COLLEGE PARK — All offseason, headlines clamored about the Chesney train, with players, coaches and fans alike subscribing to a movement of optimism heading into the 2026 season.

UCLA football (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) began its conference slate with a victory last week and now has the chance to continue its win streak against Maryland (2-1) on Saturday on the road.

UCLA football (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) will have the opportunity to open conference play undefeated through two games against Maryland (2-1) on Saturday at SECU Stadium.

Nico Iamaleava will run through a wall for his team.
He will even let the wall run through him.
The senior quarterback proved it less than a year ago, when he led a game-winning drive against the Terrapins at the Rose Bowl.

Opening the school year with week zero gives students the freedom to find new friends, join new clubs and go on adventures.
But the Bruins are reminding everyone that difficult midseason tests arrive sooner than they may think.

One win vaulted the Bruins nine places in national rankings.
No. 12 UCLA women’s soccer’s (5-3-1, 2-1-0 Big Ten) ascendancy comes less than a week after it upset an undefeated then-No.

This post was updated Sept. 23 at 11:21 p.m.
The time has come.
UCLA women’s volleyball (9-2) will kick off Big Ten play on the road with a matchup against No.