⚡ CFB Dashboard

- OL/LB: as a former college player and a pro for 3 weeks only, I disagree.

- LB/DB: Scooter Jackson will be eligible to play for UCLA this season, multiple sources told Bruin247.

- Bob Chesney begins his UCLA tenure at California after bringing 26 staffers and 10 players from a James Madison program that went 21-6 over the past two seasons. - UCLA leads the Big Ten with 45 incoming transfers, making immediate roster integration a central variable in the season opener. - James Madison transfer Wayne Knight joins the backfield after producing 2,039 all-purpose yards in 2025, including 1,373 rushing yards and substantial receiving and return-game production. - Quarterback Nico Iamaleava returns after leading UCLA with 505 rushing yards in 2025, while seven interceptions against 13 passing touchdowns leave passing efficiency as an improvement area. - Sun Belt freshman of the year Sahir West strengthens the defensive front after recording 14 tackles for loss and seven sacks for James Madison last season.

- UCLA football went through its Tuesday practice of Cal week on campus, and the Bruin247 team was there to cover all of the action. - In our latest Word Around Westwood video, Bruin247 writers Connor Morrissette and Jack Savage break down everything they learned at practice above.