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‘It was a lot of fun.’ UCLA surges in fourth, opens Bob Chesney era with win over Cal

UCLA launches Bob Chesney era with a 45‑24 win over Cal, highlighted by a fourth‑quarter surge and a sold‑out Berkeley crowd.

By · Published September 8, 2026  17:13 UTC · Updated September 8, 2026  19:36 UTC

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The victory marked a successful start for Chesney, the Bruins' new head coach, as they defeated their in-state rival in front of a sold-out crowd. The win showcased the team's potential under Chesney's leadership.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 11 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: UCLA launches Bob Chesney era with a 45‑24 win over Cal, highlighted by a fourth‑quarter surge and a sold‑out Berkeley crowd.
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UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45‑24 triumph over California, snapping the Golden Bears’ season‑opening hopes. A fourth‑quarter surge carried the Bruins to a comfortable margin, turning the rivalry into a decisive statement of intent for the new coach. The post‑game remarks captured the mood, with a player describing the effort as “a lot of fun.” The game unfolded on a sold‑out field at Berkeley, a setting highlighted by NBC Bay Area.

Both programs entered the contest under fresh leadership—UCLA with head coach Bob Chesney and Cal launching the Tosh Lupoi era, as noted by the San Francisco Chronicle. The in‑state rivalry was billed as a preview of each team’s direction for the year. sfstandard.com noted that the game served as a hype‑laden introduction for Cal’s Tosh Lupoi era, underscoring the need for immediate adjustments. Yahoo Sports praised Chesney’s debut, saying the Bruins had the right man for the job, while The Mercury News warned that Cal’s loss serves as a reality check on hype.

Cal, meanwhile, faces a wake‑up call as it begins the Tosh Lupoi era, a sentiment echoed by On3. The result reshapes expectations for both programs as the season progresses, and the next games will test the coaches’ adjustments as the season unfurls.

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Who is the new head coach for UCLA football?

Bob Chesney was introduced as the head coach for UCLA in the season‑opening win over Cal.

What was the final score of the UCLA vs. Cal game?

UCLA defeated Cal 45 to 24.

How was the attendance reported for the game?

NBC Bay Area reported that the game was played before a sold‑out crowd in Berkeley.

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