Sean Lewis addresses San Diego State matchup against UCLA at Rose Bowl
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
San Diego State head coach Sean Lewis offered comments regarding the upcoming football game against UCLA scheduled for Saturday at the Rose Bowl. During a press availability, Lewis dismissed the prestige associated with UCLA's program and resources, stating he favors his own team regardless of the opponent's status. The Aztecs head coach also acknowledged the physical nature of the Bruins and specifically noted the talent of quarterback Nico Iamaleava. UCLA enters the contest following a victory in the debut of head coach Bob Chesney and seeks a 2-0 start for the first time since 2023. The teams last met in a game where UCLA secured a 35-10 victory in 2023. Saturday's kickoff in Pasadena is set for 4:15 p.m.
- •San Diego State plays UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Saturday at 4:15 p.m.
- •Sean Lewis expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete against the Bruins.
- •UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava and head coach Bob Chesney were praised by Lewis.
- •UCLA aims for its first 2-0 start since the 2023 season.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — San Diego State football news: Aztecs HC challenges UCLA with fired up WWE-like promo
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — San Diego State coach Sean Lewis doesn't care for UCLA's ... Khakis?
"San Diego State football is due for a California derby when they take on the UCLA Bruins in enemy territory. Head coach Sean Lewis is embracing the challenge in WWE style ahead of the Week 2 clash. Lewis has started the eighth year of his head coaching career, his third with the Aztecs. He is coming off a strong 2025 campaign with the program, […] The post San Diego State football news: Aztecs HC challenges UCLA with fired up WWE-like promo appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"UCLA and San Diego State will face off Saturday. SDSU head coach Sean Lewis gave a fiery speech earlier this week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 1:25 AMSan Diego State football news: Aztecs HC challenges UCLA with fired up WWE-like promo
San Diego State football is due for a California derby when they take on the UCLA Bruins in enemy territory. Head coach Sean Lewis is embracing the challenge in WWE style ahead of the Week 2 clash. Lewis has started the eighth year of his head coaching career, his third with the Aztecs. He is coming off a strong 2025 campaign with the program, […] The post San Diego State football news: Aztecs HC challenges UCLA with fired up WWE-like promo appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:51 PMSan Diego State coach Sean Lewis doesn't care for UCLA's ... Khakis?
UCLA and San Diego State will face off Saturday. SDSU head coach Sean Lewis gave a fiery speech earlier this week.
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