Sunday, May 3


UCLA football’s new transfer players, staff provide stability amid major turnover

“Returners” are a prized possession in today’s NCAA landscape. With the increasing popularity of the transfer portal and the seemingly constant coaching carousels that define college football, sustaining continuity is a tall task. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy holds a play-calling sheet and watches players on Spaulding Field. (Kai Dizon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA football players choose to stay with program for Bob Chesney

Nico Iamaleava may be coming off the most turbulent year of his football career. After exiting the College Football Playoff with a first-round loss, the redshirt sophomore quarterback began spring 2025 in hot water. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore quarterback Nico Iamaleava goes to give a high five to his teammate as he holds the ball. (Kai Dizon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


‘Leadership’ is proving to be the most important word in UCLA football’s lexicon

Everyone knows Bob Chesney. He seemingly won the hearts of the UCLA faithful at his introductory presser Dec. 9. Whether it’s his captivating speeches, his presence across the Westwood campus or his competition and accountability-based coaching style, fans know what they are getting from UCLA football’s newest head coach. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler walks on the grass at Spaulding Field. (Kai Dizon/Daily Bruin senior staff)




It’s day one for UCLA football. Here’s how things are looking.

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)