UCLA Bruins Induct Nine into Hall of Fame

UCLA Bruins will induct nine former athletes into the Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.

The induction ceremony will take place on October 23, with the new members being honored during halftime of the UCLA football game against Michigan State on October 24.

What Has the Class of 2026 Accomplished?

The Class of 2026 members won eight national championships and earned 12 All-American honors while playing at UCLA.

Kris Farris was part of one of the strongest offensive lines in UCLA football history and became the program's second-ever Outland Trophy winner in 1998.

Who Are the New Members?

The nine new members include Garrett Atkins, Kris Farris, Sam Mewis, Andre Phillips, Kelly Reeves, Matt Reis, Michael Sealy, Sam Storey, and Earl Watson.

Sam Storey was a star on the football field and a trailblazer for black student-athletes in the early 1930s.

When Will the Class of 2026 Officially Be Inducted Into the Hall of Fame?

The induction ceremony will be held on October 23, and the new members will be honored during halftime of the UCLA football game against Michigan State on October 24 at the Rose Bowl Stadium.

The UCLA Bruins will face the California Golden Bears on September 6, 2026, in their next game.

Andre Phillips won a national championship in 1981 and Olympic title in 1988 in the 400m hurdles.

Matt Reis was a standout goalkeeper for UCLA men's soccer and was named the College Cup Defensive MVP for his performance in the 1997 NCAA Tournament.