Locked On UCLA - Daily Podcast On UCLA Bruins

UCLA is on the brink! In this episode of Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down why the upcoming game against Arizona State is a DO-OR-DIE moment for the Bruins men’s basketball team. Find out how this single loss could derail their entire season, what key stats are plaguing UCLA, and which players MUST step up to save the tournament hopes. Plus, a look at UCLA women’s basketball’s jaw...

Is UCLA men's basketball in trouble? After a tough loss to Gonzaga and a looming battle against Arizona State's monster frontcourt, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the Bruins' biggest vulnerability that could derail their March Madness dreams. Plus, how can UCLA women's basketball beat UConn, and will superstar recruit Sienna Betts finally make her debut? Get expert insight, sneaky match-up pre...

ACCORDING TO BEN BOLCH OF LA TIMES: UCLA EXTENDS Mick Cronin! Whoa, Bruins fans! UCLA just pulled a SHOCKER—signing basketball coach Mick Cronin to a hidden 5-year extension with a massive buyout, and nobody told us! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the behind-the-scenes drama, puzzling moves, and what this means for UCLA basketball's future. Why was it kept secret? Are the Bruins ALL IN on Cron...

UCLA Bruins fans, buckle up—Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the gut-wrenching loss to Gonzaga, revealing why UCLA’s roster is holding them back from big wins. Was this defeat due to poor roster construction? Did losing key big men doom the Bruins against the Zags? Dive into the game’s turning points, player performances (including Belodeau’s hot streak and Dent’s flashes), and what needs to cha...

Get ready for the most epic showdown on the West Coast! Locked On UCLA and Locked On Zags join forces for a deep-dive crossover into the rivalry that could decide the fate of March Madness seeding. Will UCLA bounce back and make a statement, or will Gonzaga finally break the Climate Pledge curse? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer and Andy Patton break down game-changing matchups, surprising X-factors, bracke...

UCLA football is flipping the script with major staff changes and a wave of players hitting the transfer portal under new coach Bob Chesney! Is the iconic Rose Bowl era over for UCLA? Wild rumors swirl as the Bruins could soon be sharing SoFi Stadium with USC! And if you thought the drama ended there—UCLA clinched its 125th national championship in water polo with a BUZZER-BEATER against their fie...

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Breaking News for UCLA Football! Bob Chesney has just named Dean Kennedy—his longtime James Madison offensive coordinator—to lead UCLA’s offense in a dramatic coaching shake-up. What does this mean for the Bruins’ playbook, quarterbacks, and recruits? Is this the end for Jerry Neuheisel in Westwood, and could UCLA be on the verge of a ground-and-pound resurgence? Host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks...

Bob Chesney and UCLA are going BIG in their football rebuild! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer unpacks the bombshell report that Florida State’s much-maligned GM Darrick Yray is the Bruins’ TOP target—why are FSU fans celebrating his exit, and can he resurrect UCLA recruiting with his West Coast roots? Plus, breakdowns of UCLA’s biggest transfer portal misses in hoops—why losing William Kyle III might hurt...

Just as Bob Chesney takes the reins as UCLA’s new head football coach, legendary Bruin Troy Aikman drops a bombshell—publicly declaring he’s DONE with NIL after feeling burned by a top recruit! Is UCLA’s financial commitment to the new era of college football enough to keep up in the Big Ten? Host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down Aikman’s controversial remarks, what it means for Bruin Nation, an...

Is Bob Chesney really the BEST hire UCLA Football could’ve made? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down Chesney’s electric first press conference and why the Bruins might finally be headed in the right direction. Plus: UCLA Women's Basketball DOMINATES Oregon in Big Ten action and why this team could be on a historic run! And don’t miss a deep dive into the men’s hoops showdown with Gonzaga—will UCLA...

UCLA finally lands a highly-coveted big man in their 2026 basketball recruiting class! Host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the commitment of Javonte Floyd, an energetic, defensive-minded center out of Georgia, and what his arrival means for the Bruins’ roster. After struggling with high school recruiting and leaning heavily on the transfer portal, is this the start of a new era at UCLA? Plus,...

It’s official—UCLA has landed Bob Chesney as their new head football coach, fresh off a miraculous playoff run with James Madison! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down what this means for the Bruins, how Chesney managed to outdo his predecessor, and why his crossover from a G5 playoff run straight into UCLA could change everything. Can Chesney get UCLA to the College Football Playoff in two years? W...

Are the UCLA Bruins for real, or are they just teasing their fans with inconsistency? In this jam-packed episode of Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson breaks down UCLA’s wild Big Ten opener, the team’s Jekyll-and-Hyde personality, and what it means heading into a HUGE showdown with Gonzaga. Why can’t this veteran Bruins squad put teams away? Is their depth a major red flag? And what’s going right—and w...

Is UCLA really leaving the iconic Rose Bowl? The drama is heating up as legal battles intensify with SoFi, Stan Kroenke, and the City of Pasadena. Meanwhile, new head coach Bob Chesney is already making waves—snagging top recruits and shaking up the Bruins' future before even being officially announced! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the latest updates on UCLA's stadium saga, how Chesney's Eas...

UCLA just made a late, game-changing addition to their 2026 recruiting class—and it's their FIRST quarterback of the cycle! In this episode of Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down how Bob Chesney handpicked dual-threat QB DJ Bordeaux, a prospect who bounced between four different high schools and was recently committed to Boston College! Find out how Chesney’s recruiting ties, especi...

Penn State's chaotic coaching search hits new lows—can the Nittany Lions recover before recruiting collapses? Ohio State and Indiana prepare to clash for the Big Ten Championship as rivals question who truly deserves the conference crown. The crew recaps Rivalry Week, spotlighting Ohio State’s dominant win over Michigan and Indiana’s underrated offense. Hot takes on wide receiver matchups, high-pr...

UCLA football's early signing day was a jaw-dropping disappointment, plummeting the Bruins' recruiting class to a shocking 107th in the nation! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down how a once-promising class unraveled with last-minute flips, NIL dramas, and decommitments—including HUGE losses for the defensive line. Can new head coach Bob Chesney turn this ship around, and what urgent moves does UCL...

The UCLA Bruins survive a wild finish in Seattle! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down every twist and turn as the Bruins snatch a thrilling 82-80 road win over Washington in their Big Ten opener. Dive into how Skyy Clark’s scorching shooting, Donovan Dent's leadership, and clutch moments from Tyler Bilodeau fueled UCLA—despite injuries and a ferocious Husky comeback. What went right, what (almost)...

Just when UCLA fans thought Early Signing Day couldn’t get any worse... disaster strikes! In this episode of Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the shocking news as UCLA loses its TWO top commitments—one on the offensive line and one on the D-line—sending the 2026 recruiting class into a tailspin. What does this mean for the future of the program? Can new head coach Bob Chesney tur...

UCLA football just pulled off a major surprise hiring Bob Chesney as their new head coach—and the college football world is buzzing! Is Chesney the PERFECT fit for the Bruins? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer and David Schultz break down Chesney’s wild journey from Holy Cross to James Madison, and now to UCLA. Hear inside stories on Chesney's rise, his proven recruiting skills, epic second-half comebacks, a...

UCLA fans, get ready for CHAOS! Just days before early signing day, the Bruins pull off a jaw-dropping move by reclaiming 3/4-star defensive lineman David Schwerzel from Stanford in a shocking flip! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer dives into what this means for the Bruins’ defensive line, why this staff is out-working everyone, and how the transfer portal drama is already rocking the roster. Plus, what’s w...

Just when UCLA fans thought it couldn't get crazier—BAM! Three key starters in the secondary are headed for the transfer portal, and a prized 2026 recruit just flipped to Texas. What does this mean for the Bruins and new head coach Bob Chesney? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down all the latest transfer drama, recruiting flips, and what’s next for UCLA’s football program. Can Chesney rebuild the ro...

Bruin fans, buckle up! In this episode of Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down how UCLA landed Bob Chesney as their new head football coach—WITHOUT the soap opera chaos seen at Ole Miss, LSU, and Penn State. From inside info on the surprisingly smooth, drama-free coaching search to the star recruits most likely to flip during Early Signing Day, this episode has all the details you wo...

Could Bob Chesney be UCLA’s answer to turning their football program around AND saving Nico Iamaleava’s NFL dreams? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down what the Chesney hire really means for Bruin football, the real chances Nico returns to Westwood, and how a QB-coach duo could shake up the 2026 college football landscape. Plus: Men’s basketball free-falls out of the Top 25—what’s next for Mick Cro...