29:39 GMT

UCLA athletics director Martin Jarmond released a statement that school is complying with all Big Ten rules and all players on its roster are eligible.

Former James Madison players say Bob Chesney inspired their challenging moves to UCLA

Connor Dullinger — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Former James Madison players credit new UCLA teammates with helping them adjust to a vastly different city and lifestyle than Virginia.

Undrafted James Madison star Trent Hendrick commits to UCLA thanks to court ruling

Connor Dullinger — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:34:24 GMT

Former James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick, who went undrafted and unsigned after attending NFL minicamps, is reuniting with Bob Chesney at UCLA.

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava learns, and builds, on his experiences

Connor Dullinger — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:48:52 GMT

The senior, who struggled along with the Bruins last season after his tumultuous exit from Tennessee, has worked on his mental health and becoming a leader.

UCLA defensive back Cole Martin embodied Bob Chesney's values before meeting the coach

Connor Dullinger — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:08:37 GMT

UCLA defensive back Cole Martin decided to stay at UCLA after one meeting with new coach Bob Chesney helped him realize they had much in common.

Jayden Daniels' objection to Louisiana State offering his old number upsets player now wearing No. 5

Steve Henson — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:57:47 GMT

Former Heisman-winning QB Jayden Daniels issues cease-and-desist letter to LSU prohibiting the school from using his name, image and likeness. It's all about No. 5.

Derek Carr, UCLA football's new special advisor, sees a winner in Bob Chesney

Sam Farmer — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:59:55 GMT

Carr, who will help the offensive staff strategize, says the new Bruins' new coach is a leader of men. This is a guy who stands up in front of the room and leads."

Why Bob Chesney is having UCLA practice in Irvine for part of fall camp

Connor Dullinger — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:25:44 GMT

UCLA is spending a week of preseason camp at the Great Park Sports Complex in Irvine to emulate the process of being on the road, giving the team a taste of preparing for a bowl game.

UCLA senior Rodrick Pleasant is driven to lead, pay forward help others gave him

Connor Dullinger — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Gardena native and dual-sport talent Rodrick Pleasant leaned heavily on role models. Now the UCLA senior is showing his gratitude by helping others.

UCLA coach Bob Chesney works to make Bruins uncomfortable as preseason camp kicks off

Connor Dullinger — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 02:14:06 GMT

UCLA coach Bob Chesney is striving to put his team in stressful situations as preseason camp kicks off to prepare them for tests this season.