Former Bruin guard Norman Powell dunks the ball at Pauley Pavilion. (Daily Bruin file photo)
From suiting up for the Super Bowl to clinching NBA All-Star selections to being on the precipice of NFL awards, former Bruins have made waves across the sports world.
Bob Chesney stipulated the four pillars he intended to build his program on in Westwood.
Competence, connection, character and chemistry.
He used those principles in the selection process of the 2026 UCLA football staff.
This post was updated Feb. 3 at 9:23 p.m.
The four Cs.
Competence. Connection. Chemistry. Character.
These are traits that people covet.
But for Bob Chesney, they are the pillars that the first-year UCLA football coach wants to build his team on.
This post was updated Jan. 29 at 9:38 p.m.
UCLA football’s 2026 schedule was released Tuesday, and the Bruins have seven home games, five away games and a bye week in between their two-game away stretch.
The transfer portal officially closed Jan. 16, and 41 players have committed to UCLA football, while 24 have officially departed the program after a 3-9 season riddled with coaching departures.
This post was updated Jan. 21 at 10:44 p.m.
The transfer portal officially closed Jan. 16 and 41 players have committed to UCLA football, while 24 have officially departed the program after a 3-9 season riddled with coaching departures.
Nine former Bruins took the stage during NFL Wild Card weekend, serving timely tackles, acrobatic receptions and pivotal blocks. Last week, another former Bruin experienced his first ascent to NBA Player of the Week.
Over 4,000 Division I football players have entered the transfer portal, and with the window opening Jan. 2 and closing Jan. 16, many new faces will join the Bob Chesney train in Westwood, and several will depart the Bruin program for good.
Over 4,000 Division I football players have entered the transfer portal, and with the window opening Jan. 2 and closing Jan. 16, many new faces will join the Bob Chesney train in Westwood, and several will depart the Bruin program for good.
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