Overview

• Interim head coach Tim Skipper and newly elevated play-caller Jerry Neuheisel have led UCLA to consecutive wins over Penn State and Michigan State, totaling 80 points across the two games.
• The University of California regents scheduled a closed-session meeting Tuesday in San Francisco to discuss the compensation package that will be available to UCLA’s next head coach.
• Social-media attention has centered on Neuheisel’s offensive impact, while Skipper, asked about credit, said he is focused on preparing the team each week rather than outside narratives.
• Defensively, Kevin Coyle’s increased influence has produced a more aggressive, disciplined approach, with coaches citing improved fundamentals such as tackling.
• EssentiallySports characterized DeShaun Foster’s departure as a $7 million exit, a reported figure that highlights the financial considerations as UCLA weighs its long-term coaching plan.