UCLA Bruins football's REPORTED (from Bruin Report Online) move from the Rose Bowl to SoFi Stadium in 2026 sparks fierce debate about tradition versus money. Is abandoning college football's most iconic venue a catastrophic mistake?

UPDATE: Rose Bowl puts in temporary restraining order against UCLA's move. Podcast was recorded before this was reported!

Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer breaks down why the Rose Bowl departure threatens UCLA's program identity, arguing the decision prioritizes wealthy donors over fans, students, and decades of Bruins tradition. The discussion covers the $60-80 million contract buyout, Pasadena's lawsuit, and why SoFi's concrete atmosphere can't replicate the Rose Bowl experience. Plus, comprehensive previews of UCLA Bruins men's basketball facing West Georgia, with concerns about interior defense persisting before the Arizona showdown, and women's basketball's critical test against Oklahoma featuring Reagan Beers and top freshman Aaliyah Chavez. Key matchup analysis includes Gianna Kneepkens versus Payton Verhulst and Lauren Betts' dominance heading into a brutal Thanksgiving week schedule.

Hear the passionate case for keeping UCLA football at the Rose Bowl and detailed basketball breakdowns that reveal what the Bruins must fix immediately on this episode of Locked On UCLA. This is your daily UCLA Football & Basketball Podcast!

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