Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the 2023 schedule release. The guys break down the schedule and discuss what stands out about the upcoming season.

James and Josh also talk about former USC wide receiver Kyle Ford’s commitment to the Bruins from out of the transfer portal.

Ford is a much needed addition for an offense that’s lost several key players, including running back Zach Charbonnet who declared for the NFL Draft this week.

Incoming Transfers:

- RB Anthony Adkins (Army)

- Kicker Blake Glessner (Montana State)

- Edge Jake Heimlicher (Penn)

- OL Spencer Holstege (Purdue)

- TE Moliki Matavao (Oregon)

- LB Oluwafemi Oladejo (Cal)

- QB Collin Schlee (Kent State)

- RB Carson Steele (Ball State)

- WR Kyle Ford (USC)

- WR J.Michael Sturdivant (Cal)

- S Jordan Anderson (Bowling Green)

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about five-star quarterback Dante Moore and the other early enrollees.

Moore was named the All-American Bowl MVP after completing 14 of 19 passes for 156 yards and four touchdowns without throwing an interception.

After the game, Moore arrived on campus to begin classes. Woods talks about what Moore and the others will gain from enrolling early and joining the football program.

LIST OF EARLY ENROLLEES:

Freshmen:

- QB Dante Moore

- WR Jerry McClure

- DL Grant Buckey

- LB Tre Edwards

- DL A.J. Fuimaono

- LB Solomone Malafu

Transfers:

- RB Anthony Adkins (Army)

- Kicker Blake Glessner (Montana State)

- Edge Jake Heimlicher (Penn)

- OL Spencer Holstege (Purdue)

- TE Moliki Matavao (Oregon)

- LB Oluwafemi Oladejo (Cal)

- QB Collin Schlee (Kent State)

- RB Carson Steele (Ball State)

Williams and Woods also share their reaction to the Bruins' 37-35 loss to Pitt in the Sun Bowl and Chad Kauha’aha’a departure from the coaching staff.

UCLA Football Outgoing Transfer Tracker:

Kicker Nick Barr-Mira (Miss. St.)

LB Jeremiah Trojan (NAU)

QB Chase Artopoeus (UT-Chattanooga)

OL Baraka Beckett (Campbell Uni.)

OL/DL Tyler Manoa (Arizona)

WR Matt Sykes (TBA)

DL Hayden Harris (TBA)

LB Kobey Fitzgerald (TBA)

LB Erich Osteen (TBA)

RB Christian Grubb (TBA)

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Bruins’ 2023 recruiting class, with 13 of 14 commits signing their National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, the first day of the early football signing period. 

Five-star quarterback Dante Moore and five other signees won state championships in their respective states during their senior season, adding a group with a winning mentality before the move to the Big Ten Conference.

Complete list of signees:

QB Dante Moore, Detroit King, 6-2, 210 (5 stars)

WR Jeremiah McClure, Chula Vista Mater Dei Catholic, 6-2, 195 (4 stars)

WR Grant Gray, Norco, 6-3, 180 (4 stars)

S R.J. Jones, St. John Bosco, 6-1, 195 (3 stars)

QB Luke Duncan, Orinda Miramonte, 6-6, 185 (3 stars)

LB Tre Edwards, Chula Vista Mater Dei Catholic, 6-1, 220 (3 stars)

LB Solomone Malafu, Hawaii Kapaa, 6-1, 225 (3 stars)

DL Grant Buckey, Bakersfield Liberty, 6-5, 265 (3 stars)

S Ty Lee, St. John Bosco, 6-3, 190 (3 stars)

RB Isaiah Carlson, Washington Ferndale, 6-2, 220 (3 stars)

OL Tavake Tuikolovatu, Fontana Summit, 6-6, 300 (3 stars)

LB Donavyn Pellot, Las Vegas Silverado, 6-2, 210 (3 stars)

DL A.J. Fuimaono, Nevada Liberty, 6-3, 280 (3 stars)

Josh and James also talk about playmaker Kazmeir Allen declaring for the NFL Draft while guard Jon Gaines II accepts an invitation to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at the Rose Bowl in January.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest buzz involving the Bruins, including #Dante2LA, DJ Uiagalelei's unofficial visit and Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s status for the Sun Bowl.

While Thompson-Robinson prepares for his future, UCLA coach Chip Kelly and his staff are exploring their options for his possible replacement.

When quarterback Dante Moore took an official visit to UCLA last weekend, members of the fan base rallied on social media to show support toward Moore and tried to help persuade him to flip his Oregon commitment and consider UCLA.

Moore, listed at 6-foot-2.5, 210 pounds, is the third overall prospect (5-stars) in the nation for the class of 2023, according to 247sports.

Clemson transfer DJ Uiagalelei also took an unofficial visit to UCLA this week, according to 247sports.

Uiagalelei was ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the country coming out of St. John Bosco in 2020.

While the Bruins wait for a possible quarterback commitment, Fontana Summit lineman Tavake Tuikolovatu pledged his commitment to UCLA.

High school recruits could officially begin signing their National Letters of Intent during the early signing day period on Dec. 21.

Woods also shares some of his interactions with Mike Leach, who passed away this week due to a heart condition. Leach was the head coach at Mississippi State this season and previously coached at Washington State and Texas Tech among others.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest transfer portal buzz. Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (Clemson) and linebacker Justin Flowe (Oregon) are among the notable names in the portal and both have ties to Upland. Woods shares what he knows about both players.

The guys also talk about the latest players to exit Westwood for the portal and which players have already committed to the Bruins from the portal.

Woods also shares some of his experience from the last time UCLA played in a bowl game.

All-Pac-12 Honors:

UCLA had eight players named to all-Pac-12 Conference teams this week. Running back Zach Charbonnet and defender Laiatu Latu were named to the first team.

Charbonnet rushed for 1,359 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Bruins this season. Latu had 33 total tackles, including 11 for a loss of 75 yards, 9.5 sacks and three forced fumbles.

Linebacker Darius Muasau and left guard Atonio Mafi were named to the second team. Muasau had 77 total tackles and two interceptions. Mafi started all 12 games on UCLA’s offensive line, which was named as a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award.

Right guard Jon Gaines II was named as an honorable mention, after starting all 12 games.

Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, receiver Jake Bobo and defensive back Stephan Blaylock were also named as honorable mentions.

Thompson-Robinson set several program records, including total offense (12, 236), completions (844), total touchdowns (113) and touchdown passes (86). He’s also second in passing yards (10,424).

Bobo had 54 receptions for 789 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games played. Blaylock had 54 total tackles, two sacks and an interception.

Headed to Vegas

Thompson-Robinson and Mafi have accepted an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas. The game will be played on February 2, 2023.

The game will serve as a full-circle moment for Thompson-Robinson, who played football at Bishop Gorman.

Not long after head coach Chip Kelly was hired, the quarterback arrived at UCLA as the Bruins’ highest-rated (four-star) prospect in the 2018 class. Mafi was also a member of that class as a 3-star from Serra High in San Mateo.

In The Portal

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams are joined by Rams defensive back Quentin Lake.

Lake was a Bruin from 2017-2021 before he was drafted by the Rams in April. He talks about his customized cleats and using his platform to help spread awareness of Sickle Cell Disease.

He also talks to James and Josh about the transition to the NFL and his time at UCLA among other topics.

Williams also talks about the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams and who will represent the Pac-12 and Big Ten in the Rose Bowl game in January.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams share what they're thankful for and answer some questions from Twitter.

Josh also shares what it's like to spend Thanksgiving with his teammates during his time at UCLA.

The guys also look back at the UCLA-USC game and touch on some topics related to that game including the crowd, the alumni seating situation and tight end Michael Ezeike's three-touchdown performance.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams recap the Bruins’ loss to Arizona at the Rose Bowl and what comes next with USC coming to Pasadena for the rivalry showdown this weekend.

Woods shares his thoughts on USC quarterback Caleb Williams and what the defense must do to limit his playmaking ability.

We also announce who won the pair of tickets from our Twitter raffle.

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Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with Peach Bowl President & CEO Gary Stokan on this week's episode.

Stokan shares his perspective on the No. 16 UCLA Bruins and the Pac-12 after the first 11 weeks of the college football season and what the conference's success means for college football.

Stokan also talks about the Peach Bowl's tradition and history as a semifinal game. The Peach Bowl will serve as one of two College Football Playoff semifinal games again this year, along with the Fiesta Bowl. The winner of those two games will play for the National Championship at SoFi Stadium.

Stokan also shares his thoughts on playoff expansion and much more.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about UCLA football being ranked No. 12 in the College Football Playoff Top 25 for a second consecutive week. Crosstown rival USC was ranked No. 8 by the CFP committee despite the Bruins having a better resume after the first nine weeks of the season.

Woods talks about the growth of center Duke Clemens while Williams predicts how Sam Marrazzo’s new role could be used in a big way against the Trojans in Pac-12 play.

The guys also talk about what quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, running back Zach Charbonnet and the offense will face against Arizona’s 4-2-5 defense at the Rose Bowl this Saturday.

Williams also provides an update on the Bruins’ running back depth this week after spotting a trio of running backs sidelined during Tuesday’s practice.

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