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UCLA Hires Bob Chesney Amid Playoff Duties with Dukes

12/9/2025

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UCLA hired Bob Chesney as its head coach after a two-month search.
Chesney arrived in Los Angeles on December 8.
He will juggle UCLA duties with coaching the James Madison Dukes in the College Football Playoffs against Oregon on December 20.
His introductory press conference is scheduled for December 9 at 10:30 a.m. PT.
Chesney said James Madison's inclusion in the playoffs reflects the Dukes' hard work.

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UCLA hired Bob Chesney as its head coach after a two-month search.
Chesney arrived in Los Angeles on December 8.
He will juggle UCLA duties with coaching the James Madison Dukes in the College Football Playoffs against Oregon on December 20.
His introductory press conference is scheduled for December 9 at 10:30 a.m. PT.
Chesney said James Madison's inclusion in the playoffs reflects the Dukes' hard work.