UCLA football head coach Bob Chesney points his finger as he stands on the field. (Kai Dizon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA football will be 0-0 for a while
No games can be won from now until Sept. 5 when UCLA faces California for the first game of the 2026 season.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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