The UCLA Bruins’ first season in the Big Ten has come to a close. Finishing their 2024 campaign on a high note with a win over Fresno State, the Bruins end the year with a 5-7 record.
Though the Bruins are not eligible for a bowl this season, UCLA did receive a bit of recognition on Paul Myerberg’s college football re-ranking. The USA TODAY Sports reporter bumped the Bruins nine spots in his re-ranking, with the Bruins landing at the 84th spot in the country at the end of the season.
The Bruins still find themselves in the back half of Myerberg’s ranking, but the 2024 season was still a success. After losing Chip Kelly to Ohio State, UCLA’s coaching experienced significant turnover as first-time head coach DeShaun Foster took the reins of the storied program.
In his first season, Foster, at the very least, instilled a culture that the Bruins can build upon. With work to be done on the recruiting front and in the transfer portal, expect to see the Bruins rise in ranking across the country next season.