Hendrick Joins UCLA Defense | UCLA Bruins Football News

Bob Chesney and Colin Hitschler reunite at UCLA, bringing their winning energy from James Madison to Westwood — and this time, they’re building a defense that’s got serious firepower. Trent Hendrick, last year’s Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year, officially joins the Bruins, ready to ignite the new-look defense. Hitschler is pumped, calling last season fun and eager to maximize this fresh start. But with the Big Ten looming, the real test begins: can this revamped unit — stacked with talent like Sahir West, Tao Johnson, and Malik Hartford — fix last year’s leaky defense? Hitschler says they’re focused on daily improvement and the next game — and fans are already watching closely. 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/30526f011e7b6ce1