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UCLA Linked to 'Obvious' Choice in Head Coaching Search

UCLA Linked to 'Obvious' Choice in Head Coaching Search

Summary

UCLA fired head football coach DeShaun Foster during his second season. The team is now looking for a new head coach, with Bob Chesney from James Madison being a prominent candidate. Interim head coach Tim Skipper won three games but has since lost four.

Key Facts

  • UCLA fired head coach DeShaun Foster after his second season started poorly.
  • Interim head coach Tim Skipper led the team to three straight wins, including a victory over Penn State.
  • The team has since lost four consecutive games.
  • Bob Chesney, head coach at James Madison, is heavily linked to the open position at UCLA.
  • Sports analyst Greg McElroy on the "Always College Football" podcast called Chesney the "obvious" choice.
  • McElroy suggests Chesney could help UCLA succeed despite limited resources by finding and developing talent effectively.
  • UCLA has a significant game scheduled against USC on November 29, 2025.
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