UCLA Bruins prepare for home opener against San Diego State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 1:24 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The UCLA Bruins head into their first home game of the 2026 season at the Rose Bowl against San Diego State. Coming off a road win against Cal, head coach Bob Chesney looks to maintain momentum while addressing areas for improvement. The team recorded 12 penalties for 110 yards during their opening contest, a figure the staff aims to reduce. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava remains under focus as the coaching staff seeks more production from the passing attack. Defensively, the Bruins hope for a more consistent showing from the secondary against San Diego State quarterback Jayden Denegal. This match marks the debut of the Chesney era in Pasadena, with the program gauging fan support for the early-season contest.
- •UCLA hosts San Diego State at the Rose Bowl for the team's first home game.
- •The Bruins opened the season with a road victory over Cal.
- •UCLA recorded 12 penalties and 110 yards in penalties during their Week 1 game.
- •Anthony Woods and Wayne Knight led the rushing attack with 277 total yards in the opener.
- •The defense forced three turnovers in the first game of the season.
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Injury updates for UCLA football ahead of Week 2's game versus SDSU
- 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — Five Questions for UCLA heading into Week 2 versus San Diego State
"The UCLA Bruins will have a mostly healthy lineup as they look to move to 2-0 on Saturday versus San Diego State.
"The UCLA Bruins are eyeing a 2-0 start to the season, as they'll face San Diego State in the team's home opener.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:50 PMInjury updates for UCLA football ahead of Week 2's game versus SDSU
The UCLA Bruins will have a mostly healthy lineup as they look to move to 2-0 on Saturday versus San Diego State.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 1:24 PMFive Questions for UCLA heading into Week 2 versus San Diego State
The UCLA Bruins are eyeing a 2-0 start to the season, as they'll face San Diego State in the team's home opener.
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