Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Bruins’ season opener against Coastal Carolina and what to make of the quarterback situation. The guys talk about redshirt junior Ethan Garbers and true freshman Dante Moore’s performances and Kent State transfer Collin Schlee not playing. Woods also shares his thoughts on all three different levels of the defense.

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Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams previews UCLA football's season opener against Coastal Carolina with Charlie Krausse.

We talk about Chip Kelly's plan to play three quarterbacks (Ethan Garbers, Dante Moore and Collin Schlee) against the Chanticleers. We also catch up on Coastal Carolina's standout quarterback Grayson McCall and why the Bruins can't afford to take him lightly.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams share their thoughts on the quarterback competition and who they believe will be named as the Bruins' starter. Woods also details what he and the other players would be feeling right now after finishing training camp and being one week away from the season opener against Coastal Carolina.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the AP Top 25 preseason college football poll. Woods shares his thoughts on the poll and explains to Williams why he disagrees with where he ranked UCLA on his ballot.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about Sierra Canyon wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer's verbal commitment to coach Chip Kelly and the Bruins. Gilmer's commitment video was a play on LeBron James's old pool commercial.

The guys also discuss the former UCLA football players representing the Bruins throughout the preseason.

Williams also talks about some of the latest UCLA-related rumors being spread on Twitter.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the start of training camp, the latest news on the Pac-12 and conference realignment and Dorian Thompson-Robinson's pro debut and sharing the field with former Bruin Demetric Felton.

The guys also respond to feedback from the DeShaun Foster episode.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with UCLA associate head coach DeShaun Foster. Foster spent four years at UCLA before playing with the Carolina Panthers from 2002 to 2007.

Foster shares some insight on the current state of UCLA's running back room, how he's managed to keep a level of consistency at the position each year and much more.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams preview Pac-12 Media Day, which takes place in Las Vegas later this week.

Williams breaks down his preseason media poll ballot. The guys also talk about the various quarterbacks in the conference including Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, Michael Penix and more.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive back Nate Meadors.

Meadors was a member of the 2015 recruiting class along with Woods at UCLA and the two were roommates their freshman year. They reflect on their time at UCLA together.

Meadors also talks about his high school career at San Gorgonio and his time playing in the NFL and XFL.

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Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams react to the Bruins' upcoming Big Ten Conference schedule in 2024 and 2025.

Woods also talks about his the B.C. Lions' 2-0 start in the CFL and his celebration dance after recording a sack.

Williams also provides an update on football recruiting and the NBA draft.

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