Eric Bieniemy Joins UCLA as Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator
Former NFL offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returns to college football, taking a key role at UCLA under new head coach DeShaun Foster.
- Eric Bieniemy, former offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders and Kansas City Chiefs, has been hired by UCLA as associate head coach and offensive coordinator.
- Bieniemy's move to UCLA marks a return to college football and a homecoming to Southern California, where he has deep ties.
- Despite his NFL success, including two Super Bowl wins with the Chiefs, Bieniemy faced challenges in securing a head coaching position in the league.
- New UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster, a former Bruins star, aims to build an NFL identity for the team with Bieniemy's experience.
- Bieniemy's hiring is seen as a significant boost for UCLA's football program as it prepares to join the Big Ten Conference.