Locked On UCLA - Daily Podcast On UCLA Bruins

After an extensive search, UCLA has finally landed its new head football coach—Bob Chesney! In this special episode of Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer dives deep into Chesney’s background, his incredible winning record at every stop (Assumption, Holy Cross, and most recently James Madison), and what makes him the right fit for the Bruins. Zach breaks down what Chesney brings to Westwood, th...

CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz that Bob Chesney is UCLA Football's number 1 target to fill open coaching vacancy! UCLA Football might finally be turning the corner—Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the brewing excitement around top coaching target Bob Chesney. Is UCLA about to make their best decision in decades? With Penn State fading from the race, rumors are swirling that Chesney is LA-bound. Zach di...

Gavin Carlson discusses the LACK OF EXCITEMENT surrounding UCLA vs USC this season before discussing the loss to Lincoln Riley's Trojans, what's next for the Bruins, and if it includes James Madison's Bob Chesney, Nico Iamaleava's departure, and a move to SoFi Stadium from the historic Rose Bowl.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you...

The 2025 UCLA football season ends in utter embarrassment—and Locked On UCLA host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer is ready to burn the tape! In this fiery episode, Zach breaks down the humiliating loss to USC, questionable coaching, discipline issues, and the overall program meltdown. Is a new era on the horizon with potential candidate Bob Chesney? Will star QB Nico stay or go? Zach shares his frustration...

On this episode of Locked On UCLA, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down how UCLA football can turn a tumultuous season into an unforgettable one—with a rivalry win over USC. Zach discusses the impact of this rivalry on recruiting, program momentum, and Chip Kelly’s legacy, while previewing what it’ll take for the Bruins to pull off the upset as massive underdogs. Then, the focus shifts to UCLA women...

Big Ten playoff chaos looms as Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Washington battle for a potential four-team bid. Which powerhouse will emerge, and could the Big Ten really send a record number of squads to the College Football Playoff? Spencer McLaughlin leads the debate with Roman Tomashoff, Jacob Goins, Chris Gordy, and Craig Shemon breaking down CFP scenarios, playoff committee rankings, and m...

Has UCLA Women’s Basketball lost its early shot at a national #1 seed? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down UCLA’s tough loss to Texas in Las Vegas and dives deep into what went wrong—from Lauren Betts’ limited impact to the Bruins’ turnover woes and short bench. Where do the women’s hoops go from here, and what must change to compete with elite teams like South Carolina? Next, UCLA Men’s Basketball...

UCLA BASKETBALL loses to CAL GOLDEN BEARS at Chase Center! Donovan Dent goes down hurt as well! What's Next?? Join Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer on Locked On UCLA! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUCLA?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege FOLLOW THE SHOW: Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha...

UCLA Football continues to grow their 2026 Recruiting Class, UCLA Men's Basketball Prepares for Cal, and UCLA Women's Basketball DOMINATES Southern!! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUCLA?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege FOLLOW THE SHOW: Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks...

UCLA Football BUILDS 2026 recruiting class back up after 3 recent commitments on this episode of Locked On UCLA. This is your daily UCLA Football & Basketball Podcast! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUCLA?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege FOLLOW THE SHOW: Support Us By Supporting Our Spon...

Gavin Carlson declares UCLA's blowout loss vs Washington "the worst loss of this season" before explaining why it singlehandedly might've justified the potential move to SoFi Stadium from the historic Rose Bowl.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Ke...

UCLA CRUSHED BY WASHINGTON HUSKIES 48-14! Here's a reaction! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUCLA?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege FOLLOW THE SHOW: Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account,...

UCLA Beats Presbyterian!! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUCLA?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege FOLLOW THE SHOW: Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $...

UCLA Bruins basketball faces a critical recruiting showdown with Kentucky for five-star prospect Christian Collins, while the football program battles to flip key commits following major coaching changes. Can Mick Cronin land the local talent that could transform his roster? The episode breaks down Collins' potential impact as the defensive presence UCLA desperately needs, analyzes football's purs...

Big Ten College Football Playoff chaos looms as Oregon Ducks face USC Trojans in a game that could determine whether three, four, or even five conference teams make the expanded playoff. Can the Trojans pull off the upset in Eugene and crash the party? The panel breaks down Oregon's defensive dominance against USC's explosive passing attack, Michigan Wolverines' controversial playoff path despite...

WASHINGTON HUSKIES face UCLA BRUINS at the Rose Bowl in what could be the Bruins' final game at the historic venue before a controversial move to SoFi Stadium. Can the injury-riddled Huskies overcome their dismal 2-10 record at the Rose Bowl since 1990? Roman Tomashoff and Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer break down WASHINGTON's surging multi-headed rushing attack featuring Adam Muhammad and Jordan Washingt...

UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin benches four starters including star point guard Donovan Dent. Is this the wake-up call the team needs, or a sign of deeper problems? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down Cronin's controversial lineup shake-up against Sacramento State, examining why the backup unit dominated starters by 20 points in practice. The analysis reveals Dent's alarming statistical decline...

UCLA Bruins football coaching search heats up with James Madison's Bob Chesney emerging as the top target. Could the program-building coach who climbed from D3 to FBS success be the answer to UCLA's struggles? Host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down why Chesney's workmanlike approach and proven track record at Holy Cross and James Madison make him the ideal fit, while examining the threat of Penn...

Gavin Carlson discusses a disastrous loss vs Julian Sayin and No. 1 Ohio State in Columbus without Nico Iamaleava before talking UCLA's potential move to SoFi Stadium from the historic Rose Bowl. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak aliv...

UCLA BRUINS suffer crushing defeat to #1 OHIO STATE, officially ending bowl hopes. Can the program compete in the brutal BIG TEN landscape? ZACH ANDERSON-YOXSIMER breaks down UCLA's blowout loss in Columbus, analyzing the impact of starting quarterback NICO IAMALEAVA's concussion absence and backup LUKE DUNCAN's audition performance. The discussion covers UCLA BRUINS FOOTBALL's season-long failure...

According to Brett McMurphy of On3, UCLA BRUINS face catastrophic setback as starting quarterback NICO IAMALEAVA ruled out against #1 OHIO STATE with concussion-like symptoms. Can backup LUKE DUNCAN survive his first career start against college football's most dominant team? ZACH ANDERSON-YOXSIMER breaks down the devastating impact of losing UCLA's dual-threat quarterback just days before the big...

UCLA BRUINS fall to #5 ARIZONA in a heartbreaking 4-point loss after leading by 10. Can this young team learn to close out elite opponents? ZACH ANDERSON-YOXSIMER breaks down the BRUINS' frustrating collapse at INTUIT DOME, where UCLA controlled the game for 24 of 40 minutes but couldn't match ARIZONA's physicality when it mattered most. Despite shooting 53% from three-point range, UCLA was domina...

UCLA Bruins basketball faces a pivotal moment as Xavier Booker's development at center will determine the men's team's ceiling this season. Can the Bruins overcome the painful loss of Aday Mara to Michigan and compete for a championship? Former UCLA national champion Kris Johnson joins to break down the men's team's inconsistent start, highlighting transfer point guard Donovan Dent as the elite fl...

Big Ten playoff hopes hang in the balance as conference chaos continues. How many teams will crash the College Football Playoff party? Ten Big Ten podcast hosts break down the latest rankings and deliver predictions for Week 12's crucial matchups. The discussion covers Iowa's historic struggles on the West Coast ahead of their USC showdown, Michigan State's defensive collapse against Penn State, a...

UCLA BRUINS quarterback NICO IAMALEAVA ranks as below average in ESPN's Power 4 rankings, but is the assessment fair for a player carrying a struggling 3-6 team? The brutal reality check comes as former UCLA recruit ADAY MARA dominates at MICHIGAN with historic performances that have Bruins fans wondering what could have been. Host ZACH ANDERSON-YOXSIMER breaks down NICO's development challenges u...