UCLA football coach Bob Chesney leads Bruins to victory over Purdue

UCLA head football coach Bob Chesney is focused on revitalizing the Bruins' football program, citing the university's high standard of athletic excellence across other sports as motivation. Chesney, who previously led James Madison University to a Sun Belt Conference Championship and a College Football Playoff appearance, aims to leverage the prestige of the Westwood campus to build a winning tradition.

Following a 52-38 victory over Purdue at the Rose Bowl Stadium, Chesney praised the offensive performance, specifically highlighting the running game and the resilience of quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Despite facing pressure from Purdue's elite quarterback, the Bruins' offense utilized play-action and a strong running game to secure the win.