UCLA’s Bob Chesney Compared to Former USC Coach Pete Carroll

UCLA is entering a new era under head coach Bob Chesney this season. Chesney is in his first season as UCLA’s head coach after leading James Madison to its first ever College Football Playoff appearance last season. The Bruins’ concluded their spring practices with their annual Spring Game at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, and Chesney is earning praise for what he has done with UCLA so far.

Former USC wide receiver Travon Patterson attended two of UCLA’s spring practices and said Chesney reminds him of former USC head coach Pete Carroll. Jan 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll observes warm ups before the start of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R.

Sylvanie-Imagn Images “I talked to Travon Patterson yesterday on my drive home from a tournament I was at in San Diego,” Biggins said. “He played at USC under Pete Carroll. He’s been to two UCLA practices and he said ‘Dude, this guy reminds me of Pete Carroll.

The way that UCLA practices are set up with the energy, and the vibe, and the radio, the music pumping. ’ He goes ‘It’s like our old USC practices. ’” "Bob Chesney reminds me so much of Pete Carroll" @GregBiggins explains why UCLA has surged into the Top-10 in the Rivals Recruiting Rankings 📈 MORE: https://t.