UCLA's Bob Chesney Lands 1,700-Yard Star in Big Ten Powerhouse Transfer: Knight Joins Bruins Offense Force
Los Angeles may be a hotbed for sports enthusiasts, but UCLA's football team has been struggling to gain traction in the college football landscape. However, the recent hiring of James Madison guru Bob Chesney and newly hired offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy have set out to rectify this situation.
Their first priority was keeping former five-star recruit Nico Iamaleava on board, and they succeeded in doing so. The Bruins are now poised to welcome their dual-threat playmaker under center for the 2026 season. Meanwhile, Chesney's past successes at James Madison, including a College Football Playoff appearance last year, have made him an attractive option for the Bruins.
The real question, however, is whether Chesney can replicate his success with another star player like Wayne Knight on board. Knight, who burst onto the scene this past season as a 1,700-yard rusher and nine-touchdown performer, brings immense talent to the table. However, he also comes with high expectations, given that James Madison won't have the luxury of starting slow in the Big Ten.
Chesney's previous season ended in disappointment, with a 3-9 record. To improve on this performance, he'll need to demonstrate significant growth and improvement over the next few weeks. With only a little over a week left in the transfer window, Chesney still has work to do to solidify his team.
The signing of Knight is seen as an important step towards improving the Bruins' offense. This addition marks one crucial starting position that's been taken care of for 2026. The transfer portal closes on January 16th, and Chesney now has the opportunity to prove himself in a more competitive conference. Will he be able to deliver on his promises? Only time will tell.
Los Angeles may be a hotbed for sports enthusiasts, but UCLA's football team has been struggling to gain traction in the college football landscape. However, the recent hiring of James Madison guru Bob Chesney and newly hired offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy have set out to rectify this situation.
Their first priority was keeping former five-star recruit Nico Iamaleava on board, and they succeeded in doing so. The Bruins are now poised to welcome their dual-threat playmaker under center for the 2026 season. Meanwhile, Chesney's past successes at James Madison, including a College Football Playoff appearance last year, have made him an attractive option for the Bruins.
The real question, however, is whether Chesney can replicate his success with another star player like Wayne Knight on board. Knight, who burst onto the scene this past season as a 1,700-yard rusher and nine-touchdown performer, brings immense talent to the table. However, he also comes with high expectations, given that James Madison won't have the luxury of starting slow in the Big Ten.
Chesney's previous season ended in disappointment, with a 3-9 record. To improve on this performance, he'll need to demonstrate significant growth and improvement over the next few weeks. With only a little over a week left in the transfer window, Chesney still has work to do to solidify his team.
The signing of Knight is seen as an important step towards improving the Bruins' offense. This addition marks one crucial starting position that's been taken care of for 2026. The transfer portal closes on January 16th, and Chesney now has the opportunity to prove himself in a more competitive conference. Will he be able to deliver on his promises? Only time will tell.
I mean, he's got 1,700 yards and 9 touchdowns last season, that's no joke! But at the same time, James Madison wasn't exactly playing in a powerhouse conference either, so it's hard to say how much of that was due to Chesney's coaching... Still, if Knight can stay healthy and put up those numbers again, I think it'll be huge for the Bruins. We'll just have to wait and see how Chesney adapts to the Big Ten, that's my concern 
. The question is, though, can Chesney adapt his system to get the best out of Knight? Big Ten's a whole different beast compared to the Colonial Athletic Association, so this'll be a test 
. I mean, I get it, UCLA needs a win-upon-win to revive their program, but can't they just stick with what works? Like, Bob Chesney's already had some decent seasons at James Madison... do we really need him to fix everything now? 
I'm hyped about the new addition to UCLA's offense - Wayne Knight seems like a game-changer! 
It'll be super interesting to see how Coach Chesney adjusts the team's strategy to maximize Knight's talents. The fact that they managed to keep Nico Iamaleava on board is also a huge plus. With Knight and Iamaleava, UCLA might finally have the firepower they need to compete with some of the top teams in the Big Ten 
! UCLA's football team finally has some momentum with Bob Chesney at the helm 
. For Chesney to live up to his past successes at James Madison, he'll need to get this team firing on all cylinders ASAP 
. Only time will tell if he can deliver on his promises and lead UCLA to a winning season, but with Knight on board, I'm feeling optimistic about their chances 
knight is an incredible player and if he joins the team i'm sure they'll be unstoppable 