Monday, August 31

2026 UCLA football position preview: Linebacker

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: UCLA football’s linebackers line up during a drill during practice. The Bruins lost their two leading tacklers from last season, having brought in a handful of new transfers to replace their production. (Photo by Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)


2026 UCLA football position preview: Quarterback

This post was updated Aug. 30 at 11:58 p.m. 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 outlook prior to the season’s official start Sept. Read more...

Photo: Senior quarterback Nico Iamaleava brings his arm back for a throw as an opposing defender approaches him during a practice snap. Iamaleava returns for his second season in Westwood. (Photo by Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor. Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)


UCLA men’s soccer seeks to build momentum in matchup against Denver

The makeover scene in many classic coming-of-age movies follows a familiar script: An outcast falls under the wing of a more popular figure, emerging transformed with newfound confidence, popularity and an opportunity to redefine themselves. Read more...

Photo: Junior midfielder Zach Neuls dribbles the ball against Cal State Bakersfield in UCLA’s 1-1 draw Monday. Neuls transferred in after spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons at UC Davis. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA men’s water polo to face two teams in Triton Invitational season opener

For a fifth time, the Bruins have a chance to conquer uncharted waters. Having won back-to-back NCAA championships on five separate occasions, the blue and gold have never been able to keep the streak alive for a third straight national title. Read more...

Photo: Fifth-year attacker Frederico Jucá Carsalade holds the ball high as he prepares for a shot. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)


2026 UCLA football position preview: Defensive 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 the Bruins’ position groups and predict their 2026 outlook prior to the season’s Sept. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football junior defensive lineman Sahir West completes a scoop and score drill during the team’s practice Aug. 17 at Spaulding Field. (Photo by Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)


Scouting Report: UCLA football vs. California

This post was updated Aug. 30 at 11:52 p.m. UCLA football begins its 2026 season Sept. 5 against California away at California Memorial Stadium. After a discouraging 3-9 campaign last year, the Bruins begin a new era under coach Bob Chesney, with both former conference rivals seeing major roster turnover and staff changes during the offseason. Read more...


Trent Hendrick to bring vital defense to UCLA football season following eligibility

This post was updated Aug. 30 at 10:37 p.m. There may never have been a more confusing time to be a college football fan. Just two days after UCLA football’s newest member – fifth-year linebacker Trent Hendrick – transferred to the program after receiving a temporary restraining order from a Louisiana court, granting him and several other athletes a fifth year of eligibility, the Big Ten became the first FBS conference to pass a rule that bans NFL players from returning to play in the conference. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football coach Bob Chesney speaks to media after his team’s practice Aug. 6 at Spaulding Field. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)