Analyst Joel Klatt identifies UCLA Bruins as top 25 college football team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 2:13 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

College football analyst Joel Klatt identified the UCLA Bruins as a top-25 team during an appearance on the Big Ten Network this week. Klatt based his assessment on the team’s 45-24 victory against Cal in their season opener. During the game, the teams were tied 24-24 heading into the final quarter before the Bruins pulled away. The victory marked the beginning of the Bob Chesney era as head coach for UCLA. The analyst praised the performance of the offensive line and the contributions of players such as Wayne Knight and Nico Iamaleava. UCLA looks to move to a 2-0 record this Saturday when they host San Diego State. Following the home matchup, the Bruins are scheduled to begin their Big Ten Conference schedule against Purdue.
- •Joel Klatt named UCLA a top 25 team on the Big Ten Network.
- •UCLA defeated Cal 45-24 to open their season.
- •The game against Cal was tied 24-24 entering the fourth quarter.
- •The Bruins play San Diego State at home on Saturday.
- •UCLA will face Purdue following the game against San Diego State.
- 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — CFB analyst Joel Klatt calls UCLA football a 'Top-25 team'
"College football analyst Joel Klatt calls the UCLA Bruins a "Top-25 team" on the Big Ten Network earlier this week.
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