UCLA announced the firing of head coach DeShaun Foster following the program’s first 0-3 start since 2019. With two consecutive losses to Mountain West opponents, the Bruins have tapped Tim Skipper to lead the team in an interim capacity.

UCLA has made bold moves to become a serious contender in college football, placing its hopes on new quarterback Nico Iamaleava under the guidance of Deshaun Foster. Yet whether these efforts will truly pay off—and how the Bruins will fare against stiff competition—is still an open question.