Locked On UCLA - Daily Podcast On UCLA Bruins

Just when things seemed bleak, UCLA basketball hits a new low! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer unleashes a passionate post-game rant following the Bruins’ brutal blowout loss at Michigan State, questioning Mick Cronin’s leadership and the future of UCLA hoops. Where has the toughness gone? Why is this preseason top-15 team spiraling? Is Cronin’s job safe after another embarrassing defeat on the road? Zach...

The pressure is ON as the UCLA Bruins and Michigan State Spartans both desperately need a bounce-back win! Matt Sheehan and Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer break down the high-stakes Breslin Center showdown—diving into what a win (or loss!) means for tournament dreams, roster struggles, and which star needs to shine brightest. Is Xavier Booker's return to East Lansing the real headline, or will Michigan St...

The tides are turning in Westwood! Bob Chesney is transforming UCLA Football’s culture and instantly boosting excitement, while Mick Cronin’s men’s basketball team is fighting just to stay off the bubble and avoid the dreaded First Four. Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down Chesney’s viral leadership moments, what it means for the Bruins’ future, and the stark difference between a surging football p...

The Locked On UCLA podcast breaks down the crushing loss to Michigan, where former Bruin Aday Mara dominated and showed UCLA what they’ve been missing all season. Host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer unpacks the emotional storyline, embarrassing second-half collapse, and how a powerful Michigan team exploited every UCLA weakness. Was this the worst matchup possible? Would UCLA be a Top 10 team with Mara? G...

The most anticipated game of the season is here! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer is joined by Ethan Sabo to break down all the drama and emotion swirling around UCLA’s explosive matchup with Michigan, featuring Mick Cronin facing Aday Mara after his controversial transfer. Is this a revenge game or just another Big Ten battle? We dive deep into Cronin’s testy pressers, dissect the bad blood between coaches...

Big Ten powerhouses collide as Oregon, Michigan, and Penn State each make their case for conference supremacy. Will Dante Moore and Dylan Raiola create college football’s most dangerous quarterback duo and push Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks to Indianapolis? Or can Kyle Whittingham’s arrival in Ann Arbor steady Michigan through a brutal schedule featuring Oklahoma, Ohio State, and Penn State, while un...

On the two-year anniversary of a shock coaching move, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer dives deep into UCLA football’s turbulent past and the massive turning point that could define its future. From Deshaun Foster’s short-lived era to landing proven winner Bob Chesney, discover how UCLA used failure as fuel to rebuild for championship glory. Plus, we break down the Bruins’ loaded baseball squad, preseason #...

Is UCLA the real victim of transfer tampering? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the controversial Aday Mara saga and points fingers at Michigan's Dusty May for shaking up the college basketball world. Was Dusty May’s roster-building really above board, or did he cross the line? We explore explosive claims, wild portal moves, and how this all impacts Mick Cronin and the Bruins’ future. PLUS: What...

Can the UCLA men's basketball team survive one of the toughest stretches in college hoops history and punch their ticket to March Madness? Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the brutal run against top 10 Big Ten powerhouses, what needs to happen for the Bruins to make the NCAA tournament, and why it's make-or-break time for Mick Cronin. Plus, the UCLA women's basketball squad continues their domin...

UCLA barely avoids disaster at home as they outlast Washington in a nail-biting finish! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the wild momentum swings, Mick Cronin’s epic technical foul, and the clutch performances from Trent Perry and Tyler Bilodeau. Can the Bruins ride this win into the gauntlet of Michigan, Michigan State, and Illinois? What does this bubble victory mean for UCLA’s Big Ten and Mar...

UCLA FANS—everything changes THIS WEEKEND. Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer is joined by UCLA analytics guru Ethan Sabo to break down absolutely massive must-win battles for both the Bruin men and women as March approaches! We dig into: 🏀 The “trap” against Washington—can the men survive without Sky Clark & who needs to step up? 🔥 Why this stretch is make or break for Xavier Booker (& how it impacts UCLA'...

College Football Playoff schedule chaos leaves fans and teams scratching their heads—can the Big Ten rise above it yet again? Spencer McLaughlin leads a fiery debate on the playoff’s controversial new format, with candid reactions from Trent Condon, Jay Stevens, and Jacob Goins. From baffling bye-week outcomes—Indiana Hoosiers’ historic run under Kurt Signetti—to the struggle of balancing transfer...

Is UCLA basketball’s season about to be saved... or sunk? In today’s episode, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down why head coach Mick Cronin must finally trust Xavier Booker—and why the Bruins’ entire Big Ten run depends on it. Will Booker continue his electrifying breakout and become UCLA’s X-factor, or will lineup uncertainty doom their tournament chances? Plus, another dominating performance for...

UCLA fans, hold on tight—this episode of Locked On UCLA is packed! Bob Chesney is turning heads with two huge 2027 recruiting commits in just one week, including a linebacker from Mater Dei, and setting up UCLA’s next era. We break down Chesney’s local SoCal strategy, his impact on the transfer portal, and what it means for the Bruins’ future. PLUS: The NCAA just dropped a bombshell with a tempora...

Is UCLA basketball headed for disaster? Mick Cronin’s crew faces mounting injuries, wild inconsistency, and a make-or-break matchup against Rutgers that could burst their March Madness dreams! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the chaotic season, the shocking bracketology projections, how Skyy Clark’s return could flip the script, and why Cronin’s legacy hangs in the balance. Will the Bruins surv...

UCLA fans, you won't want to miss this explosive episode! New football coach Bob Chesney takes center stage with bold Pauley Pavilion promises—he claims UCLA will WIN a Big Ten championship! What does his first 2027 recruit mean for the Bruins’ future, and how is Chesney transforming local recruiting? Plus: UCLA men's basketball is hanging by a thread—are they headed to March Madness or about to c...

Former UCLA Bruin Amari Bailey has played in 10 NBA games, but is now seeking a return to the college ranks. In the midst of the Charles Bediako situation, this is a whole new level of a player who has actually played in NBA games trying to get back to College Basketball. Jamal Mashburn went on the record saying he would take Arizona's Koa Peat over Cooper Flagg. Is he crazy, or is there something...

Another day, another blowout! UCLA Women’s Basketball delivers a masterclass against Iowa in a top-10 matchup, and host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer is here to break it all down. Find out how Angela Dugalic’s breakout performance, strong team depth, and killer defense sent a message to the rest of the nation. Why is UCLA so dominant this year? Can anyone match the Bruins’ strength, or is this their cham...

UCLA fans, buckle up—this loss will sting. Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer pours his heart out in this instant reaction to UCLA’s gut-wrenching double overtime defeat to Indiana at Pauley Pavilion. Were the refs and questionable calls to blame, or did UCLA beat themselves with breakdowns and missed chances? Zach breaks down the emotional rollercoaster—from blown leads to miraculous comebacks, clutch threes...

Is UCLA basketball about to get the ultimate boost? Amari Bailey—former freshman phenom and NBA draft pick—wants to return to college hoops, and Skyy Clark could get an extra year of eligibility! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down all the drama, the NCAA's controversial rules, and the impact these moves could have on the Bruins next season. Plus, UCLA women's basketball faces Iowa in a top-10 show...

UCLA and Indiana are in a bubble battle for their NCAA tournament dreams! In this Locked On College Crossover, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer and Jacob Goins break down the stakes as the Bruins and Hoosiers both look to ride recent big wins—each took down mighty Purdue, but they’re still fighting for their spot in March Madness. Can Indiana keep their momentum going on their West Coast trip, or will UCLA'...

Ohio State faces a brutal Big Ten gauntlet—at Texas, USC, Oregon, and Michigan. Is Ryan Day's squad ready for the most challenging schedule in college football? Spencer McLaughlin, Jay Stevens, and guests dissect the Buckeyes’ road to contention, questioning if a 10-2 finish is the best a championship-caliber team can manage. The discussion spotlights Arthur Smith’s OC hire, Indiana’s rising threa...

UCLA’s athletic department is at a breaking point—financial deficits, leadership shakeups, and hidden coaching deals. Is the new UCLA Chancellor, Julio Frenk, the secret weapon to turn things around? PLUS: Why Bob Chesney’s hire could be the most important in decades, and the REAL reason Mick Cronin’s contract was kept under wraps. Don’t miss our full breakdown, insider letters, and explosive camp...

UCLA just pulled off a massive double victory! The men's team DOMINATED Oregon in Eugene, crushing the odds and silencing the doubters, while the women's squad battled through a tough matchup in Illinois to keep their winning streak alive. In this episode, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down how both teams got it done, the key performances (hello, Eric Dailey Jr. & Lauren Betts!), and what it all m...

UCLA fans, buckle up! Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down the newly released 2026 UCLA football schedule, revealing a wild mix of must-win games, sneaky trap matchups, and a BRUTAL season-ending gauntlet against Michigan and USC! Can Bob Chesney’s Bruins survive this Big Ten marathon? Plus, get the inside scoop on UCLA men's and women's basketball as they chase key wins in the heart of conference p...