UCLA players Hartford and McCulloch named to Comeback Player of the Year watch list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Two UCLA seniors, Malik Hartford and Ryan McCulloch, were named to the 2026 Comeback Player of the Year watch list on August 23, as announced by the Bruins. Both players have faced injuries in the past year, with Hartford transferring from Ohio State and McCulloch from California. The award recognizes returning players who have overcome significant challenges, and three of the 94 nominees will be selected for the honor. Hartford and McCulloch will begin their season on September 5 at California Memorial Stadium, where McCulloch previously played.
- •Malik Hartford played at Ohio State before transferring to UCLA.
- •Ryan McCulloch transferred from California after competing in 26 games.
- •Both players aim to recover from injuries sustained in 2025.
- •The Comeback Player of the Year award will select three winners at season's end.
- •UCLA opens the season against California on September 5.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Two UCLA transfers named to Comeback Player of the Year watch list
"The UCLA Bruins has two seniors named to the 2026 Comeback Player of the Year Award watch list.
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