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UCLA Fires Coach Foster Amidst Disappointing Season

9/17/2025

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UCLA fired head coach DeShaun Foster following a 35-10 loss to New Mexico, resulting in three straight defeats.
The Bruins will seek their third head coach in four seasons, with Foster's buyout likely exceeding $7 million.
Analyst Josh Pate questioned the job's attractiveness, citing candidates in better positions.
Chris Vannini from The Athletic graded UCLA's football program as a B, highlighting various challenges.
Top candidates include Baylor's Dave Aranda, Arizona's Brent Brennan, and former LSU coach Ed Orgeron.

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UCLA fired head coach DeShaun Foster following a 35-10 loss to New Mexico, resulting in three straight defeats.
The Bruins will seek their third head coach in four seasons, with Foster's buyout likely exceeding $7 million.
Analyst Josh Pate questioned the job's attractiveness, citing candidates in better positions.
Chris Vannini from The Athletic graded UCLA's football program as a B, highlighting various challenges.
Top candidates include Baylor's Dave Aranda, Arizona's Brent Brennan, and former LSU coach Ed Orgeron.