Tracy McDannald
@tracymcdannald.bsky.social
Freelance sports writer covering UCLA football/men’s basketball and recruiting for BruinBlitz.com and HS sports around the South Bay and Long Beach for Southern California News Group
In addition to UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava, it will be without right guard Garrett DiGiorgio against top-ranked Ohio State.
DiGiorgio suffered a back injury last week against Nebraska. So it will be a shorthanded offensive line trying to protect QB Luke Duncan in his first start.
DiGiorgio suffered a back injury last week against Nebraska. So it will be a shorthanded offensive line trying to protect QB Luke Duncan in his first start.
November 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
In addition to UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava, it will be without right guard Garrett DiGiorgio against top-ranked Ohio State.
DiGiorgio suffered a back injury last week against Nebraska. So it will be a shorthanded offensive line trying to protect QB Luke Duncan in his first start.
DiGiorgio suffered a back injury last week against Nebraska. So it will be a shorthanded offensive line trying to protect QB Luke Duncan in his first start.
Orange (Calif.) Lutheran WR Markus Kier announces he’s flipped his commitment from Princeton to UCLA.
Bruins had him visit recently for a game.
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Bruins had him visit recently for a game.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Orange (Calif.) Lutheran WR Markus Kier announces he’s flipped his commitment from Princeton to UCLA.
Bruins had him visit recently for a game.
👤: www.on3.com/rivals/marku...
Bruins had him visit recently for a game.
👤: www.on3.com/rivals/marku...
Kahuku (Hawaii) defensive back Madden Soliai announced moments ago he has flipped his commitment from UCLA to Boise State
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Kahuku (Hawaii) defensive back Madden Soliai announced moments ago he has flipped his commitment from UCLA to Boise State
And when your suggested parking is a lot that’s charging $68, you’re just insane. If events like March Madness and the Super Bowl can figure out how to create a media list, there’s just no excuse.
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
And when your suggested parking is a lot that’s charging $68, you’re just insane. If events like March Madness and the Super Bowl can figure out how to create a media list, there’s just no excuse.
UCLA guard Skyy Clark and wing Eric Dailey Jr. are expecting another tough, physical battle Friday when the 15th-ranked Bruins play No. 5 Arizona at Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
UCLA guard Skyy Clark and wing Eric Dailey Jr. are expecting another tough, physical battle Friday when the 15th-ranked Bruins play No. 5 Arizona at Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
🎥: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
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UCLA head coach Mick Cronin on Arizona center Motiejus Krivas, who was injured when the Bruins won last year’s meeting:
“He’s everything you would think a guy from Lithuania would be. … I probably couldn’t party with Krivas.”
“He’s everything you would think a guy from Lithuania would be. … I probably couldn’t party with Krivas.”
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin on Arizona center Motiejus Krivas, who was injured when the Bruins won last year’s meeting:
“He’s everything you would think a guy from Lithuania would be. … I probably couldn’t party with Krivas.”
“He’s everything you would think a guy from Lithuania would be. … I probably couldn’t party with Krivas.”
UCLA men’s basketball practice underway
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
UCLA men’s basketball practice underway
UCLA PG Donovan Dent suited for practice after being held out of Monday’s win over West Georgia for precautionary reasons with a muscle strain
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
UCLA PG Donovan Dent suited for practice after being held out of Monday’s win over West Georgia for precautionary reasons with a muscle strain
UCLA assistant coach David Singleton working with sophomore guard Trent Perry before the start of practice
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
UCLA assistant coach David Singleton working with sophomore guard Trent Perry before the start of practice
Nice to be back on my feet and not confined to bed.
UCLA men’s basketball practice later this morning ahead of tomorrow’s big nonconference test against No. 5 Arizona at Intuit Dome.
UCLA men’s basketball practice later this morning ahead of tomorrow’s big nonconference test against No. 5 Arizona at Intuit Dome.
November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Nice to be back on my feet and not confined to bed.
UCLA men’s basketball practice later this morning ahead of tomorrow’s big nonconference test against No. 5 Arizona at Intuit Dome.
UCLA men’s basketball practice later this morning ahead of tomorrow’s big nonconference test against No. 5 Arizona at Intuit Dome.
Inglewood (Calif.) defensive tackle Myels Smith, a four-star recruit in the 2027 class, was among UCLA’s visitors last night at the Rose Bowl.
“Even with the changes, I’m keeping an open mind to see who they bring in.”
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“Even with the changes, I’m keeping an open mind to see who they bring in.”
📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Inglewood (Calif.) defensive tackle Myels Smith, a four-star recruit in the 2027 class, was among UCLA’s visitors last night at the Rose Bowl.
“Even with the changes, I’m keeping an open mind to see who they bring in.”
📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
“Even with the changes, I’m keeping an open mind to see who they bring in.”
📝: www.on3.com/sites/bruin-...
Time of possession was among my five things to watch coming into the game. UCLA took nearly 10 mins off the clock on that scoring drive.
November 9, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Time of possession was among my five things to watch coming into the game. UCLA took nearly 10 mins off the clock on that scoring drive.
Anthem just wrapped. As you can see, plenty of Nebraska red in the Rose Bowl tonight.
A very vocal group pregame.
Less than 10 mins on the pregame clock.
A very vocal group pregame.
Less than 10 mins on the pregame clock.
November 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Anthem just wrapped. As you can see, plenty of Nebraska red in the Rose Bowl tonight.
A very vocal group pregame.
Less than 10 mins on the pregame clock.
A very vocal group pregame.
Less than 10 mins on the pregame clock.
A pair of big 2027 recruits, Inglewood defensive linemen Elija Harmon and Myels Smith, at the Rose Bowl tonight. They were also just recently at Nebraska ironically.
November 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
A pair of big 2027 recruits, Inglewood defensive linemen Elija Harmon and Myels Smith, at the Rose Bowl tonight. They were also just recently at Nebraska ironically.
An idea of the crowd of recruits on the UCLA sideline an hour until kickoff against Nebraska
November 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM
An idea of the crowd of recruits on the UCLA sideline an hour until kickoff against Nebraska
A large swarm of recruits are at the Rose Bowl tonight.
Among the later additions to the list we obtained includes one-time commit and San Juan Hills interior offensive lineman Cooper Javorsky back for another unofficial.
The additions to the list 📝: www.on3.com/boards/threa...
Among the later additions to the list we obtained includes one-time commit and San Juan Hills interior offensive lineman Cooper Javorsky back for another unofficial.
The additions to the list 📝: www.on3.com/boards/threa...
November 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
A large swarm of recruits are at the Rose Bowl tonight.
Among the later additions to the list we obtained includes one-time commit and San Juan Hills interior offensive lineman Cooper Javorsky back for another unofficial.
The additions to the list 📝: www.on3.com/boards/threa...
Among the later additions to the list we obtained includes one-time commit and San Juan Hills interior offensive lineman Cooper Javorsky back for another unofficial.
The additions to the list 📝: www.on3.com/boards/threa...
We’ll see how much the return of UCLA left guard Eugene Brooks changes things after a week off
November 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
We’ll see how much the return of UCLA left guard Eugene Brooks changes things after a week off
The availability reports for UCLA and Nebraska.
Not listed for the Bruins are RB Anthony Woods and LG Eugene Brooks, who missed the loss to Indiana. The bye week and their participation in practices all week have them set to return.
Not listed for the Bruins are RB Anthony Woods and LG Eugene Brooks, who missed the loss to Indiana. The bye week and their participation in practices all week have them set to return.
November 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The availability reports for UCLA and Nebraska.
Not listed for the Bruins are RB Anthony Woods and LG Eugene Brooks, who missed the loss to Indiana. The bye week and their participation in practices all week have them set to return.
Not listed for the Bruins are RB Anthony Woods and LG Eugene Brooks, who missed the loss to Indiana. The bye week and their participation in practices all week have them set to return.
Was quickly reminded why I usually get here three hours, not two hours before kickoff. They really got four different checkpoints with people checking you have the right parking pass? 😂
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Was quickly reminded why I usually get here three hours, not two hours before kickoff. They really got four different checkpoints with people checking you have the right parking pass? 😂
A large portion of this crowd tonight is here for the halftime show.
UCLA gymnast, Olympic gold medalist and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jordan Chiles has drawn the biggest cheers of the night.
UCLA gymnast, Olympic gold medalist and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jordan Chiles has drawn the biggest cheers of the night.
November 8, 2025 at 4:36 AM
A large portion of this crowd tonight is here for the halftime show.
UCLA gymnast, Olympic gold medalist and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jordan Chiles has drawn the biggest cheers of the night.
UCLA gymnast, Olympic gold medalist and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jordan Chiles has drawn the biggest cheers of the night.
UCLA welcomes back Tyus Edney
November 8, 2025 at 3:48 AM
UCLA welcomes back Tyus Edney
UCLA starting lineups being introduced, tip-off approaching. Updates and recap after to follow.
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 AM
UCLA starting lineups being introduced, tip-off approaching. Updates and recap after to follow.
UCLA wing Eric Dailey Jr. is warming up in uniform tonight before tipoff against Pepperdine
November 8, 2025 at 2:07 AM
UCLA wing Eric Dailey Jr. is warming up in uniform tonight before tipoff against Pepperdine
Game No. 2 tonight — Pepperdine at No. 12 UCLA, 7:30 p.m.
November 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Game No. 2 tonight — Pepperdine at No. 12 UCLA, 7:30 p.m.
UCLA team stretch getting underway before the start of Wednesday morning’s practice
November 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
UCLA team stretch getting underway before the start of Wednesday morning’s practice