The Bruins are in good shape to improve upon their lackluster record from last year of 3-8 after how good their spring game went, and how the general morale of the team is trending up because of new head coach Bob Chesney and his staff.

These changes will hopefully be evident in UCLA's season opener this year, where they hope not to get blown out in the first game like they did last year.

May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) carries the ball during the spring game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Some players like Nico Iamaleava will have the highest chances of rebounding in that game, but other players who returned to the Bruins, like Iamaleava, have even higher standards to live up to in game two because of how they played in last year's game two.

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Nov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) warms up prior to…