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Rival watch: Bob Chesney is recruiting at an elite level at UCLA
TL;DR
UCLA football is experiencing a recruiting resurgence under Bob Chesney, landing multiple four-star recruits, including JuJu Johnson and Jayshon Gibson. The Bruins' 2027 class is now ranked No. 4 nationally, signaling a potential shift in the rivalry with USC.
Key points
- UCLA football has improved recruiting under Bob Chesney
- The Bruins landed four-star recruits JuJu Johnson and Jayshon Gibson
- UCLA's 2027 recruiting class is ranked No. 4 nationally
- Chesney's efforts mark a significant turnaround from previous years
- The USC-UCLA rivalry may regain national relevance soon
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UCLA football has not been a serious program for most of this century. The Bruins had a few good seasons but rarely sustained a high level of quality. The one exception was the early-to-mid-2010s under Jim Mora Jr. Now, with Bob Chesney at the helm, the Bruins are carrying themselves like a serious program again. USC and Lincoln Riley might soon face a legitimate challenge in Los Angeles. UCLA Wire has more:
"Not only is Bob Chesney attracting talent from around the country, he’s keeping local talent in Southern California, with the UCLA Bruins gaining a commitment from four-star 2027 recruit JuJu Johnson Saturday morning. It’s the second four-star recruit UCLA landed on Saturday, joining running back Jayshon Gibson, and becoming the fourth over the past two days. UCLA’s 2027 class ranking now sits at , behind only Oklahoma, Texas A&M and USC.
Q&A
What recent recruits has UCLA football secured under Bob Chesney?
UCLA has recently secured commitments from four-star recruits JuJu Johnson and Jayshon Gibson.
How has Bob Chesney impacted UCLA's recruiting rankings?
Under Bob Chesney, UCLA's recruiting class improved from No. 64 in 2026 to No. 4 in the nation for 2027.
What does UCLA's recruiting success mean for the USC-UCLA rivalry?
UCLA's elite recruiting efforts could make the USC-UCLA rivalry more competitive and nationally relevant in the near future.