Head Coach Bob Chesney Reveals Why He Chose UCLA
UCLA not only chose Bob Chesney to be the program’s new head coach but Chesney also chose UCLA. After leading James Madison to their first College Football Playoff appearance last season, multiple programs were interested in hiring Chesney as head coach. One of those programs was Big Ten rival, Penn State, which is located in […] The post Head Coach Bob Chesney Reveals Why He Chose UCLA appeared first on LA Sports Report.
UCLA not only chose Bob Chesney to be the program’s new head coach but Chesney also chose UCLA. May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins coach Bob Chesney reacts during the spring game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images After leading James Madison to their first College Football Playoff appearance last season, multiple programs were interested in hiring Chesney as head coach.
One of those programs was Big Ten rival, Penn State, which is located in Chesney’s home state of Pennsylvania. Chesney ultimately decided to take the job with UCLA and has already started transforming the program. Chesney explained why he chose the Bruins over other schools in a recent interview with Liam Blutman of Barstool Sports.
Chesney listed three different reasons why he picked UCLA: location, mentorship and education. I was blessed enough to ask @CoachBobChesney why he chose @UCLAFootball I forgot to thank him for saving my life pic. twitter.
com/ZP83tf6lEK — Liam Blutman (@Blutman27) May 18, 2026 UCLA is located in arguably one of the best cities in the world in sunny Los Angeles. Chesney said the location also opens opportunities to meet people who can prepare him and his players for life after football. Chesney said he was also impressed by the UCLA alumni.