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According to CBS Sports, new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney is retaining running back coach A.J. Steward and safeties coach Gabe Lynn from the previous staff:
Report: UCLA retains pair of assistant football coaches
Running backs coach A.J. Steward and safeties coach Gabe Lynn are reportedly staying at UCLA as part of new head coach Bob Chesney's staff.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
According to CBS Sports, new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney is retaining running back coach A.J. Steward and safeties coach Gabe Lynn from the previous staff:
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James Madison star freshman EDGE Sahir West is now entering the transfer portal, he told On3.
Collected 45 tackles, 7 sacks, 4 pass deflections and forced a fumble. Earned freshman All-American and the Sun Belt freshman of the year honors.
A big target for UCLA head coach Bob Chesney & the new DC.
Collected 45 tackles, 7 sacks, 4 pass deflections and forced a fumble. Earned freshman All-American and the Sun Belt freshman of the year honors.
A big target for UCLA head coach Bob Chesney & the new DC.
December 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
James Madison star freshman EDGE Sahir West is now entering the transfer portal, he told On3.
Collected 45 tackles, 7 sacks, 4 pass deflections and forced a fumble. Earned freshman All-American and the Sun Belt freshman of the year honors.
A big target for UCLA head coach Bob Chesney & the new DC.
Collected 45 tackles, 7 sacks, 4 pass deflections and forced a fumble. Earned freshman All-American and the Sun Belt freshman of the year honors.
A big target for UCLA head coach Bob Chesney & the new DC.
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UCLA will take its three-guard lineup into Big Ten play and the league’s land of giants.
The Bruins are both on pace to score more than any Mick Cronin-coached team but also give up more than his past squads.
“You have to be a tremendous offensive team.”
The Bruins are both on pace to score more than any Mick Cronin-coached team but also give up more than his past squads.
“You have to be a tremendous offensive team.”
UCLA prepared to take three-guard look into Big Ten play
A look at the Bruins' success with a three-guard lineup that has deviated from the norms of most Mick Cronin teams in the past.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
UCLA will take its three-guard lineup into Big Ten play and the league’s land of giants.
The Bruins are both on pace to score more than any Mick Cronin-coached team but also give up more than his past squads.
“You have to be a tremendous offensive team.”
The Bruins are both on pace to score more than any Mick Cronin-coached team but also give up more than his past squads.
“You have to be a tremendous offensive team.”
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James Madison star RB Wayne Knight is entering the transfer portal, he told On3.
Knight amassed 1,770 yards and 10 TDs this season.
He was named an All-American, first-team All-Sun Belt and was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award.
Knight amassed 1,770 yards and 10 TDs this season.
He was named an All-American, first-team All-Sun Belt and was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award.
December 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
James Madison star RB Wayne Knight is entering the transfer portal, he told On3.
Knight amassed 1,770 yards and 10 TDs this season.
He was named an All-American, first-team All-Sun Belt and was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award.
Knight amassed 1,770 yards and 10 TDs this season.
He was named an All-American, first-team All-Sun Belt and was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award.
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A closer look at the James Madison players who decided Tuesday to hit the transfer portal as members of the outgoing staff head to UCLA, including two new recruiting staffers:
Wave of James Madison players intend to enter transfer portal as outgoing staff heads to UCLA
A rundown on the players who could be UCLA targets in the transfer portal and follow the new staff leaving James Madison.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A closer look at the James Madison players who decided Tuesday to hit the transfer portal as members of the outgoing staff head to UCLA, including two new recruiting staffers:
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Now updated some numbers and added the postgame press conference video ⤵️
The quick breakdown of UCLA’s win over UC Riverside (to be updated after the postgame press conference):
Bench sparks UCLA early in win over UC Riverside
The Bruins shook off a lackluster start Tuesday to defeat the Highlanders in the final nonconference game before resuming Big Ten play.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Now updated some numbers and added the postgame press conference video ⤵️
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The quick breakdown of UCLA’s win over UC Riverside (to be updated after the postgame press conference):
Bench sparks UCLA early in win over UC Riverside
The Bruins shook off a lackluster start Tuesday to defeat the Highlanders in the final nonconference game before resuming Big Ten play.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The quick breakdown of UCLA’s win over UC Riverside (to be updated after the postgame press conference):
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FINAL: UCLA 97, UC Riverside 65
December 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
FINAL: UCLA 97, UC Riverside 65
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Some men’s basketball recruiting intel from Rivals analyst Jamie Shaw, who has the latest on top-30 PG Navorro Bowman Jr. in the 2027 class.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Some men’s basketball recruiting intel from Rivals analyst Jamie Shaw, who has the latest on top-30 PG Navorro Bowman Jr. in the 2027 class.
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2H (15:35): UCLA 62, UC Riverside 42
Probably won’t see too many more score updates from me unless the Highlanders make a serious run that calls for one.
Probably won’t see too many more score updates from me unless the Highlanders make a serious run that calls for one.
December 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
2H (15:35): UCLA 62, UC Riverside 42
Probably won’t see too many more score updates from me unless the Highlanders make a serious run that calls for one.
Probably won’t see too many more score updates from me unless the Highlanders make a serious run that calls for one.
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HALFTIME: UCLA 45, UC Riverside 34
Bruins give up a layup before the buzzer.
The bench woke them up out of a sluggish start. Trent Perry has 9 pts, Jamar Brown has 4 pts, 3 rebs and a pair of steals.
Tyler Bilodeau has a team-high 13 pts.
UC Riverside’s Osiris Grady has 15 pts.
Bruins give up a layup before the buzzer.
The bench woke them up out of a sluggish start. Trent Perry has 9 pts, Jamar Brown has 4 pts, 3 rebs and a pair of steals.
Tyler Bilodeau has a team-high 13 pts.
UC Riverside’s Osiris Grady has 15 pts.
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
HALFTIME: UCLA 45, UC Riverside 34
Bruins give up a layup before the buzzer.
The bench woke them up out of a sluggish start. Trent Perry has 9 pts, Jamar Brown has 4 pts, 3 rebs and a pair of steals.
Tyler Bilodeau has a team-high 13 pts.
UC Riverside’s Osiris Grady has 15 pts.
Bruins give up a layup before the buzzer.
The bench woke them up out of a sluggish start. Trent Perry has 9 pts, Jamar Brown has 4 pts, 3 rebs and a pair of steals.
Tyler Bilodeau has a team-high 13 pts.
UC Riverside’s Osiris Grady has 15 pts.
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UCLA backup QB Luke Duncan in entering the transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos
December 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
UCLA backup QB Luke Duncan in entering the transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos
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1H (9:08): UCLA 24, UC Riverside 17
UCLA has found a spark off the bench from Jamar Brown, who scored after collecting an offensive rebound and then came in for a steal and took it the other way for a dunk.
A Skyy Clark layup forces the Highlanders to cal a 30-sec timeout.
UCLA has found a spark off the bench from Jamar Brown, who scored after collecting an offensive rebound and then came in for a steal and took it the other way for a dunk.
A Skyy Clark layup forces the Highlanders to cal a 30-sec timeout.
December 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
1H (9:08): UCLA 24, UC Riverside 17
UCLA has found a spark off the bench from Jamar Brown, who scored after collecting an offensive rebound and then came in for a steal and took it the other way for a dunk.
A Skyy Clark layup forces the Highlanders to cal a 30-sec timeout.
UCLA has found a spark off the bench from Jamar Brown, who scored after collecting an offensive rebound and then came in for a steal and took it the other way for a dunk.
A Skyy Clark layup forces the Highlanders to cal a 30-sec timeout.
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1H (15:42): UCLA 6, UC Riverside 4
First break in action at the under-16 timeout. Bruins open 3 of 6 from the field.
First break in action at the under-16 timeout. Bruins open 3 of 6 from the field.
December 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
1H (15:42): UCLA 6, UC Riverside 4
First break in action at the under-16 timeout. Bruins open 3 of 6 from the field.
First break in action at the under-16 timeout. Bruins open 3 of 6 from the field.
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Starting intros underway, tip-off coming up between UCLA and UC Riverside
December 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Starting intros underway, tip-off coming up between UCLA and UC Riverside
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UCLA makes the hire of new general manager Darrick Yray official.
ICYMI: We’ve done a pair of stories on recruiting meetings Yray has already had on campus ⤵️
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ICYMI: We’ve done a pair of stories on recruiting meetings Yray has already had on campus ⤵️
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December 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
UCLA makes the hire of new general manager Darrick Yray official.
ICYMI: We’ve done a pair of stories on recruiting meetings Yray has already had on campus ⤵️
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ICYMI: We’ve done a pair of stories on recruiting meetings Yray has already had on campus ⤵️
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UCLA warming up 50 mins prior to tip-off against UC Riverside
December 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
UCLA warming up 50 mins prior to tip-off against UC Riverside
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Another James Madison offensive lineman, true freshman guard Trent Wilson, hits the transfer portal, according to ESPN
December 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Another James Madison offensive lineman, true freshman guard Trent Wilson, hits the transfer portal, according to ESPN
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James Madison’s starting left tackle is now in the transfer portal, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
Joseph Simmons, listed at 6’6 and 323 pounds, has played over 1,200 snaps at tackle in his career.
He allowed 14 pressures in 2025. Has one year of eligibility left.
A potential UCLA target.
Joseph Simmons, listed at 6’6 and 323 pounds, has played over 1,200 snaps at tackle in his career.
He allowed 14 pressures in 2025. Has one year of eligibility left.
A potential UCLA target.
December 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
James Madison’s starting left tackle is now in the transfer portal, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
Joseph Simmons, listed at 6’6 and 323 pounds, has played over 1,200 snaps at tackle in his career.
He allowed 14 pressures in 2025. Has one year of eligibility left.
A potential UCLA target.
Joseph Simmons, listed at 6’6 and 323 pounds, has played over 1,200 snaps at tackle in his career.
He allowed 14 pressures in 2025. Has one year of eligibility left.
A potential UCLA target.
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Matinee basketball today. UCLA hosts UC Riverside at 1 p.m. in the Bruins’ final nonconference game before resuming Big Ten play,
December 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Matinee basketball today. UCLA hosts UC Riverside at 1 p.m. in the Bruins’ final nonconference game before resuming Big Ten play,
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The latest on 2027 Irvine (Calif.) Crean Lutheran QB and two-sport athlete Caden Jones, who was at UCLA recently to watch a men’s basketball game.
From Rivals national recruiting reporter Adam Gorney:
From Rivals national recruiting reporter Adam Gorney:
4-star Caden Jones has big dreams of possibly playing two sports
Four-star athlete Caden Jones has an interesting decision ahead as he considers playing football and basketball in college.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The latest on 2027 Irvine (Calif.) Crean Lutheran QB and two-sport athlete Caden Jones, who was at UCLA recently to watch a men’s basketball game.
From Rivals national recruiting reporter Adam Gorney:
From Rivals national recruiting reporter Adam Gorney:
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Now that UCLA has re-signed QB Nico Iamaleava, it now must provide him protection and prioritize offensive linemen in the transfer portal.
My latest for @uclaon3.bsky.social includes a look at who the Bruins are losing up front, what’s left on the roster:
My latest for @uclaon3.bsky.social includes a look at who the Bruins are losing up front, what’s left on the roster:
With QB Nico Iamaleava re-signed, UCLA must now beef up O-line
The Bruins have a big piece of the puzzle back for new head coach Bob Chesney's first year in Westwood. Now, Nico Iamaleava needs support.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Now that UCLA has re-signed QB Nico Iamaleava, it now must provide him protection and prioritize offensive linemen in the transfer portal.
My latest for @uclaon3.bsky.social includes a look at who the Bruins are losing up front, what’s left on the roster:
My latest for @uclaon3.bsky.social includes a look at who the Bruins are losing up front, what’s left on the roster:
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Story on UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava returning to Westwood for the 2026 season:
QB Nico Iamaleava returning to UCLA for 2026 season
The Bob Chesney era at UCLA will include the return of quarterback Nico Iamaleava for another season in Westwood.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Story on UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava returning to Westwood for the 2026 season:
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UCLA makes the news official, with an “I’m back” MJ-style graphic announcing QB Nico Iamaleava’s signing for the 2026 season
December 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
UCLA makes the news official, with an “I’m back” MJ-style graphic announcing QB Nico Iamaleava’s signing for the 2026 season
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BREAKING: According to On3’s Hayes Fawcett, QB Nico Iamaleava is returning to UCLA for another season
December 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
BREAKING: According to On3’s Hayes Fawcett, QB Nico Iamaleava is returning to UCLA for another season