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By Matt Audilet
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Bob Chesney is off to a flawless start in his first season as head coach of the UCLA Bruins, opening the year with a 7-0 record.
UCLA hired Chesney as its new head football coach following his impressive two-year stint as program leader for JMU. In 2025, Chesney led the Dukes to a 12-2 record capped off by a first-round loss to Oregon in the College Football Playoff.
With his success at UCLA so far, could another program poach him from this job?
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Chesney was asked that question when speaking to reporters on Tuesday.
"This is the greatest place in the world to play football. I think it's the greatest place in the world to coach football," Chesney said. "I'm extremely blessed to be here. My family loves it here — I love it here. ... Very excited about the future."
Chesney and UCLA will look to further their undefeated record in a matchup against the Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday.
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The Bruins will then close out their regular-season schedule with matchups against Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and USC.
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