UCLA football coaches lead the team into the 2026 season

Going into the 2026 season, the UCLA Football coaches are led by UCLA Football head coach Bob Chesney, who was hired in December 2025 from James Madison, where he led the team to a 12-1 record and Sunbelt Conference Championship. Chesney is the 20th UCLA Football head coach in the program’s history. In January 2026, Chesney announced the hiring of 10 assistant UCLA Football coaches and two coordinators. 

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Of the new coaching staff hired, seven followed Chesney from James Madison, two were retained from prior UCLA positions — AJ Steward, running backs; and Gabe Lynn, nickels — and three new Californian coaches working with Chesney and UCLA for the first time. To learn more about 2026 UCLA Football coaches staff additions, click the link below.

UCLA Football plays its first 2026 game on Sept. 5 against UC Berkeley at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA. Other notable games include the Oct. 31 Family Weekend home game against Nevada at the Rose Bowl and the Nov. 28 matchup against USC, also at the Rose Bowl. Click the link below to explore UCLA Football’s 2026 season schedule.

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