Tuesday, December 30

Ikaika Malloe is leading UCLA football’s defense into renewed identity in preseason

This post was updated Aug. 11 at 9:08 a.m. The sun did not relent in Costa Mesa, but neither did the Bruins’ defense. As UCLA football’s fall training camp pushes into its second week, defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe’s unit is leaning into experience, depth and renewed physicality to establish its identity. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football assistant coach and defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe walks on the field at Beaver Stadium. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA football enters new era of growth with Foster, Sunseri at the helm

This post was updated Aug. 3 at 9:40 p.m. “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” John C. Maxwell’s famous quote perfectly encapsulates the last two seasons of UCLA football. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior running back Jalen Berger runs with the ball tucked under his arm at Beaver Stadium. Berger rushed for 178 yards last season. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


2025 Big Ten Preview: Purdue

UCLA is just weeks away from starting its second season in the Big Ten. After capturing seven Big Ten championships during their first year in the conference, the Bruins will look to build upon their inaugural year. Read more...

Photo: Forward Trey Kaufman-Renn and guard Braden Smith ready themselves for a defensive possession. The 2024-2025 All-Americans are set to return for their senior campaigns next season, and both helped the Boilermakers reach the national championship in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Purdue Athletics. Designed by Crystal Tompkins/Design director)


Change in scenery for UCLA football’s fall camp leads to bonding for new players

This post was updated Aug. 3 at 9:32 p.m. New location, new coaches, new roster. Although DeShaun Foster is in his second year supervising fall training camp – which commenced Wednesday – the head honcho is voyaging into unfamiliar territory with a largely new coaching staff as he leads UCLA football into its 2025 campaign. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster walks on the field before a game. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


2025 Big Ten Preview: Northwestern

UCLA is just weeks away from starting its second season in the Big Ten. After capturing seven Big Ten championships during their first year in the conference, the Bruins will look to build upon their inaugural year. Read more...

Photo: Northwestern football players huddle at midfield prior to a game. The team won just four games last season after coach David Braun boasted an eight-win campaign during his debut season at the helm in 2023. The squad will only play one more season at Martin Stadium before relocating back to renovated Ryan Field next year. Photo credit: Courtesy of Northwestern Athletics


DeShaun Foster overcomes past press conference fumble, eyes program’s future

This post was updated July 28 at 9:11 a.m. LAS VEGAS — DeShaun Foster recently revisited the geography lesson that once gave him a one-way ticket to viral ridicule. Read more...

Photo: UCLA coach DeShaun Foster stands among practicing players at a training camp session. Foster spent seven seasons as the Bruins’ running backs coach before accepting the head coaching position before the 2024 campaign. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)


Quarterback Nico Iamaleava breaks silence on move to UCLA, cites family as reason

This post was updated July 27 at 7:39 p.m. LAS VEGAS — Decked in a silver watch and a UCLA emblem, Las Vegas’ prized possession paraded Mandalay Bay on Thursday, trailed by a nonstop rotation of cameras and questions. Read more...

Photo: Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava prepares to throw a ball down the field in Tennessee’s 24-17 victory against Alabama on Oct. 19. Iamaleava entered the transfer portal in April, committing to UCLA on April 20. The dual-threat signal caller is set to assume the starting field general role for the Bruins’ 2025 campaign. (Courtesy of Tennessee Athletics)



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