The UCLA Bruins wrapped up their spring football season last weekend. With a new head coach now in place and plenty of new faces up and down the roster, there is a sense of optimism around the program this year.

Bruins fans got the chance to see that revamped roster in person on Saturday during the annual spring game. UCLA has undergone many changes, but perhaps none bigger than the man calling the plays. After an awful 3-9 season last year that saw the Bruins fire former head coach DeShaun Foster, the team hired former James Madison head coach Bob Chesney early in the offseason.

May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins coach Bob Chesney reacts during the spring game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chesney With JMU

Chesney was very successful at JMU, going 21-6 over his two seasons there, and reaching the College Football Playoff in 2025 after winning the Sun Belt title.…