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UCLA Fires Coach Foster After Third Straight Loss

9/20/2025

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UCLA fired head football coach DeShaun Foster following a 35-10 loss, marking the team's third straight defeat this season.
Athletic director Martin Jarmond acknowledged Foster's contributions while stressing the need for a new direction.
Tim Skipper, a former special assistant, has been appointed interim head coach during the Bruins' 0-3 start.
Skipper plans to implement a detail-oriented coaching style focused on tough love and player development.
Defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe left under unclear circumstances, reportedly to shield quarterback Nico Iamaleava from criticism.

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UCLA fired head football coach DeShaun Foster following a 35-10 loss, marking the team's third straight defeat this season.
Athletic director Martin Jarmond acknowledged Foster's contributions while stressing the need for a new direction.
Tim Skipper, a former special assistant, has been appointed interim head coach during the Bruins' 0-3 start.
Skipper plans to implement a detail-oriented coaching style focused on tough love and player development.
Defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe left under unclear circumstances, reportedly to shield quarterback Nico Iamaleava from criticism.