Bob Chesney’s UCLA football coaching debut set for Sept. 5 at Cal

Bob Chesney’s UCLA coaching debut has been set.

The Bruins and their new head coach will take on former Pac-12 rival Cal on Sept. 5 in Berkeley in their 2026 debut, as the Big Ten Conference released all 18 teams’ schedules Tuesday.

UCLA’s schedule, which did not feature kickoff times, could be seen as favorable. The Bruins will avoid Big Ten matchups against reigning national champion Indiana and College Football Playoff semifinalist Ohio State.

Chesney’s home debut will come Sept.