UCLA opens Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 win over former Pac-12 rival California
Wayne Knight scored three touchdowns and Anthony Woods added 118 rushing yards as UCLA erased a tie with 21 unanswered fourth-quarter points.
- On Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, UCLA defeated California 45-24 in Berkeley, Calif., in the first game under head coach Bob Chesney. The home team overcame early deficits to secure the win.
- Following a challenging 3-9 season with the Big Ten's worst defense, the team showed significant improvement on Saturday through defensive stops and a revitalized rushing attack that powered the victory.
- Transfer running back Wayne Knight scored three touchdowns and rushed for 71 yards, while running back Anthony Woods added 118 rushing yards and two scores; quarterback Nico Iamaleava passed for 184 yards in the win.
- Fueled by two interceptions from transfer safety Ta'Shawn James, the team outscored their opponent 21-0 in the fourth quarter; despite an injury scare for the quarterback, they maintained the momentum to seal the win.
- At the Rose Bowl on Sept. 12, 2026, the team will face San Diego State for their home opener. This matchup offers an opportunity to build on their season-opening success.
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UCLA opens Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 win over former Pac-12 rival California
Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta’Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California
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In a battle of California rivals, the Golden Bears lost to the Bruins, 45-24. With the game tied at 24 in the middle of the fourth quarter, UCLA turned two interceptions into Wayne Knight touchdown runs to take control of the game. Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele finished the game 24-41 from 271 yards with two touchdowns and the two interceptions. Running back Adam Mohammed had a big game for Cal, running for 120 yards and a touchdown on 28…
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