UCLA Moves Closer To Landing Bob Chesney As Next Head Coach

James Madison is set to battle Troy in the Sun Belt championship game on Friday, December 5, and UCLA has granted Bob Chesney the opportunity to coach his squad during this pivotal match. Additionally, should James Madison clinch the conference championship and earn an invitation to the College Football Playoff, UCLA will permit Chesney to oversee their participation in the CFP.Chesney has successfully steered the Dukes for the past two seasons, amassing an impressive record of 20–5. This season, James Madison concluded with a remarkable 11–1 performance.On the other hand, UCLA's campaign has drawn to a close, finishing with a disappointing 3–9 record after a defeat against USC. The Bruins have been in pursuit of a new head coach, having severed ties with DeShaun Foster in September following an unsteady 0–3 start. Tim Skipper has temporarily taken the reins for the remainder of the season.