UCLA Football's New Era with Coach Chesney

UCLA football is making a fresh start in 2026 with new head coach Bob Chesney, who led James Madison University to a 21-6 record over two years. Chesney has brought key players from that playoff team to UCLA, including runners Wayne Knight and Landon Ellis, defenders DJ Barksdale and Riley Robell, and linemen Carter Sweazie, Aiden Gobaira, and Drew Spinogatti. He also secured transfers like linebacker Sammy Omosigho from Oklahoma and wideouts Brian Rowe from South Carolina and Semaj Morgan from Michigan. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who transferred from Tennessee, will provide stability. With Chesneys talent-developing staff and the new roster, UCLA is expected to climb back toward Big Ten contention sooner than anticipated. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/ebc7c76edb375d45