Bleav in UCLA

Sam Connon and Travis Reed shared their thoughts on UCLA football’s 45-30 loss to Oregon on Saturday, as well as what the defeat could mean moving forward. UCLA men’s basketball, on the other hand, opened at No. 8 in the preseason AP Poll and reportedly beat San Diego State in its secret scrimmage Sunday.

Sam Connon and Travis Reed break down UCLA football's Friday night victory over Washington at the Rose Bowl, sharing their thoughts on the fan turnout, Dorian Thompson-Robinson's emotional performance and what it means for the Bruins' season moving forward. After sifting through takes on the offense's success and the chip on the team's shoulder, Sam and Travis made some early predictions for how Saturday's game against No. 11 Utah is going to pan out

Sam Connon and Travis Reed sort through UCLA football's last-second victory over South Alabama on Saturday, sharing their thoughts on the ups and downs Bruins' shaky performance and the not-so-fond memories it managed to drum up. Sam and Travis went on to talk about where this leaves Chip Kelly four-plus years into his tenure in Westwood, and how the Bruins can be expected to perform against a Pac-12 slate that appears tougher than originally anticipated.

Sam Connon and Travis Reed shared stories about the Hines Runs on campus at UCLA, with Travis breaking down how certain UCLA men's basketball players looked going up against NBA competition in Westwood. The Bruins' schedule is almost complete, too, giving Sam and Travis a chance to give some early thoughts on UCLA's competition this season. UCLA football continued to churn its way through fall camp, with a few position groups looking thin and recruiting standing out as a cause for concern moving forward.

Sam Connon and Travis Reed break down how the addition of Italian wing Abramo Canka will impact UCLA men's basketball's rotation and title hopes this season, as well as how it seems like the perfect solution to one of the team's biggest concerns. Fall camp also opened for UCLA football on Friday, giving a fresh look at the Bruins with their pivotal 2022 campaign only a few weeks away from kicking off.

Sam Connon and Travis Reed continued to break down UCLA's impending move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten, discussing where the Bruins fit on the gridiron and hardwood in their new league, as well as where their old one goes from here. The topic of Chip Kelly's future also took center stage, as his presence and team-building strategies may need to change with the college football landscape shifting.

In this special crossover episode between "Bleav in UCLA" and "Bleav in UCLA Football," hosts Sam Connon and James H. Williams share their thoughts on the monumental breaking news of UCLA and USC leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. From financial implications to how the move could impact scheduling, rivalries and recruiting, there were seemingly countless dominoes knocked over Thursday.

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Sam Connon and Travis Reed break down UCLA men's basketball's showing at the NBA Draft, sorting through how each prospect performed relative to expectations and how they fit with their new teams. The Bruins also brought in Ivo Simovic as a new assistant coach, giving them an immediate boost in international recruiting, while the rest of the staff sent out a handful of offers following the Pangos All-American Camp and Section 7 Tournament.

Sam Connon and Travis Reed went in-depth on Jules Bernard deciding to stay in the NBA Draft, sharing their thoughts on his pro prospects as well as where this leaves UCLA men's basketball moving forward. UCLA baseball and softball were also playing NCAA tournament games while Sam and Travis were recording, leading to a few thoughts about the cross-sport support in Westwood.

Sam Connon and Travis Reed start off the episode looking at BetOnline's latest over/under win totals for the 2022 college football season, making their picks on where UCLA and USC will finish. Kevon Looney also warranted a segment, standing out for the Golden State Warriors and putting his team on the verge of making it back to the NBA Finals for the fourth time since he left Westwood.