Chesney’s Bruins Aim Higher | UCLA Bruins Football News

UCLA football is buzzing with fresh energy under new head coach Bob Chesney, who’s building momentum for a breakout season without the pressure of a must-win year. The roster is packed with fierce competition — especially at running back, where Wayne Knight leads but backups Anthony Woods, Jaivian Thomas, and redshirt freshman Karson Cox are all vying for snaps. At wide receiver, Mikey Matthews faces stiff challenges from newcomers Leland Smith, Landon Ellis, Brian Rowe Jr., and Semaj Morgan, all primed to make big plays. The offensive line sees a battle at center between Sam Yoon and transfer Riley Robell, while the defense looks strong overall, particularly on EDGE, where Sahir West anchors the rotation as others like Aiden Gobaira and Ryan McCulloch fight for roles. This is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Chesney — and the Bruins are ready to prove they’re more than just potential. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/00d5479f0595b02c