UCLA football gains momentum under new coach Bob Chesney
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
UCLA football is experiencing a revival under first-year head coach Bob Chesney, attracting top high school prospects for the 2027 and 2028 classes. The Bruins currently hold a No. 17 national recruiting class ranking, a significant improvement from previous years. Prospects have expressed excitement for Chesney's energy and vision, noting changes since his hiring. Notable commits include JuJu Johnson and Jerry Outhouse, among others, highlighting a shift in recruiting dynamics. The program's resurgence could challenge traditional powers like USC.
- •UCLA holds the No. 17 recruiting class nationally for 2027.
- •Coach Bob Chesney has energized the program and its recruiting efforts.
- •Prospects including JuJu Johnson have committed to UCLA.
- •Chesney previously led JMU to the College Football Playoff.
- •The Bruins are contending with USC for top recruits.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA football has juice again and coach Bob Chesney built it in months
"UCLA is a cool destination again as top prospects in the 2027 and 2028 classes have raved about coach Bob Chesney and his staff so far in Westwood.
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