Scooter Jackson Set to Play | UCLA Bruins Football News

Scooter Jackson is officially cleared to play in UCLA’s season opener against Cal, bringing huge defensive momentum after a rocky eligibility saga. The local Compton standout, who logged 44 tackles and 2 interceptions last year, returned to practice recently and even hinted at his return with a “blessed” tweet — fueling fan excitement. After briefly entering the transfer portal, Jackson chose to stay and finish his career at UCLA. With new defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler in charge, Jackson’s return as a key nickel back elevates a strong secondary — setting the stage for a thrilling season for the Bruins. 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/3f594f9df000608c