Overview
- UCLA dismissed head coach DeShaun Foster after an 0-3 start that included a 35-10 home loss to New Mexico, leaving him 5-10 over 15 games.
- USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, frequently floated as a target, told the Los Angeles Times he has not heard from UCLA and is focused on USC’s defense.
- On3’s Pete Nakos listed Baylor’s Dave Aranda and Arizona’s Brent Brennan among early names, reflecting interest in coaches with West Coast ties.
- ESPN’s Pete Thamel said UCLA is aiming for a proven hire and mentioned P.J. Fleck and Jedd Fisch as candidates the Bruins have considered in past and current discussions.
- Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron is characterized by insiders as a name to monitor given his Los Angeles recruiting ties and stated interest in returning to coaching.