USC fans anticipate UCLA's success amid new coaching era
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
On August 23, USC fans expressed mixed feelings about UCLA's prospects under new coach Bob Chesney. USC has high expectations for a strong 2026 season, potentially aiming for its first College Football Playoff berth. Analysts predict UCLA could achieve a bowl bid, with six wins projected against various opponents. The Bruins' schedule is deemed manageable, raising the likelihood of a winning record. A competitive Los Angeles college football scene may emerge depending on UCLA's performance this season.
- •USC and UCLA both enter the season with high expectations.
- •Analysts foresee UCLA potentially securing six wins this year.
- •UCLA's schedule is viewed as manageable for a bowl bid.
- •USC aims for its first College Football Playoff appearance.
- •Lincoln Riley's future hinges on USC's success this season.
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — USC fans would love to see UCLA fail, but will it actually happen?
"It's in USC's best interest for Bob Chesney to fail, but it's in the best interest of Los Angeles college football for UCLA to be good again
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