# UCLA football program performance under Bob Chesney

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ucla-football-program-performance-under-bob-chesney
> Updated: 2026-10-19T23:27:02.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Under head coach Bob Chesney, the UCLA football program has experienced a significant turnaround. Following a roster overhaul involving numerous transfers and freshmen, the team began the season with a 5-0 record and a No. 12 national ranking, earning Chesney midseason Big Ten coach of the year honors from Associated Press writers.

By mid-October, the team improved to a 6-0 record, becoming the only unbeaten program in the Big Ten Conference. This success led to Chesney being named to the Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list. The program has also seen an increase in national standing, reaching No. 9 in the Associated Press poll.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: UCLA Coach Bob Chesney named to Paul “Bear” Bryant Award watch list

UCLA head football coach Bob Chesney has been named to the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list following a 6-0 start to his first season with the Bruins.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ucla-coach-bob-chesney-named-to-paul-bear-bryant-award-watch-list

### 2026-10-13: UCLA football coach Bob Chesney wins Big Ten midseason awards

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney has been named Big Ten coach of the year by the AP as the Bruins hold a 5-0 record and a No. 12 national ranking.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ucla-football-coach-bob-chesney-wins-big-ten-midseason-awards

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