Friday, August 28

2026 Big Ten Preview: Penn State

UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school. Read more...

Photo: Former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar scrambles away from senior safety Cole Martin and senior cornerback Scooter Jackson in a game Oct. 4, 2025, at the Rose Bowl. (Daily Bruin file photo, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)


2026 UCLA football position preview: Special teams

As UCLA football enters its first year under coach Bob Chesney and third season in the Big Ten, Daily Bruin Sports will preview the personnel of the Bruins’ position groups and predict their 2026 outlook prior to the season’s opening game Sept. Read more...

Photo: Senior kicker Mateen Bhaghani attempts an extra point during UCLA football’s practice Aug. 6 at Spaulding Field. (Photo by Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor; Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)


The Chesney train rolls on, adding Trent Hendrick to the JMU-to-UCLA pipeline

The Chesney train is still taking passengers. Former James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick transferred to UCLA on Sunday, according to On3. Hendrick received a temporary restraining order as part of a larger lawsuit in Louisiana against the NCAA, which 16 football players – including former UCLA running back TJ Harden – filed among 33 total athletes. Read more...

Photo: Former James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick raises both his arms as the Dukes walk out onto the field pre-game. Hendrick transferred to UCLA after four seasons with JMU. (Courtesy of JMU Athletics Photography)


2026 UCLA football position preview: Running backs

As UCLA football enters its first year under coach Bob Chesney and third season in the Big Ten, Daily Bruin Sports will preview the personnel of the Bruins’ position groups and predict their 2026 outlook prior to the season’s opening game Sept. Read more...

Photo: Fifth-year running back Wayne Knight weaves past a dummy during the team’s practice Monday at Spaulding Field. Knight transferred to UCLA from James Madison this past offseason. (Photo by Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)


2026 UCLA football position preview: Offensive line

As UCLA football enters its first year under coach Bob Chesney and third season in the Big Ten, Daily Bruin Sports will preview the personnel of each of the Bruins’ position groups and predict their 2026 outlooks prior to the season’s official start on Sept. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s offensive linemen stand together during practice. The Bruins brought in nine transfers in the offseason. (Daily Bruin File Photo, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)


Individuality and connection combine to define UCLA football’s 2026-27 strategy

This post was updated Aug. 23 at 8:51 p.m. With a roster featuring 55 new players and 19 new coaches, including both top coordinators, creating a sense of camaraderie and connection among the new faces of Westwood is at the forefront of head coach Bob Chesney’s first fall camp. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football coach Bob Chesney talks to his team after practice at Spaulding Field on Aug. 17. The Bruins open the 2026 campaign on Sept. 5 against California. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)


2026 UCLA football position preview: Secondary

As UCLA football enters its first year under coach Bob Chesney and third season in the Big Ten, Daily Bruin Sports will preview the personnel of the Bruins’ position groups and predict their 2026 outlook prior to the season’s opening game Sept. Read more...

Photo: Senior defensive back Scooter Jackson puts his arms out to secure a throw during practice at Spaulding Field on Aug. 6, 2026. Jackson recorded two interceptions and a forced fumble last season. (Photo by Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor, design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)