Wednesday, September 16

‘What’s the standard?’: UCLA football builds on strong start ahead of home opener

This post was updated Sept. 11 at 3:48 p.m. Ahead of UCLA’s matchup against San Diego State on Saturday, its new-look staff is bringing an unwavering focus on maintaining competitive intensity and building brotherhood in its deep roster. Read more...

Photo: Coach Bob Chesney looks forward on the field. Chesney won his first game as UCLA’s head honcho 45-24 against California on Sept. 5. (Presley Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Five Things: UCLA football vs. California

This post was updated Sept. 7 at 12:08 a.m. UCLA football (1-0) opened its 2026 campaign with a 45-24 victory over California (0-1) in front of a sold-out California Memorial Stadium crowd Saturday night. Read more...

Photo: Senior defensive back Rodrick Pleasant and senior defensive back Cole Martin celebrate the Bruins’ win over the Golden Bears on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at California Memorial Stadium. (Presley Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)



The Bruins are back: UCLA football opens season with late-night triumph over Cal

This post was updated Sept. 8 at 11:46 a.m. BERKELEY – A more cinematic storyline perhaps could not have been scripted. Two in-state rivals, two new head coaches and a plethora of weapons up and down both rosters. Read more...

Photo: A handful of Bruins band together after a season-opening win over the Golden Bears. The UCLA win opens the era of head coach Bob Chesney after a 3-9 2025 season. (Presley Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


2026 Big Ten Preview: Indiana

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 Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza smiles. Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy after taking Indiana through an undefeated season that ended with a national championship. (Photo by Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff. Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)


Jacob’s Wake-Up Call: Former athletic director Martin Jarmond fumbled with finances, football

This post was updated Sept. 6 at 11:59 p.m. On Monday, I reported on what was probably the biggest piece of news in my journalism career. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond looks to his right and claps while standing by a national championship trophy. Jarmond was let go from his position Monday. (Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff)


2026 Big Ten Preview: Nebraska

This post was updated Sept. 6 at 1:08 p.m. 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: Nebraska women’s volleyball huddles on the court at Pauley Pavilion during a game versus UCLA on Nov. 15, 2025. (Photo by Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)