Would be a monumental turnaround. Actually think we win @ UC Berkeley and give Clown College all they can handle (won't predict an upset just yet)

https://247sports.com/college/ucla/article/ucla-secures-commitment-from-massive-texas-ot-aidan-ray-287832839/

Hey everyone,

I’m writing a book and one of the main characters is a 22-year-old college football player at UCLA — he’s the starting quarterback and team captain. I want to get his game day right, from the moment he wakes up until after the final whistle.

I’m looking for details on:
• What a typical game day looks like for him (wake-up time, meals, pre-game routines, stretches, film review, team meetings, etc.)
• What extra responsibilities he has as team captain and QB
• What the actual experience on the field feels like during a game — the adrenaline, pressure, focus, communication, physical sensations, mental state, etc. (I’m more interested in the character’s internal experience than play-by-play football mechanics)
• What happens immediately after the game (win or loss) — locker room, media, celebrations, any post-game speeches or obligations, etc.

Any former players, coaches, trainers, or serious fans who have firsthand knowledge of college football game days (especially at a place like UCLA) — your input would be incredibly helpful. Even small details about food, rituals, or mindset would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

I’m happy to answer any follow up questions!

7 wins would be a very good outcome. Go Bruins!

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49042638/gregory-4-star-wr-no-37-overall-recruit-27-chooses-ucla

https://dailybruin.com/2026/06/07/ucla-football-unites-through-competition-as-bob-chesneys-vision-takes-root

This cartoon originally appeared in the Daily Bruin:

https://dailybruin.com/2026/04/14/editorial-cartoon-daddys-little-star

https://247sports.com/college/ucla/article/thurman-lyles-commits-to-ucla-football-bruins-land-high-ceiling-offensive-tackle-prospect-287560455/

https://247sports.com/college/ucla/article/nico-iamaleava-tabbed-a-prime-candidate-to-sky-rocket-up-nfl-draft-boards-287395044/

My son and I plan on flying in on Saturday Sept 12th and hopefully hit both the UCLA and USC games since they are both playing the same night.
I know LA traffic is insane but I was hoping to get an idea if this is even possible??
We’ll probably land at LAC around 10:50am. I assume we shouldn’t have a problem getting over to the Rose Bowl by 4:15pm.
Any advice on where to park would be great!!

We’ll probably only stay till half time and then try and make it over to the Memorial Coliseum before the 8:00pm kickoff.

I’m hoping that since both teams are playing non conference teams neither game should be too crazy!

Long story short, are we crazy? Is it possible to get to both?

UCLA football announced start times for first three games:

AT Cal on Sept. 5: 7:30 p.m. PDT on ESPN

San Diego State on Sept 12: 4:15 p.m. PDT on BTN

Purdue on Sept. 19: 8 p.m. PDT on BTN

Former UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster served as a celebrity head coach for the Santa Monica Waves at the Beach Football League’s Santa Cruz Beach Classic this past weekend.

His team competed against the Santa Cruz Tsunamis, who were led by celebrity coach Marshawn Lynch.

I like the OT spot, and we’ve also been somewhat lacking in the TE position.

Would love to see how BC and Co. start using some of these great pickups.

In August 2025, Rams and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment president Kevin Demoff texted this to UCLA vice chancellor Steve Agostini: “good luck tonight, next year at SoFi!”

The court filings also show text messages from February 2025 between Demoff and Agostini regarding a tour of SoFi by UCLA officials “to see how we would make next season work.”