The Bruins are now in the depths of the offseason, with a lot to look forward to in the upcoming season, where they will hopefully become eligible for a bowl game as their floor and have the College Football Playoff as their ceiling.

To be able to rebound after last year's disastrous season that saw UCLA go 3-8, every returning player will need to turn things up a notch come next year, beginning with the season opener.

May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler (left) and head coach Bob Chesney during the spring game at Rose Bowl.…