I don’t know where to begin.
How does one characterize this year of UCLA sports?
Broken records.
Banners raised.
Players drafted.
It would be an understatement to say this past year was a period of unprecedented success.

UCLA football will not play its first 2026 campaign until Sep 5 against California. But that does not mean there are not positional battles occurring across the gridiron.

UCLA football will not play its first game of the 2026 campaign until Sept. 5 against California. But that does not mean there are not positional battles across the gridiron.

This post was updated May 7 at 10:16 p.m.
Across the gridiron, a one-on-one competition takes place that can determine the success or failure of each play.

It was a Bruin win, it was a Bruin loss.
The Rose Bowl was a house divided Saturday.
Brothers fought brothers. Teammates wrestled and tackled. Coaches on the same staff shouted from opposite sidelines.

The Chesney Train left the station Dec. 9.
[Related: UCLA introduces Bob Chesney as head football coach, instills hope in Bruin community]
And the locomotive has been gaining speed since he stepped foot in Westwood.

This post was updated April 28 at 10:46 p.m.
Specialization is a natural byproduct of football.
Most players play on one side of the ball – offense or defense.