BREAKING: UCLA's 2026 Class SHATTERS Expectations | Is DeShaun Foster Building a POWERHOUSE?

UCLA Bruins football recruiting is on the rise under new coach DeShaun Foster. Can the Bruins become a trendy destination for top talent in the 2026 and 2027 classes? Host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer and guest Brian Smith break down UCLA's surprising recruiting turnaround, highlighting their focus on linemen for Big Ten success. They analyze the Bruins' national recruiting efforts, including Massachusetts prospect Carter Gooden, and discuss the potential for UCLA to attract high-profile transfers. The conversation explores the critical importance of the 2027 class and winning battles for top SoCal recruits from powerhouse programs like Long Beach Poly. Tune in for expert insights on UCLA's path to recruiting dominance and the key factors that could reshape their football future on this episode of Locked On UCLA. This is your daily UCLA Football & Basketball Podcast! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUCLA?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege FOLLOW THE SHOW: Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Time to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.