UCLA Bruins
· 2026-07-04
The UCLA Bruins are set to take on Wisconsin in 2026, coming off a 3-9 record in 2025.
The Bruins opened the year with four-straight losses, including a 25-point loss at home to New Mexico.
This led to the firing of DeShaun Foster, and after a loss to Northwestern, the Tim Skipper-led Bruins won three-consecutive games.
The 42-point offensive showing in an upset over Penn State was the biggest win of the season.
Kwazi Gilmer, UCLA's leading receiver in 2025, transferred to Nebraska, leaving a gap in the offense.
Nico Iamaleava will once again start at quarterback, but will have to adjust to a new offense without his top receiver.
Anthony Jones Jr., a key defensive player, also transferred to Nebraska, leaving a hole on the edge.
Bob Chesney, the new head coach, landed Leland Smith, a 6-foot-4 transfer wideout from San Jose State.
Smith logged 43 receptions for 688 yards and three touchdowns in 2025, and will play a major role in the UCLA offense.
Sahir West, who followed Chesney from James Madison, is also expected to make an impact.
The Bruins' next game is against the California Golden Bears on 2026-09-06.
And with a new coach and new players, the UCLA Bruins are looking to turn their season around.
But it won't be easy, with a tough schedule ahead.
So the Bruins will have to be ready to face their opponents head-on.
The team's performance will depend on how well they can adjust to the new offense and defense.
With the right strategy, the UCLA Bruins can make a comeback in the 2026 season.