USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with reporter Tracy McDannald (Rivals and Bruin Blitz) to talk about the latest UCLA football commitments. St. John Bosco linebacker Matthew Muasau and Crean Lutheran defensive lineman Anthony Jones committed to UCLA football this week. McDannald shares what he's learned about the duo. McDannald also talks…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about Nico Iamaleava, who is expected to transfer to Westwood and play quarterback for the UCLA football program. Iamaleava played high school football at Warren High School in Downey before spending the past two seasons with the Tennessee Volunteers. He is expected to …

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk with Oluwafemi Oladejo. The former UCLA linebacker and edge rusher will participate in the NFL Scouting Combine this week as he continues to improve his draft stock. Oladejo also talks with the guys about moving to edge before the 2024 season, his time at the Senior Bow…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk with Nico Davillier about his decision to join the UCLA football program for the 2025-26 season after spending the past few seasons with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Davillier talks about his early impressions of DeShaun Foster and UCLA and why he believes being a Bruin was…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster adding several new faces on the coaching staff for the 2025 season. Several announcements were made throughout the week to make new additions and promotions official. Tino Sunseri -- Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams is joined by Indianapolis Star IU Insider Zach Osterman to talk about the Bruins' incoming offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri. Sunseri will finish the postseason with Indiana football before arriving in Westwood. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about UCLA parting ways with Eric Bieniemy. The guys also discuss potential new hires to DeShaun Foster's staff, including Tino Sunseri and Demetrice Martin. The guys also talked about what happened with Madden Iamaleava and Jace Brown flipping to Arkansas and the Rose …

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods share their reaction to UCLA football's loss to USC at the Rose Bowl last week. The guys also talk about linebacker Carson Schwesinger and defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe being considered for awards this season. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network s…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Norman Powell of the Los Angeles Clippers. Powell spent four years with the UCLA men's basketball team. Powell has found success early this season as a starter for the Clippers alongside James Harden and Ivica Zubac. Williams also talks about the latest happening with the UCLA football program and its…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams joins Adam Carriker's show to talk about UCLA football's upcoming matchup against Dylan Raiola and Nebraska. James also shares what coach DeShaun Foster and UCLA alum Tony White had to say earlier this week. Looking for a new hat? Check out Melin. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop an…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about quarterback Justyn Martin getting his first career start last weekend against Penn State on the road. Quarterback Ethan Garbers did not play due to an injury. The guys also talk about the latest on Garbers and who is taking reps at practice. Looking for a new hat?…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the loss to Oregon and what has happen as a result. Quarterback Ethan Garbers is questionable for the upcoming game against Penn State. Backup quarterback Justyn Martin has been taking first-team reps at practice. Defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe gets emotional…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods react to the Bruins' loss to LSU in Baton Rouge over the weekend. UCLA had a good showing in the second half but the Tigers proved to be too much in the second half. The guys talk about what they learned and some of the key takeaways from that game. Looking for a new hat? Ch…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about where things stand with the Bruins after a 1-1 start to the 2024 season. The guys react to UCLA losing its Big Ten Conference debut against Indiana at the Rose Bowl and look ahead to the game against LSU. They also talk about the latest injury news involving defen…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with ESPN's Marty Smith ahead of the upcoming game against UCLA and LSU this weekend. Smith shares some thoughts on both teams before talking about one of the most memorable stories of his career as a journalist. Learn more about GameChange here. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch ava…

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Rhett Lewis, a reporter for the Big Ten Network and host of the Bleav in the Big Ten podcast, about his alma mater Indiana. Lewis, who played wide receiver at Indiana from 2001-2005, shares what he knows about quarterback Kurtis Rourke and the Hoosiers before they travel to the Rose Bowl to play UCLA …

Join Rhett as he takes you through EVERY game involving a Big Ten team this first week of College Football. Looking forward to Minnesota vs UNC? UCLA vs Hawaii? Maybe Wisconsin vs Western Michigan University? Rhett takes us through how he believes every matchup will go this week. Lets get ready for College Football with the Bleav in Big Ten pod.…

Reporter James H. Williams talks with former Ohio State football players Chimdi Chekwa and Bryant Browning from the Bleav in Buckeyes podcast about coach DeShaun Foster and the UCLA football program ahead of their first season in the Big Ten Conference. Williams also shares his thoughts on former UCLA coach Chip Kelly, who became the Ohio State off…

Reporter James H. Williams talks to the guys from BigSportsRadio about UCLA's transition to the Big Ten Conference, How DeShaun Foster is doing and what are the expectations for the season. You can find the Big Sports Radio by subscribing on BigSportsRadio.com and following the guys at @Big_SportsRadio, @MikeCagley, @Sturdy32 and @LarrySmithTV on T…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest happenings around the football program, including the start of training camp. Woods and Williams talk about linebacker Ale Kaho, who is getting reps at quarterback and more. They also share some thoughts on the Olympics. Read this: UCLA in Paris: Meet the Bruins’…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about some of the latest happening around the UCLA football program. The Bruins begin training camp this week. Read this: UCLA in Paris: Meet the Bruins’ Olympians headed to the 2024 Summer Games Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Blea…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams catch up for the first time since Wood was injured during a game for the B.C. Lions. Josh shares how he is doing and what the road to recovery looks like for him. The guys also talk about Cal, Utah and UC Davis being added to the Bruins' future schedule in place…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about the latest topics involving the UCLA football program, including recruiting, NCAA rule changes and more. St. John Bosco's Epi Sitanilei announced his decision to commit to the Bruins over the weekend, increasing the current 2025 class size to 14 players. Williams also had a chance to spe…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about the latest topics involving the UCLA football program. DeShaun Foster and the Bruins are working toward a Top 25 recruiting class for 2025 with 10 recruits already committed, including Warren quarterback Madden Iamaleava. Williams also discusses why he's excited about the EA Sports Colle…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with former UCLA men's basketball coach and player Larry Farmer. Farmer joins the show to discuss the passing of UCLA legend Bill Walton. Farmer and Walton were teammates who won NCAA National Championships for John Wooden's basketball teams from 1971-73. Farmer is the author of the book title…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with (Rivals) Bruin Blitz's reporter Tracy McDannald about UCLA football's change in recruiting with DeShaun Foster as the program's new coach. They also talk about the impact new coaches like Eric Bieniemy and Juan Castillo have already had on recruits that have stopped by Westwood. Williams …

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the 2024 Spring Showcase at the Rose Bowl. Woods and Williams were both on the field for the event and shared their perspectives and experiences. The guys also talk about the results of the NFL draft and where the Bruins ended up. Sign up for the free…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams joins the "Bleav in Colts" podcast to talk with Lawrence Owen and Donald Thomas about UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu being drafted No. 15 to Indianapolis. Laiatu was the first defensive player taken in the 2024 draft after 14 straight offensive players were drafted ahead of him. Sign up for the free U…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive back Alex Johnson. Johnson had a breakout year in 2023 with five interceptions and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. The guys talk about Johnson's draft process, what it meant to wear the No. 36 and more. Sorry for the audio issues with this…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams catch up with head football coach DeShaun Foster. There's been a lot of buzz around the program since he was hired. Foster talks about the success of the Friday Night Lights practice held at the Wasserman Football Center and what fans can expect during the Sprin…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA defensive lineman Jay Toia's decision to enter the transfer portal and why it is a significant blow to the roster. Williams also talks about the three football players who suffered ACL injuries during spring practice. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch availabl…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the start of spring football practice. Woods recaps his visit to Westwood where he watched practice and interacted with several of the program's current and former players. The guys also talk about head coach DeShaun Foster and some of his transfer po…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive back Kenny Churchwell III. Churchwell spent six seasons with the football program and talks about his interactions with former head coach Chip Kelly and current head coach DeShaun Foster. Churchwell also talks about being the Bruin that had t…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with Pro Football Focus' lead NFL draft analyst Trevor Sikkema about UCLA's top NFL draft prospects such as edge rusher Laiatu Latu and the Murphy Twins (Gabriel and Grayson). Sikkema shares what he's learned about the prospects after watching them perform at the scouting combine and at the va…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA being set to hire Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator and associate head coach for the Bruins. The first hire for head football coach DeShaun Foster, who was named as the program's 19th head coach in February. The La Puente Bishop Amat alum previously spent three seasons at UCLA …

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with Ken Graiwer, the head of Men of Westwood and Champions of Westwood, about UCLA's NIL Collective. Since DeShaun Foster was hired as the Bruins' 19th head football coach, the collective has seen an increase in participation to its Name, Image and Likenes…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams share their reaction to the university's decision to hire DeShaun Foster as the next head football coach. They also share their thoughts from Foster's introductory press conference and what impact he can have on the program going forward. It's the start of a new…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about Chip Kelly's decision to leave Westwood to become Ohio State's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Woods shares his thoughts on the situation and provides a player's perspective using his past experience as he was part of the coaching transi…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about Chip Kelly announcing the promotion of three coaches on staff and what it likely means for Kelly in 2024. Williams also talks with College Football Hall of Fame Historian Denis Crawford about the Big Ten: Coast to Coast exhibition in Atlanta. The exhibit will detail the conference's evol…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about the lastest on UCLA football coach Chip Kelly and the reports that he remains a candidate to become the offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders and the Washington Commanders. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New merch available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Netwo…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive lineman Carl Jones Jr. Jones spoke about his time as a Bruin and working with three different defensive coordinators during his college career. He also talks about NIL opportunities, D'Anton Lynn's departure from UCLA to USC and lining up alo…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about Keegan Jones returning to UCLA after committing to Coach Jim Mora and UConn. The guys also talk about their LA Bowl experience and whether UCLA should consider playing at SoFi Stadium in the future. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New m…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with Orange County Register reporter John W. Davis on the podcast. Davis covers the UCLA men's basketball and provides some insight into the team's struggles this season. Williams and Davis share their experience at the 2024 Rose Bowl Game between Alabama and Michigan. Williams also talks abou…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with former San Diego State defensive back Marcus Ratcliffe on the podcast. Ratcliffe is currently committed to the UCLA Bruins and talks about the reason why he decided to enter the transfer portal. He also shares his thoughts on coach Chip Kelly and why UCLA is a good fit for him. Sign up fo…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest happenings around the football program before the LA Bowl Game against Boise State this week. The Bruins had three different coaches depart from the staff to take other jobs while younger players such as quarterback Dante Moore and safety K…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk UCLA's reported decision to keep Chip Kelly as the head football coach and the fans' displeasure with the state of the program. Woods provides a player's perspective on what current players and recruits might be thinking right now as a result of the recent …

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the Arizona State loss and where things stand with Chip Kelly potentially on the hot seat with three games left in the season. Williams also talks with USC beat reporter Luca Evans to preview the crosstown rivalry game. Sign up for the free UCLA athle…

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the fallout that's followed the loss to Arizona. The Bruins are 6-3 overall and 3-3 in Pac-12 Conference play. Some fans have become restless on social media and started asking for coach Chip Kelly to be removed. The guys talk about that, and provide …

Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams recap everything that happened the day of the Colorado game, including the locker room situation, the offense's four turnovers and the defense dominant night. The guys look ahead to the Arizona game. UCLA's 2024 schedule Aug. 31 at Hawaii Sept 7. BYE Sept. 14 vs…

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with former UCLA analyst Darrin Chiaverini. Chiaverini worked on Chip Kelly’s staff as early as the spring before taking the head coaching job at Chaffey College. Chiaverini previously played and coached at Colorado before starting his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. He shares his though…