UCLA defeats California 45-24 in the Bob Chesney coaching debut
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:47 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
UCLA opened the Bob Chesney coaching era with a 45-24 victory over California in Berkeley on Saturday. The Bruins secured the win behind a late-game surge sparked by two fourth-quarter interceptions from Ta'Shawn James. Wayne Knight capitalized on those takeaways, scoring two of his three rushing touchdowns in the final frame to pull away from the Golden Bears. California quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns but committed three turnovers during the contest. The game served as a reunion for the former Pac-12 rivals, who have faced off annually since 1933. UCLA is scheduled to host San Diego State next Saturday, while California travels to play Syracuse.
- •UCLA earned a 45-24 victory against California in Berkeley.
- •Wayne Knight accounted for three rushing touchdowns in the win.
- •Ta'Shawn James recorded two fourth-quarter interceptions to help seal the result.
- •California quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele turned the ball over three times.
- •UCLA plays San Diego State next Saturday while California faces Syracuse.
- 6:47 AMYahoo Sports — UCLA surges in fourth quarter to open Bob Chesney era with win over Cal
- 6:36 AMYahoo Sports — UCLA opens Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 win over former Pac-12 rival California
"Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta'Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California on Saturday night. Both teams entered the season with new coaches and high hopes but Chesney's team got the best against Tosh Lupoi's Golden Bears by capitalizing on the late miscues by quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele.
"UCLA defeats California 45-24 in its first game under coach Bob Chesney, scoring 21 unanswered points behind big performances from Anthony Woods and Nico Iamaleava.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 6:47 AMUCLA surges in fourth quarter to open Bob Chesney era with win over Cal
UCLA defeats California 45-24 in its first game under coach Bob Chesney, scoring 21 unanswered points behind big performances from Anthony Woods and Nico Iamaleava.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 6:36 AMUCLA opens Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 win over former Pac-12 rival California
Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta'Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California on Saturday night. Both teams entered the season with new coaches and high hopes but Chesney's team got the best against Tosh Lupoi's Golden Bears by capitalizing on the late miscues by quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele.
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