Bob Chesney is building it, and UCLA fans are finally showing up

Bob Chesney is building it, and UCLA fans are finally showing up

USA Today • • sports

Key Points:

  • UCLA football coach Bob Chesney experienced a memorable moment before the game as he saw a full, enthusiastic crowd at the Rose Bowl despite heavy rain, signaling growing fan support in his first season.
  • The Bruins secured a 22-14 victory over Illinois, improving to 10-0 for the first time since 1998, and are close to clinching a spot in the Big Ten championship and potentially the College Football Playoff.
  • UCLA's defense continued to dominate, shutting out Illinois in the first half and forcing key turnovers late, while the offense struggled but was energized by quarterback Ty Dieffenbach's return despite injury.
  • Attendance of 45,800 marked UCLA's highest home crowd of the season, with fans braving bad weather and traffic, reflecting renewed excitement and engagement with the team.
  • Fans showed strong support for Chesney, chanting his name as he left the field, highlighting the positive momentum and loyalty building around the program under his leadership.

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