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Holy Cross prepares for Miami as UCLA coach Chesney wins debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 3:13 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Holy Cross prepares for Miami as UCLA coach Chesney wins debut

Summary

Holy Cross football begins the 2026 season with an 0-2 record following consecutive 35-10 losses to Lehigh and Colgate. Coach Dan Curran cited poor red zone execution and tackling as primary areas needing improvement before the upcoming game against Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Quarterback David Lynch threw for 264 yards against Colgate, but the team struggled to establish a run game, averaging 1.9 yards per carry. Meanwhile, former Holy Cross coach Bob Chesney successfully debuted as UCLA coach with a 45-24 win over Cal. UCLA leaned on a strong rushing performance of 277 yards and two fourth-quarter interceptions to pull away from a tied game. Chesney has now won seven consecutive season openers dating back to his time at Holy Cross.

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Status Watch

•Holy Cross enters a road game at Miami University on Saturday at 1 p.m. with an 0-2 record.
•The Crusaders scored on only two of four red zone trips against Colgate.
•UCLA defeated Cal 45-24 in the first game under Bob Chesney.
•Wayne Knight recorded 157 all-purpose yards and three rushing touchdowns for UCLA in his debut.
•Junior receiver Myles Abernathy remains questionable for Holy Cross after suffering an injury against Colgate.

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3:13 PMYahoo Sports — 'It’s about finding a way to get better': HC aims to fix red zone woes

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Jennifer Toland's weekly area college football notes looks HC's red zone woes, Bob Chesney's debut at UCLA and a stellar start for a St. Paul star.
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