UCLA surges in fourth quarter to open Bob Chesney era with win over Cal
UCLA defeats California 45-24 in its first game under coach Bob Chesney, scoring 21 unanswered points behind big performances from Anthony Woods and Nico Iamaleava.
UCLA's Anthony Woods and Wayne Knight led the team to a 45-24 victory over Cal, marking the start of the Bob Chesney era. Knight rushed for three touchdowns and an 8-yard run in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on UCLA's defensive improvements. UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava scored a rushing touchdown in the first half and completed 14 of 22 passes for 184 yards.
The Bruins outscored Cal 21-0 in the fourth quarter, with two interceptions from transfer safety Ta’Shawn James contributing to the win. UCLA's defense showed significant improvement from last season, when it ranked last in the nation in sacks and 13th in rushing offense. The matchup between the Bruins and Bears, both transfer-heavy programs with new head coaches, had the energy of a 'Pac-12 After Dark' game.
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