Bob Chesney made a lot of promises when he was introduced as UCLA football’s newest head coach on Dec. 9, 2025. The newly minted coach said that he could see a championship coming to Westwood. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach Bob Chesney talks to alumni and donors at the James West Alumni Center. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
Spring football is a lot like the grocery store. It is coaches, players, fans and media all counting their eggs before Easter – and chickens before they hatch. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach Bob Chesney walks on Spaulding field during Spring practice on Saturday. (Kai Dizon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
An unfamiliar feeling emanated from Spaulding Field. One that has rarely been synonymous with UCLA football over the last several seasons. And a feeling that everyone in attendance seemed to share at the Bruins’ first Spring practice Thursday morning. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach Bob Chesney talks to the media. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated March 29 at 10:19 p.m. Few positions are more under appreciated than tight end. Effective tight ends can elevate an offense. UCLA football head coach Bob Chesney brought in four tight ends to compete for playing time and develop under position coach Drew Canan ahead of the 2026 offseason. Read more...
Photo: Former Boston College and current UCLA tight end Stevie Amar Jr. runs out onto the field. (Courtesy of Boston College Football)
Some find the phrase “defense wins championships” a valid philosophy for building a team. But without a viable offense, winning a single game, let alone a championship, becomes a significantly more difficult feat. Read more...
Photo: Former Florida and now-UCLA wide receiver Aidan Mizell runs down the field as he is tackled. (Courtesy of Noah Lantor/The Florida Alligator)
This post was updated Feb. 22 at 10:14 p.m. UCLA football will stay at the Rose Bowl for the 2026 season. Mary Osako, UCLA’s vice chancellor for strategic communications, announced the news in a Saturday statement. Read more...
Photo: The Rose Bowl is pictured. UCLA football will stay at the stadium for the 2026 season, the university announced Saturday. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)
Linebackers that boast the ability to both play the run while also maintaining coverage responsibilities in the passing game can be the difference between victory and defeat. Read more...
Photo: Former Oklahoma and current UCLA linebacker Sammy Omosigho stands on the field. (Courtesy of Peyton Martin/University of Oklahoma)
