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Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Luke Weaver's last-minute TD pass

Backup quarterback Luke Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left, and Hawaii rallied for a 35-31 victory over California in the Hawaii Bowl

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Former five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava makes final decision on UCLA in 2026 | Sporting News The Bruins look to revamp the offense.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava returning after stellar 2025 season

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is returning for another season instead of declaring for the NFL draft

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Nico Iamaleava staying at UCLA, will remain Bruins QB for 2026 The highly followed quarterback will stick around at UCLA with new coach Bob Chesney following a tough first season with the Bruins.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava Announces Decision for 2026 As JMU's Bob Chesney Takes Over Bruins The QB is staying put for next season.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Nico Iamaleava - Staying in Westwood Iamaleava will return to UCLA for his redshirt junior season, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact This seems like a good move for all parties involved. Iamaleava gets a chance to improve his game with the same program after an uneven season with UCLA in which he tossed for 1,928 yards, 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions, while picking up 505 yards and four scores on the ground. What's more, incoming Bruins' head coach Bob Chesney now has an experienced, high-upside starter to work with in his first season in Los Angeles.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Potential UCLA Quarterback Targets in the 2027 Class The 2027 recruiting cycle will be a crucial part of Bob Chesney’s first year as UCLA’s head coach. Building a strong first recruiting class...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

CFP Intrigue Rankings: Which First-Round Games Have the Best Storylines?

Which College Football Playoff first-round games are the most intriguing?

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

CFP Intrigue Rankings: Which First-Round Games Have the Best Storylines?

Kentucky coach Will Stein adds Cutter Leftwich, Joe Price III to staff

Kentucky coach Will Stein has announced two more coaching staff hires, including bringing another person with him from Oregon to try to revive the Wildcats

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

College football: 2025 AP All-America first-team offense list is out The 2025 AP All-America First-Team Offense highlights the best playmakers and linemen in college football this season. From explosive skill...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Mike White, former Cal, Illinois and Raiders coach, dies at 89

Former college football and NFL coach Mike White has died at 89

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Billy Napier back in Sun Belt at James Madison. It's a changed world from Louisiana-Lafayette days

Billy Napier thrived in the Sun Belt Conference before

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Jedd Fisch brushes off Michigan talk, focuses on Washington's showdown with Boise State in LA Bowl

Jedd Fisch says he was fully focused on finishing the Washington Huskies’ season with style at the LA Bowl against Boise State before Sherrone Moore’s stunning downfall at Michigan...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Billy Napier tasks himself with continuing to make history as James Madison's coach

Billy Napier will be watching 12th-seeded James Madison’s College Football Playoff game against fifth-seeded Oregon with an eye toward the future

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Chesney starts his UCLA football coaching era with energy, inspiration and a promise to win

Bob Chesney started his UCLA football coaching era with energy, inspiration and a promise to win

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Texas Tech heading to Orange Bowl, where upstart JMU or Oregon will be waiting

James Madison's football team has secured a spot in the College Football Playoff, earning the No. 12 seed

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

James Madison hires fired Florida coach Billy Napier to take over for Bob Chesney

James Madison has hired former Florida coach Billy Napier to replace Bob Chesney, who is leaving for UCLA but would coach the Dukes in the College Football Playoff if they make the...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

UCLA hires Bob Chesney as football coach, aiming to revive struggling program

UCLA has hired Bob Chesney as its football coach in an effort to revitalize the struggling program

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

UCLA hires Bob Chesney from James Madison as football coach

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 19 James Madison's CFP Hopes Could Hinge on Duke Winning the ACC Title

No. 19 James Madison believes it has the resume to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff if it wins Friday's Sun Belt championship aga...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 19 James Madison's CFP Hopes Could Hinge on Duke Winning the ACC Title

Ex-UCLA interim head coach Tim Skipper lands head job at Cal Poly after leading Bruins for 9 games

Tim Skipper has been hired as the new head coach at Cal Poly

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

The Combined Payouts for CFB's Fired Coaches Has Reached A Record-Breaking Number

The college football offseason hasn't even started, but the total payouts for the 15 fired coaches has already reached a historical number.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

The Combined Payouts for CFB's Fired Coaches Has Reached A Record-Breaking Number

Championship week: No CFP worries for Big Ten with No. 1 vs No. 2 matchup; anxiety reigns elsewhere

The Big Ten will be the only conference with a sense of calm this weekend with No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana squaring off in its championship game

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Why USC's Record Student Attendance Is Encouraging Sign For Future Seasons The No. 17 USC Trojans capped off their 2025 regular season, retaining the Victory Bell with a 29-10 win over the UCLA Bruins on Saturday at...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Jim Mora makes bold promise for Colorado State's football future

Jim Mora has taken over as head coach at Colorado State, a position he first showed interest in back in 2019

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Luke Weaver's last-minute TD pass

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava returning after stellar 2025 season

CFP Intrigue Rankings: Which First-Round Games Have the Best Storylines?

Kentucky coach Will Stein adds Cutter Leftwich, Joe Price III to staff

Mike White, former Cal, Illinois and Raiders coach, dies at 89

Billy Napier back in Sun Belt at James Madison. It's a changed world from Louisiana-Lafayette days

Jedd Fisch brushes off Michigan talk, focuses on Washington's showdown with Boise State in LA Bowl

Billy Napier tasks himself with continuing to make history as James Madison's coach

Chesney starts his UCLA football coaching era with energy, inspiration and a promise to win

Texas Tech heading to Orange Bowl, where upstart JMU or Oregon will be waiting

James Madison hires fired Florida coach Billy Napier to take over for Bob Chesney

UCLA hires Bob Chesney as football coach, aiming to revive struggling program

UCLA hires Bob Chesney from James Madison as football coach

No. 19 James Madison's CFP Hopes Could Hinge on Duke Winning the ACC Title

Ex-UCLA interim head coach Tim Skipper lands head job at Cal Poly after leading Bruins for 9 games

The Combined Payouts for CFB's Fired Coaches Has Reached A Record-Breaking Number

Championship week: No CFP worries for Big Ten with No. 1 vs No. 2 matchup; anxiety reigns elsewhere

Jim Mora makes bold promise for Colorado State's football future