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2026 UCLA Football Season Preview

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UCLA football enters its first year under coach Bob Chesney, having undergone major changes across its entire roster, staff and brand. With a new era being ushered in, Daily Bruin Sports analyzes all of the changes the Bruins have made entering the 2026 season, predicts the year’s outlook and comments on the program’s biggest storylines.

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August 20, 10:44 pm

2026 UCLA football position preview: Secondary

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: Senior defensive back Scooter Jackson puts his arms out to secure a throw during practice at Spaulding Field on Aug. 6, 2026. Jackson recorded two interceptions and a forced fumble last season. (Photo by Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor, design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant Design director)

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August 9, 5:05 pm

Five Things: UCLA football opens first fall camp practice of the Chesney era

This post was updated Aug 9 at 6:58 p.m. UCLA football is just weeks away from opening its 2026 campaign Sept. 5 against California. The Bruins have been ramping up their fall practice camps in preparation for the opening kickoff, where first-year head coach Bob Chesney will make his first official calls for the squad. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football coach Bob Chesney observes his players go through drills during the team’s practice at Spaulding Field on Thursday. The Bruins begin their 2026 season Sept. 5 against California. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

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August 1, 2:09 am

New players, new strategies mark UCLA football’s defensive revamp

This post was updated Aug. 2 at 8:38 p.m. CHICAGO – For the Bruins, who ranked near last in the Big Ten in sacks, forced fumbles and tackles for loss last season, it might be hard to find optimism in defense entering the new campaign. Read more...

Photo: Defensive coordinater Colin Hitschler walks on the field during practice. Hitschler enters his first season with UCLA after coming over from James Madison with head coach Bob Chesney. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

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August 1, 1:30 am

For Bob Chesney, transforming UCLA football starts with off-the-field cohesion

This post was updated Aug. 2 at 8:32 p.m. CHICAGO – There’s a new dawn in Westwood. When Bob Chesney walked onto the stage at Wednesday’s Big Ten Football Media Day, he made it clear that his first season as UCLA’s head coach should come with high expectations both on and off the gridiron. Read more...

Photo: Coach Bob Chesney sits at a press conference holding a water bottle. Chesney is entering his first season with UCLA after two years with James Madison. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)


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