# BREAKING: Martin Jarmond FIRED by UCLA! Bruins Make STUNNING MOVE Before Football Season!

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Podcast: [Locked On UCLA - Daily Podcast On UCLA Bruins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-ucla-daily-podcast-on-ucla-bruins-344725)
Published: 2026-08-31T23:13:01+00:00
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UCLA Bruins rock the college sports world as Athletic Director Martin Jarmond is ousted just before the new season. Could this high-stakes shakeup be the turning point for UCLA Athletics, or does it risk further instability as the Bruins transition into Big Ten life? Pro bono interim AD Tim Harris steps in, raising questions about what's next for the program and how resource allocation and leadership styles will shape Bruin sports. Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the mounting pressure from fans, alumni, and boosters, reviewing Jarmond’s recent missteps—including controversial coaching hires and the high-profile handling of Deshaun Foster and Bob Chesney. Discussion centers on NIL challenges, Mick Cronin’s resource frustrations, and the pivotal role of Chancellor Julio Frenk in plotting a new course. With a national search for a permanent AD on the horizon, UCLA’s future hangs in the balance—will this bold move finally align Bruins Athletics with championship ambitions? 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: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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