Chesney’s Bruins Surge | UCLA Bruins Football News

Bob Chesney’s debut as UCLA’s head coach delivered a statement win—45-24 over Cal—with a dominant second-half rushing attack that netted 277 yards and five touchdowns from Anthony Woods and Wayne Knight. It’s the first time UCLA has beaten Cal since 2022, signaling a fresh start after two bowl-less seasons. Chesney, who led James Madison to a 12-2 record and a College Football Playoff appearance, brings proven success and a clear mission: rebuild a winning culture in Westwood. His hiring followed the departure of DeShaun Foster and a high-profile search committee that included Bob Myers. Off the field, Chesney is already making waves with recruiting, landing the 19th-ranked class nationally, and igniting renewed energy around the program. 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/f4cd804e037e3aab