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2026 UCLA Bruins football team

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2026 UCLA Bruins football
UCLA Bruins primary logo.svg
Conference Big Ten Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy (1st season)
Defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler (1st season)
Home stadiumTBA [note 1]
Uniform
2023 UCLA Football Jerseys.png
Seasons
←  2025
2027 →
2026 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Illinois  0–0  0–0 
Indiana  0–0  0–0 
Iowa  0–0  0–0 
Maryland  0–0  0–0 
Michigan  0–0  0–0 
Michigan State  0–0  0–0 
Minnesota  0–0  0–0 
Nebraska  0–0  0–0 
Northwestern  0–0  0–0 
Ohio State  0–0  0–0 
Oregon  0–0  0–0 
Penn State  0–0  0–0 
Purdue  0–0  0–0 
Rutgers  0–0  0–0 
UCLA  0–0  0–0 
USC  0–0  0–0 
Washington  0–0  0–0 
Wisconsin  0–0  0–0 
Championship: December 5, 2026
As of February 17, 2026
Rankings from AP poll

The 2026 UCLA Bruins football team will represent the University of California, Los Angeles as a member of the Big Ten Conference (B1G) during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. [2] They will be led by first-year head coach Bob Chesney, and play their home games at Rose Bowl located in Pasadena, California. [3] It will be the Bruins' 107th season overall and 3rd as a member of the Big Ten. [4]

Contents

Offseason

Positions key
OffenseDefenseSpecial teams
  1. ↑ Sometimes referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. ↑ Includes nose tackle (NT)
  3. ↑ Includes middle linebacker (MLB or MIKE), outside linebacker (OLB, WILL, SAM), and off-ball linebacker
  4. ↑ Includes free safety (FS) and strong safety (SS)
  5. ↑ Also known as a placekicker (PK)
  6. ↑ Includes kickoff and punt returners

Departures

NFL draft

NamePos.TeamRoundPick

Outgoing transfers

NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownNew school
Kanye Clark1 DL 6'0"190FR Sacramento, CA Florida
Rico Flores Jr. 1 WR 6'2"205SO North Highlands, CA Virginia
Andre Jordan Jr. 2 DB 6'1"175JR Federal Way, WA Auburn
Kwazi Gilmer3 WR 6'2"190SO Los Angeles, CA Nebraska
Ezavier Staples4 WR 6'4"205SR Long Beach, CA
Ben Perry10 LB 6'3"210Sr Chicago, IL Louisville
Jaedon Wilson11 WR 6'3"185SR Desoto, TX
Jamir Benjamin12 DB 5'10"185FR Lansing, MI Rice
Luke Duncan12 QB 6'6"210SO Orinda, CA Nevada
Carter Shaw14 WR 6'3"195SO Atherton, CA Stanford
Anthony Jones15 DL 6'5"265JR Las Vegas, NV Nebraska
Henry Hasselbeck18 QB 6'3"180FR Weston, MA Appalachian State
Jadyn Marshall18 DB 6'1"200JR Stockton, CA
Jamier Johnson19 DB 6'0"190SR Pasadena, CA
Croix Stewart22 DB 6'2"205JR Vallejo, CA Fresno State
Bryon Threats23 DB 5'10"185SR Byron, GA
Scooter Jackson28 DB 6'1"185JR Compton, CA Withdrew/returning to UCLA
Jack Pedersen28 TE 6'5"240JR Murrieta, CA Washington State
Isaiah Chisom32 LB 6'1"235SO Santa Clarita, CA Oklahoma State
Morrow Evans41 LS 6'1"220FR Houston, TX
Will Karol49 P 6'4"210JR Mosman, NSW Texas Tech
Garrison Blank54 OL 6'7"330FR Rocklin, CA Sacramento State
A.J. Fuimaono55 DL 6'4"311SO Las Vegas, NV Withdrew/returning to UCLA
Oluwafunto Akinshilo69 OL 6'5"325SR Lagos, Nigeria Syracuse
Siale Taupaki92 DL 6'4"335JR Oakland, CA Penn State
Mateen Bhaghani94 PK 6'1"175JR San Diego, CA Withdrew/returning to UCLA
Keanu Williams99 DL 6'5"320SR Clovis, CA Penn State

Retirements

Coaching departures

NamePrevious PositionNew Position
DeShaun Foster UCLA - Head coachNone
Jethro Franklin UCLA - Defensive line coachNone
Andy Kwon UCLA - Offensive line coach Memphis - Offensive line coach
Ikaika Malloe UCLA - Defensive coordinator and interior linebackers coach Penn State - Run game coordinator and defensive line coach
Demetrice Martin UCLA - Passing game coordinator and secondary Arizona State Sun Devils football - Senior defensive analyst
Corey Miller UCLA - Head football performance coachNone
Jerry Neuheisel UCLA - Interim offensive coordinator, assistant head coach and tight ends coach Northwestern - Quarterbacks coach
Tim Skipper UCLA - Interim head coach Cal Poly - Head coach
Tino Sunseri UCLA - Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Indiana - Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach
Burl Toler III UCLA - Pass game coordinator and wide receivers coachNone
Scott White UCLA - Associate head coach and linebackers coach San Diego State - Run game coordinator and linebackers coach

Acquisitions

Incoming transfers

NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrev. school

Recruiting class

College recruiting information (2026)
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
Overall recruit ranking:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

    New walk-ons

    Coaches acquisitions

    NamePrevious PositionNew Position
    Drew Canan JMU - Special teams coordinator and tight ends coach UCLA - Special teams coordinator and tight ends coach
    Bob Chesney JMU - Head coach UCLA - Head coach
    Sam Daniels JMU - Defensive line coach UCLA - Defensive ends coach
    Anthony DiMichele JMU - Safeties coach UCLA - Safeties coach
    Colin Hitschler JMU - Defensive coordinator UCLA - Defensive coordinator
    Dean Kennedy JMU - Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach UCLA - Offensive coordinator
    Colin Lockett New Mexico - Wide receivers coach UCLA - Wide receivers coach
    Chris Smith JMU - Offensive line coach and run game coordinator UCLA - Offensive line coach and run game coordinator
    Vic So'oto Cal - Linebackers coach UCLA - Linebackers coach
    Legi Suiaunoa Michigan State - Defensive line coach UCLA - Defensive line coach
    Eddie Whitley Jr. JMU - Cornerbacks coach UCLA - Defensive backs coach

    Preseason

    NFL Combine

    Spring game

    Big Ten media days

    Schedule

    DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
    September 5TBDat California *
    		TBD
    September 12TBD San Diego State *TBA [note 1] TBD
    September 19TBD Purdue TBA [note 1] TBD
    September 26TBDat Maryland
    		TBD
    October 10TBDat Oregon
    		TBD
    October 17TBD Wisconsin TBA [note 1] TBD
    October 24TBD Michigan State TBA [note 1] TBD
    October 31TBD Nevada *TBA [note 1] TBD
    November 7TBDat Minnesota
    		TBD
    November 14TBD Illinois TBA [note 1] TBD
    November 21TBDat Michigan
    		TBD
    November 28TBD USC TBA [note 1] (Victory Bell)TBD

    Game summaries

    at California (Rivalry)

    San Diego State

    vs Nevada

    at Maryland

    at Michigan

    at Minnesota

    at Minnesota

    at Oregon

    vs Illinois

    vs Michigan State

    vs Purdue

    vs USC (Rivalry)

    vs Wisconsin

    Personnel

    Roster

    2026 UCLA Bruins football team roster
    PlayersCoaches
    Offense
    Pos.#NameClass
    		Defense
    Pos.#NameClass
    		Special teams
    Pos.#NameClass
    Head coach
    Coordinators/assistant coaches
    • Colin Hitschler – Defensive coordinator
    • Dean Kennedy – Offensive coordinator
    • Drew Canan – Special teams coordinator/tight ends
    • Chris Smith – Offensive line/run game coordinator
    • Colin Lockett – Wide receivers
    • A.J. Steward – Running backs
    • Vic So'oto – Linebackers
    • Legi Suiaunoa – Defensive line
    • Anthony DiMichele – Safeties
    • Eddie Whitley Jr. – Defensive backs
    • Sam Daniels – Defensive ends
    • Gabe Lynn – Nickels
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
    • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

    Roster
    Last update: January 21, 2026

    Statistics

    Team

    UCLAOpp
      Points per game
    Total
    First downs
      Rushing
      Passing
      Penalty
    Rushing yards
      Avg per rush
      Avg per game
      Rushing touchdowns
    Passing yards
      Att-Comp-Int
      Avg per pass
      Avg per game
      Passing touchdowns
    Total offense
      Avg per play
      Avg per game
    Fumbles-Lost
    Penalties-Yards
      Avg per game
    Punts-Yards
      Avg per punt
    Time of possession/Game
    3rd down conversions
    3rd Down Pct.
    4th down conversions
    4th Down Pct.
    Sacks-Yards
    Touchdowns scored
    Field goals-Attempts
    PAT-Attempts

    Individual leaders

    Offense

    Defense

    Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

    Special teams

    Scoring

    UCLA vs. non-conference opponents

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    Rankings

    Ranking movements
    Week
    PollPre1234567891011121314Final
    AP
    Coaches
    CFP Not released

    Notes

      1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 UCLA currently has a lease until 2043 at the Rose Bowl, however, there are credible reports that they are expected to move their home games to SoFi Stadium from 2026 onwards. [1] It is unclear at this stage where the Bruins will play.

      References

      1. ↑ Bolch, Ben (November 10, 2025). "Rose Bowl seeks temporary restraining order in attempt to block UCLA move to SoFi Stadium". latimes.com. Los Angeles Times.
      2. 1 2 "2026-27 Football Schedule". UCLA Bruins . Retrieved January 21, 2026.
      3. ↑ Ben Bolch (December 1, 2025). "In a bold move, UCLA is set to hire Bob Chesney as its next head football coach". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved January 26, 2026.
      4. ↑ "Bruins for Life". UCLA Alumni Association. October 9, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
      5. ↑ "2026 UCLA Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
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