The UCLA Bruins football season may have only ended last Saturday, but there have already been some significant coaching staff changes.
After an alleged “mutual parting” between UCLA and former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, the Bruins have already found their replacement.
According to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times, the Bruins hired Tino Sunseri, the former co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Indiana Hoosiers. At Indiana, Sunseri helped lead one of the most prolific offenses in the Big Ten, ranking fourth in total offense and averaging 438.8 yards per game during the regular season.
Sunseri notably gashed the stout Bruins defense in Week 3 of the 2024 season, scoring 42 points and generating over 400 yards of total offense in the blowout win. On the other hand, against Indiana, Bieniemy’s offense only garnered a mere 238 yards and 13 points.
Though the circumstances of Bieniemy’s firing may raise some eyebrows, the Bruins welcome a young coordinator with higher upside and better Big Ten production.
With the Bruins ranking dead last in rushing in the Big Ten, Sunseri offers a fresh face and some notable changes to UCLA’s underwhelming offense.