The UCLA Bruins will open their 2026 football season on the road against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley on Saturday, September 5. Head coach Bob Chesney will make his debut with the Bruins in what promises to be a competitive matchup against Golden Bears head coach Tosh Lupoi’s squad.
UCLA enters the contest with several returning contributors, including standout quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Chesney has also infused the roster with new talent acquired from James Madison, creating what many expect to be an exciting, competitive team. The rivalry between these two former Pac-12 conference opponents should provide entertaining football in the season’s opening week.
The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with announcers Tom Hart and Roddy Jones calling the action from the booth and Quint Kessenich providing sideline analysis. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT. Fans can stream the game on Fubo, which offers a complimentary trial period for new users. Oddsmakers favor UCLA by 2.5 points, with predictions suggesting a close contest that could go either way.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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