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UCLA football surprises with unbeaten start under Bob Chesney

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 4:10 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

UCLA football surprises with unbeaten start under Bob Chesney

Summary

UCLA Bruins are 5-0 overall and ranked No. 12 in the AP poll, following an unbeaten start under first-year head coach Bob Chesney. The team's impressive rushing attack and Chesney's arrival from James Madison are cited as key factors in their turnaround. UCLA's victories include a significant 54-3 win over Maryland and a 17-15 upset against Oregon, where they forced seven turnovers. The Bruins look to continue their success against Wisconsin this Saturday, despite a quarterback adjustment after Nico Iamaleava's knee injury against Oregon.

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By the Numbers

•UCLA is 5-0 and ranked No. 12 in the AP poll.
•Bob Chesney is the first coach to start with five consecutive wins.
•Bruins upset Oregon with seven forced turnovers.
•Wayne Knight has scored 10 rushing touchdowns this season.
•UCLA faces Wisconsin next, adjusting at quarterback.

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4:10 PMYahoo Sports — The Bob Chesney reason Pat McAfee is ‘surprised’ with UCLA football

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Pat McAfee considers the UCLA Bruins one of college football’s biggest surprises following their unbeaten start under first-year head coach Bob Chesney. UCLA enters Saturday ranked No. 12 in the AP poll at 5-0 overall and 3-0 in conference play. McAfee pointed to Chesney’s arrival from James Madison and the team’s rushing attack as key factors in […] The post The Bob Chesney reason Pat McAfee is ‘surprised’ with UCLA football appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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