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It was a surprise to many when Chip Kelly stepped down as UCLA head coach to become the offensive coordinator at Ohio State in February. It’s rare for head coaches to take a demotion, even with a “better” program, but Kelly did just that after the Bruins decided to retain him despite a push from […]

The move is now official as Eric Bieniemy has joined the staff of the UCLA Bruins as the team’s associate head coach and offensive coordinator. He is the first significant hire on head coach DeShaun Foster’s staff since he was hired in mid-February to replace Chip Kelly. “It’s time.” – Coach Bieniemy pic.twitter.com/NjH1uOyMwJ — UCLA […]

Before Eric Bieniemy’s move to the Washington Commanders last year, he was part of the Kansas City Chiefs’ staff for almost a decade. This is probably why coach Andy Reid is very vocal about his support for the former NFL player turned coach. With Bieniemy’s recent decision to return to UCLA as the Bruins’ new […]

Eric Bieniemy finally took on an offensive coordinator position with the Washington Commanders that allowed him to call the plays. However, it was a short stint as the franchise opted to let him go after hiring a new head coach. There were rumors he’d return to the Kansas City Chiefs. But it sounds like he’ll […]

The UCLA football team is turning a new leaf after Chip Kelly departed for Ohio State. The Bruins promoted DeShaun Foster as their new head coach. However, remnants of Kelly’s exit surfaced in an interview with athletic director Martin Jarmond, and he was quick to shut the speculation down. The Bruins want to move past […]

The UCLA football program named former assistant DeShaun Foster as its new head coach after Chip Kelly departed for Ohio State. Foster looks to help sustain the Bruins’ success and broke the silence on his new opportunity. DeShaun Foster expresses gratitude for his UCLA football promotion  Foster spent a considerable amount of time as a […]

Chip Kelly is now on his way to join the Ohio State football program to help reclaim their spot in the College Football Playoff. This leaves a huge void at the head coaching position for the UCLA football squad. There have been a lot of names linked to being the next mastermind behind the Bruins’ […]

After Chip Kelly spurned the UCLA football program to take a job as offensive coordinator for Ohio State, the Bruins have found a replacement. The new UCLA football coach will be a familiar name to the program’s alumni and fans, as former Bruins running back DeShaun Foster will lead the team moving forward. “Sources: UCLA […]

With Chip Kelly leaving the UCLA Bruins, speculations abound about who could be his replacement as the program’s head coach. One who is not a candidate for the job is Washington football head coach Jedd Fisch, who has already categorically denied any form or shape of intent in coaching the Bruins (h/t Bruce Feldman of […]

Earlier this week, UCLA football head coach Chip Kelly sent shockwaves throughout the college football landscape when he announced that he would be abandoning the program in order to take the vacant offensive coordinator position at Ohio State under head coach Ryan Day. Kelly wasn’t with the Bruins for particularly long but found a certain […]

On Friday, the UCLA football program received some disappointing news when it was announced that head coach Chip Kelly when be ditching the program to become the new offensive coordinator for Ohio State, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. Kelly had been relatively successful in his short tenure with the Bruins, but evidently, the opportunities that […]

In one of the more surprising moves of the college football offseason thus far, UCLA head coach Chip Kelly decided to leave the Bruins to become the next offensive coordinator for Ohio State football, linking up with former colleague Ryan Day again. The two coached together in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and the […]

After six seasons as the head coach of the UCLA football program, Chip Kelly’s tenure with the Bruins has come to an end. To be fair, it was inevitable that Kelly wasn’t going to last much longer in Westwood. The writing was both on the wall and in the sky… not only had Chip Kelly flirted […]

The college football coaching carousel never stops. Even after most of the openings filled, one move leads to another. UCLA football is the latest program with a vacancy with head coach Chip Kelly departing the university. Kelly is expected to become Ohio State football’s next offensive coordinator, via Bruce Feldman of There is some familiarity […]

Chip Kelly is reportedly on his way to Ohio State to become their new offensive coordinator. As a result, the UCLA football program must find a replacement and it sounds like a top candidate has already emerged for the Bruins. Minnesota football’s head coach, PJ Fleck, suddenly becomes that candidate for UCLA, per Brett McMurphy […]

Chip Kelly is reportedly leaving UCLA, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports and CBS Sports. Kelly is reportedly being linked to Ohio State and could become their next offensive coordinator, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. “Sources: Ohio State is expected to target UCLA coach Chip Kelly as the school’s next offensive coordinator. A deal could come […]

Shortly after taking the offensive coordinator job for Ohio State football, Bill O’Brien left for the head coaching job at Boston College. The Buckeyes are left to fill an important role and it sounds like they have some exciting options on the table. Including UCLA head coach, Chip Kelly. Kelly has been involved with numerous […]

National Signing Day was on Wednesday and college football teams from around the country made a big splash. There were the usual big dogs near the top of the recruiting rankings, like Ohio State football, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, etc. However, there were also teams that didn’t do as well as they were hoping. For example, […]

The pursuit might not be over. Despite not getting the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive coordinator position, Chip Kelly could still be in play for an NFL vacancy. And it would bring him back to the NFC East, where he would match up against the team that fired him almost a decade ago. “UCLA head coach […]

Once upon a time, Chip Kelly was one of the hottest names mentioned in coaching circles. For multiple years, Kelly was one of the first names mentioned any time a head coaching job opened up, and that was for good reason. At the University of Oregon, Kelly quickly turned the Ducks into an offensive powerhouse. […]

The 2024 UCLA football season is going to be a big one for the Bruins. UCLA finished this season off a couple weeks ago in the LA Bowl against Boise State. They won that game 35-22 to improve to 8-5 on the season, but 2024 is going to look much different. The Bruins will not […]

UCLA football got some good news on Wednesday, as former Miami EDGE Collins Acheampong committed to the Bruins, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports: “BREAKING: Former Miami EDGE Collins Acheampong has Committed to UCLA, he tells @on3sports. The 6’8 270 EDGE will have 4 years of eligibility remaining Was ranked as a Top 100 […]

UCLA football coach Chip Kelly didn’t take too long to find his new defensive coordinator. In the aftermath of D’Anton Lynn’s move to USC, the Bruins head coach has reportedly named Ikaika Malloe to take on the role permanently. “UCLA promotes Ikaika Malloe to defensive coordinator. He has coached the Bruins defensive line and outside […]

The USC Trojans finished the college football regular season with a disappointing 7-5 record, and they know they have a lot of work to do in the offseason. USC specifically has a lot of work to do with their defense. The defense was the main issue last season, and the Trojans need to get some […]

UCLA football head coach Chip Kelly broke silence on the departure of former five-star prospect Dante Moore. The true freshman spent one season with UCLA, splitting starting snaps with Ethan Garbers. Moore has since committed to Oregon, a team that was heavily involved in his recruitment out of high school. Instead of sticking with the […]

The UCLA football program will be heading to the Big Ten next season, and head coach Chip Kelly admitted that he is sad to see the Pac-12 conference end, while suggesting an alternative solution. “It’s sad,” Chip Kelly said, via Paolo Uggetti of ESPN. “The fact that there’s not going to be a Pac-12 next […]

The 2023 college football season is now officially underway, which means that all eyes will be on the transfer portal between now and when the College Football Playoff kicks off. Players use the portal to make the best decisions for their career, and teams use the portal to reshape and rejuvenate their roster. One team […]

The 2023 college football regular season has concluded and the bowl games begin this weekend. While some fans won’t pay attention until the New Year’s Six Bowl Games and the playoff games get closer, there are plenty of good betting opportunities in these early games as well. Keep reading for my best college football picks […]

The UCLA Bruins (7-5) stay in Los Angeles as they take on the Boise State Broncos (8-5) in the LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium. This game will continue our college football odds series as we hand out a UCLA-Boise State prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. UCLA […]

Now that the 2023 college football regular season has come to a close, all eyes are on the transfer portal. Over 3,000 players have entered the transfer portal, including some big names. A majority of those big names have been quarterbacks, and some of those big names have already zeroed in on their next college […]

After five years with Oregon football, defensive back Bryan Addison is headed to UCLA football for the upcoming NCAA season. He announced his commitment in a post on X as the Bruins prepare for the Starco Brands LA Bowl hosted by Rob Gronkowski on Dec. 16. Oregon transfer Bryan Addison commits to UCLA football. He […]

The UCLA football lost a key component with the departure of defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to USC, and while Chip Kelly detailed his plan to fill that void in the upcoming bowl game against Boise State coming up. “The entire defense, we’ll put together the game plan like we normally do and I think it’s […]

UCLA Bruins cornerback John Humphrey will look to test the waters of the college transfer portal. The UCLA football senior has also penned a farewell letter to the program and shared it via X (formerly Twitter). “I want to express my sincere appreciation to the entire UCLA football coaching staff and my teammates for the […]

USC football has stolen UCLA DC D’Anton Lynn to help reinvent the Trojans’ defense after a disastrous 2023 season. Via Pete Thamel: “Sources: USC is finalizing a deal to hire UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn. UCLA finished No. 11 in total defense in his first year there this season, an improvement from No. 89 the […]

The college football season is nearly over, as we await to see who makes the College Football Playoff. Even so, speculation is rising that Michigan football is in the mix of potentially landing Dante Moore, who is entering the transfer portal. Moore finished this season playing for the UCLA Bruins. However, it sounds like he’s […]

As names continue to fill the college football transfer portal, another high-profile quarterback has entered the fold. UCLA football’s Dante Moore is entering the portal after one season with the Bruins, sources tell Bruce Feldman. A five-star recruit, Moore struggled in his first season of college ball. He appeared in nine games for UCLA, starting […]

UCLA football coach Chip Kelly has been rumored to be on the hot seat this season. Now reports say that Kelly will remain with UCLA football, and not everyone is happy about it. On Tuesday, a plane was spotted flying over UCLA’s campus in Los Angeles with a banner saying, ‘Read the room – fire Chip Kelly,’ […]

UCLA football coach Chip Kelly has been rumored to be on the hot seat this season, but he isn’t letting the whispers get to him. Kelly’s football team struggled this season, but rallied to top rival USC 38-20 before closing the season with a bad loss to Cal. Kelly said he’s only focused on UCLA […]

UCLA football coach Chip Kelly has been rumored to be on the hot seat this season. Now reports say that Kelly will remain with UCLA football, according to Tracy Pierson of 24/7 Sports: “It was widely believed the embattled coach was under scrutiny by the UCLA administration and would possibly be let go. It was […]