UCLA ranks fourth among West Coast schools in AP appearances since 1976
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
As of June 14, 2026, UCLA ranks fourth among West Coast schools for time spent in the AP rankings over the past 50 years, with 328 appearances. The Bruins have not secured a national championship since 1954 and have a challenging path ahead in the Big Ten Conference. New head coach Bob Chesney is looking to revitalize the program and improve on a 6-12 conference record in their first two seasons. Notable rivals in the conference include multiple recent national champions such as Michigan, Ohio State, and Indiana.
- •UCLA has 328 AP appearances since 1976.
- •USC leads West Coast schools with 510 appearances.
- •The Big Ten features top rivals like Michigan and Ohio State.
- •Bob Chesney aims to improve UCLA's program.
- •Recent struggles include a 6-12 conference record.
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"The UCLA Bruins haven't threatened to crack the AP rankings over the past two seasons but since 1976, UCLA ranks fourth of West Coast schools.
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