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UCLA enters 2026 with a completely different feeling around the program. Bob Chesney arrives after going 21-6 at James Madison, bringing a huge transfer class, familiar staff members and immediate momentum in recruiting, fundraising and overall energy. Nico Iamaleava is back at quarterback, Wayne Knight headlines an intriguing backfield, and the Bruins have enough experience to make Year 1 more than a total teardown.
In this UCLA football preview, we break down how quickly Chesney can assemble all of the new pieces, whether a rebuilt offensive line can survive the jump to Big Ten competition, and how much improvement to expect from a defense that was among the worst in college football last season. The future looks brighter, but the 2026 ceiling may still be around bowl eligibility. .
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