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UCLA opens Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 win over former Pac-12 rival California

Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta’Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Five Former Cal Players Will Play for UCLA on Saturday The last time Cal faced UCLA Mateen Bhaghani scored 15 points for Cal, making all four of his field-goal attempts and al three of his extra...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Returning to Bruins Bhaghani has withdrawn his name from the transfer portal, he announced.

Impact Bhaghani looked to swap schools this offseason after two seasons as UCLA's starting kicker. He made 36 of his 44 attempts during that span while making all 42 of his extra points.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Departing from UCLA Bhaghani is entering the transfer portal, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Bhaghani will leave the Bruins after two seasons as the team's starting boot. The 6-foot-1 kicker converted 16 of 20 field-goal attempts and made all 22 XPAs in the 2025 campaign. He'll have one year of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Makai Lemon catches big TD pass after benching, and No. 19 USC races past rival UCLA 29-10

Makai Lemon caught a 32-yard touchdown pass after being benched for the first quarter, and King Miller rushed for 124 yards and two scores in No. 19 Southern California’s 29-10 vic...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Lateef's impressive debut as a starter and Johnson's rushing lead Nebraska over UCLA 28-21

Nebraska beat UCLA 28-21 in the first collegiate start for true freshman TJ Lateef

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

UCLA extends its turnaround, beating Maryland 20-17 with 3 late scoring drives led by Nico Iamaleava

Mateen Bhaghani kicked a 23-yard field goal with two seconds to play, and UCLA beat Maryland 20-17 to extend its improbable season turnaround with its third consecutive victory

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

UCLA’s Mateen Bhaghani drills 23-Yard Game-Winning field goal to defeat Maryland

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Berger scores 3 touchdowns in UCLA's 38-13 win over Michigan State

Jalen Berger scored three touchdowns and Nico Iamaleava threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns to lead UCLA to a 38-13 victory over Michigan State

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 7 Penn State stumbles for 2nd week in a row, losing to UCLA

No. 7 Penn State unexpectedly struggled against UCLA, a winless team, Saturday

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Pandemonium in Pasadena: UCLA Stuns No. 7 Penn State, Ends Winless Season

Led by interim head coach and offensive coordinator, UCLA upset No. 7 Penn State 42-37 on Saturday as quarterback Nico Iamaleava ran for thr...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Pandemonium in Pasadena: UCLA Stuns No. 7 Penn State, Ends Winless Season

UCLA stuns No. 7 Penn State with Iamaleava's 5 touchdowns, ends 16-game skid against Top-10 teams

Nico Iamaleava ran for three touchdowns and passed for two more as UCLA upset No. 7 Penn State 42-37 on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Damon Bankston, New Mexico bulldoze UCLA for 298 yards rushing in 35-10 win

Damon Bankston ran for 154 yards and a touchdown and caught a 43-yard touchdown pass to help New Mexico rout UCLA 35-10 on Friday night for its first victory over a Big Ten opponen...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Excerpt: Mateen Bhaghani on Leveling Up, Consistency, Cash Peterman UCLA kicker Mateen Bhaghani talks about making improvements, even after a productive 2024, but also has a chip on his shoulder heading into...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

UCLA's Mateen Bhaghani Primed For Big Season The Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced that junior placekicker Mateen Bhaghani has been named to the watch list for the 2025 Lou...

AUGUST 4, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Bhaghani's late FG helps UCLA win its opener with a 16-13 victory over Hawaii

Mateen Bhaghani converted a 32-yard field goal with 56 seconds to play to help UCLA open its season with a 16-13 win over Hawaii

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

In transfer portal Bhaghani is in the transfer portal, according to his announcement Monday.

Impact Bhaghahi will consider all available options he has after one season as a collegiate student. During 2023, the placekicker made eight field goals and 26 extra points across his nine games.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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