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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods discuss the latest on UCLA exploring the option to leave the Rose Bowl for SoFi Stadium . Woods also shares the qualities he is looking for in the next head football coach.   SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1 : The I Bleav in UCLA Fo...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the UCLA football program's big victory over Penn State at the Rose Bowl this past week. The guys talk about the highlights of the game and the job interim head coach Tim Skipper and offensive coordinator Jerry Neuheisel did. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava also had his best game of the season and earned several weekl...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Zach Koons from the Bleav in Northwestern podcast. They talk about the upcoming matchup between UCLA and Northwestern, the latest fallout since DeShaun Foster's departure and more. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1 : The I Bleav in UCLA Football Shirt No. 2 :...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA parting ways with head football coach DeShaun Foster. The latest: DeShaun Foster’s time as UCLA’s football coach is done after three games into his second season. Foster’s contract will be honored by UCLA Athletics, exclusively using department-generated funds, according to the university's press release. “I want to extend my sincere appreciati...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the UCLA football team's loss to UNLV on the road in Week 2. Woods and Williams share their reaction to the comments made by UCLA defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe, who spoke to the media on Tuesday. UCLA will play New Mexico at the Rose Bowl on Friday. The game will begin at 7 p.m. PST. SHIRTS available: We ha...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the UCLA football team's season-opening loss to Utah over the weekend at the Rose Bowl. Woods shares what the Bruins can do to learn from their performance and why he believes this football team still has a chance to do well this season. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of t...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster and quarterback Nico Iamaleava , who were among the people in Las Vegas to represent the Bruins at Big Ten Conference Media Days. Foster bounced back from last year’s misstep in Indianapolis, doing well at the podium to talk about the team. He didn’t shy away from what happened the year prior and took it in stride,...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with current Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Alec Anderson about his recent contract extension, his time as a UCLA Bruin and much more. Anderson is considered one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the league and recently got engaged. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast....

USA Today reporter James H. Williams  talks with sports agent Sam Leaf Ireifej of the Ballengee Group about various topics, including his perspective on the UCLA football program, the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) landscape, and much more. Ireifej also talks about Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa and Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Alec Anderson. Both were UCLA football players who...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with reporter Tracy McDannald (Rivals and Bruin Blitz ) to talk about the latest UCLA football commitments. St. John Bosco linebacker Matthew Muasau and Crean Lutheran defensive lineman Anthony Jones committed to UCLA football this week. McDannald shares what he's learned about the duo. McDannald also talks about quarterback Nico Iamaleava , the Bruins' s...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about Nico Iamaleava, who is expected to transfer to Westwood and play quarterback for the UCLA football program. Iamaleava played high school football at Warren High School in Downey before spending the past two seasons with the Tennessee Volunteers. He is expected to come in and compete for the starting quarterback r...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk with Oluwafemi Oladejo. The former UCLA linebacker and edge rusher will participate in the NFL Scouting Combine this week as he continues to improve his draft stock. Oladejo also talks with the guys about moving to edge before the 2024 season, his time at the Senior Bowl and much more.   SHIRTS available: We have two s...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk with Nico Davillier about his decision to join the UCLA football program for the 2025-26 season after spending the past few seasons with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Davillier talks about his early impressions of DeShaun Foster and UCLA and why he believes being a Bruin was the best choice for him. SHIRTS available: We hav...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster adding several new faces on the coaching staff for the 2025 season. Several announcements were made throughout the week to make new additions and promotions official. Tino Sunseri -- Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (Indiana) Gabe Lynn -- Safeties coach (Colorado) Bu...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams is joined by Indianapolis Star IU Insider Zach Osterman to talk about the Bruins' incoming offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri. Sunseri will finish the postseason with Indiana football before arriving in Westwood. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1 : The I Bleav in UCLA Fo...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about UCLA parting ways with Eric Bieniemy. The guys also discuss potential new hires to DeShaun Foster's staff, including Tino Sunseri and Demetrice Martin. The guys also talked about what happened with Madden Iamaleava and Jace Brown flipping to Arkansas and the Rose Bowl Stadium announcing its latest renovation proj...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods share their reaction to UCLA football's loss to USC at the Rose Bowl last week. The guys also talk about linebacker Carson Schwesinger and defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe being considered for awards this season. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podc...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Norman Powell of the Los Angeles Clippers. Powell spent four years with the UCLA men's basketball team. Powell has found success early this season as a starter for the Clippers alongside James Harden and Ivica Zubac. Williams also talks about the latest happening with the UCLA football program and its current three-game winning streak. The Bruins tra...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams joins Adam Carriker's show to talk about UCLA football's upcoming matchup against Dylan Raiola and Nebraska. James also shares what coach DeShaun Foster and UCLA alum Tony White had to say earlier this week. Looking for a new hat? Check out Melin .   SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about quarterback Justyn Martin getting his first career start last weekend against Penn State on the road. Quarterback Ethan Garbers did not play due to an injury. The guys also talk about the latest on Garbers and who is taking reps at practice. Looking for a new hat? Check out Melin .   SHIRTS available: We have two...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the loss to Oregon and what has happen as a result. Quarterback Ethan Garbers is questionable for the upcoming game against Penn State. Backup quarterback Justyn Martin has been taking first-team reps at practice. Defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe gets emotional talking about the Bruins' effort and more. Lookin...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods react to the Bruins' loss to LSU in Baton Rouge over the weekend. UCLA had a good showing in the second half but the Tigers proved to be too much in the second half. The guys talk about what they learned and some of the key takeaways from that game.   Looking for a new hat? Check out Melin .   Sign up for the free UCLA athl...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about where things stand with the Bruins after a 1-1 start to the 2024 season. The guys react to UCLA losing its Big Ten Conference debut against Indiana at the Rose Bowl and look ahead to the game against LSU. They also talk about the latest injury news involving defensive linemen Jay Toia, Keanu Williams and lineback...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with ESPN's Marty Smith ahead of the upcoming game against UCLA and LSU this weekend. Smith shares some thoughts on both teams before talking about one of the most memorable stories of his career as a journalist. Learn more about GameChange here. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network sh...

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Rhett Lewis, a reporter for the Big Ten Network and host of the Bleav in the Big Ten podcast, about his alma mater Indiana. Lewis, who played wide receiver at Indiana from 2001-2005, shares what he knows about quarterback Kurtis Rourke and the Hoosiers before they travel to the Rose Bowl to play UCLA this weekend.   Sign up for the free UCLA athletic...