UCLA Dominates Cal in Season Opener | UCLA Bruins Football News

UCLA Bruins roar to a thrilling 45-24 season opener against Cal, handing head coach Bob Chesney his first win in style. The defense delivered with three sacks and three turnovers, while the ground game exploded for 279 yards led by standout transfer Wayne Knight, who scored three touchdowns. Cal tied it in the third, but two second-half interceptions by TaShawn James turned the tide. QB Nico Iamaleava briefly exited with a leg injury, replaced by his brother Madden before returning — but UCLA dominated the final quarter, outscoring Cal 21-0. A gritty, imperfect but electrifying start sets a powerful tone for Chesney’s debut season. 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/9db5b2cb393f3670