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)
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)
This post was updated July 12 at 10:28 p.m. UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school. Read more...
Photo: Guard Jeremy Fears Jr. rises at the rim for a basket. Fears will return to Michigan State for his rising junior season after leading the country in assists per game. (Photo by Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff, Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant design director)
This post was updated July 19 at 11:19 p.m. UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school. Read more...
Photo: Defensive back Matthew Bailey stands ready for the play to begin. Bailey has led the Fighting Illini in tackles the past two seasons, recording 76 the most recent year. (Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant design director, Photo courtesy of Brett Moore/Illinois Athletics)
This post was updated July 6 at 12:19 a.m. UCLA is set to enter its third season in the Big Ten, following a sophomore campaign in which the program captured three NCAA championships – the most of any Big Ten school. Read more...
Photo: Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith runs with the ball. One of two receivers in program history with two 1,000-yard receiving seasons, Smith’s 2,558 receiving yards and 27 touchdown receptions are the most by any Big Ten receiver in their first two seasons. (Design by Armaan Dhillon/Assistant design director, Photo courtesy of Ohio State Athletics)
Competition is the natural byproduct of sports. NFL teams battle for 18 weeks for a spot in the postseason and a chance to reach the Super Bowl. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football players stand together during practice. The Bruins open the 2026 season against California. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated June 13 at 7:25 p.m. The 2025-26 year saw momentous occasion after momentous occasion take place for UCLA Athletics. From championship banners to program records, Westwood saw another year of history being made. Read more...
Photo: (Photos by Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin senior staff, Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff. Design by Ava Johnson/Daily Bruin senior staff.)
