Bob Chesney’s UCLA Journey

Bob Chesney is taking the reins at UCLA football in 2026, rising from Division III to the Power Five after guiding James Madison to the College Football Playoff. What sealed the deal? UCLA’s promise to let him make a real impact — changing lives, creating opportunities — not just chasing prestige. Chesney, who’s lived every role from laundry to team manager, credits those overlooked roles for his journey and insists no job is too small. He’s also prioritizing family, moving them to LA early to settle kids into school and build community. Now, with the spotlight on him, he’s soaking in the moment — but the real test? Turning all this momentum into wins on the field. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd18da3bda847441