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UCLA’s New Look Could Surprise Everyone | UCLA Bruins Football News
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- Jul 21, 2026
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Summary
UCLA football is poised for a major turnaround under new head coach Bob Chesney, who’s assembled a roster packed with 42 transfers and 20 freshmen—potentially shocking the college football world this season. Chesney, fresh off leading James Madison to a conference title and College Football Playoff berth, brings top-tier coordinators whose units ranked in the top 20 nationally. After a dismal defensive line last year (just 10 sacks), he’s injected firepower with standout transfer Sahir West (7 sacks) and bolstered depth across the front seven. The secondary, already strong with players like Cole Martin and Rodrick Pleasant, just got even better with additions DJ Barksdale and Tao Johnson. On offense, Wayne Knight brings over 1,300 rushing yards and nine TDs from James Madison, plus versatile backfield skills, while QB Nico Iamaleava looks to rebound after a rough sophomore season. This isn’t just rebuilding—it’s reloading for a serious title run. 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/053e73119d63bf9e