Tag: Reuben Unije

UCLA football expects two offensive linemen to return against Indiana

Two early season injuries for UCLA Football are set to return against Indiana.

UCLA football head coach DeShaun Foster spoke to the media on Wednesday. This was the first time since postgame that the head coach talked about his team to the media. He was asked about two of his keys on the offensive side of the ball.

As the team practiced at Spaulding Field, two notable names Garret DiGiorgio and Rueben Unije were not on the field. But, the Bruins do expect both of them to return for the September 14th game against the Indiana Hoosiers. This is what Coach Foster had to say when asked about them both:

“They should be back, but probably not today.”

Reuben Unije is 310lbs from Alpharetta Georgia. He started his college career at Louisville in January, but transferred in April, and later committed to UCLA.

Garrett DiGiorgio is also 310 lbs. He is a redshirt Junior, who came from Oak Hills California. DiGiorgio played in 13 games for the Bruins in 2024. He was a good part of the reason the Bruins led the Pac-12 in rushing yards per game last season. He suffered a minor left ankle injury on August 10th.

Reuben Unije transfers to UCLA football

Big boost to the OL.

The UCLA Bruins football program is trying to replicate the basketball program with some transfer portal success. DeShaun Foster and UCLA have reached out to a large number of talented players during the Spring transfer window. 

However, they got a big commitment from former Houston OL Reuben Unije on Saturday, as he made the announcement on his X page.

Unije surely caught some attention by Wuote tweeting Ethan Garbers’ post with a QB1 statement and then flashing some eyeballs emoji as Colorado transfer RB Alton McCaskill was set for a UCLA visit, so his landing in Westwood isn’t a huge surprise.

Unije played at Houston and transferred to Louisville previously before deciding to jump in the portal again.

Now, he gives a big boost to the UCLA offensive line in a new-look program under new head coach DeShaun Foster.

This could be the first of many transfer portal additions for Foster and UCLA.