Bob Chesney prepares UCLA for key matchup against Oregon this weekend
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
UCLA football coach Bob Chesney and his father will be in attendance when No. 21 UCLA (4-0) takes on No. 13 Oregon (3-1) on Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Chesney has led UCLA to its best start in 77 years, having won his first four games by 14 or more points. His father, Bob Chesney Sr., remains a pivotal presence at practice and staff meetings despite not holding a formal position with the team. This game marks a significant test for Chesney's career as the Bruins aim to continue their winning streak.
- •Bob Chesney Sr. actively supports the UCLA team without an official title.
- •UCLA is attempting to become the first team to start 5-0 in 77 years.
- •Chesney has coached the Bruins to four consecutive victories by at least 14 points.
- •The game occurs at Autzen Stadium, a site significant to Chesney's recent history.
- 3:01 PMCBS Sports — Bob Chesney brought more than wins to UCLA -- his secret weapon father came, too
"Chesney's rise from a Pennsylvania coal town to UCLA's turnaround has always included his biggest supporter: Dad, who will stand beside his son Saturday when the Bruins travel to Oregon
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