Josh Phifer embraces rivalry spirit ahead of USC game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
New UCLA tight end Josh Phifer expressed strong feelings about the rivalry with USC during an interview. Phifer, who joined the team under head coach Bob Chesney, reacted to a billboard promoting USC football near the UCLA campus, indicating he wants to retaliate with some creative vandalism. The rivalry dates back nearly a century and has seen numerous pranks and high jinks between the two schools, including the infamous theft of UCLA’s 'Victory Bell' by USC fans. Phifer is eager to secure a win in the upcoming game scheduled for November 28 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
- •Josh Phifer shared his rivalry sentiments ahead of the USC game.
- •The rivalry between UCLA and USC has a history of pranks.
- •The game is set for November 28 at the Rose Bowl.
- •Bob Chesney aims to strengthen UCLA football's position in the rivalry.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — New UCLA player getting into rivalry spirit months before facing USC
"Bob Chesney came in seeing red when it came to Cardinal-and-Gold. At his introductory news conference, the UCLA coach vowed to make his new outfit the team in town. “I...
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