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RESPECTED: EXPERT Backs UCLA as TOP 25 Team—Sammy Omosighoand Nico Iamaleava LEAD Charge
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- Sep 11, 2026
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- 1463
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Summary
UCLA Bruins surge into the national spotlight as Joel Klatt names them a top 25 contender, fueling talk of a breakout season. Can Bob Chesney’s revamped squad turn hype into Big Ten dominance and keep climbing the polls? Key names like Nico Iamaleava and Sammy Omosigho headline an upgraded roster, while marquee wins and a favorable schedule build Bruin momentum. Discussion spotlights UCLA’s strengths across offense, defense, and special teams, the importance of consistent recruiting, and a decisive matchup with San Diego State. The episode also questions if Tim Harris, UCLA alum and former Lakers executive, is poised to transform Bruins athletics as CEO and Director of Athletics. Listeners get insights into the program’s alignment, ambitious goals, and how leadership changes could impact football, basketball, NIL funding, and the game day experience at the Rose Bowl. Will this new regime finally put UCLA football back in championship contention? 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! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine C…