Taking an early look at UCLA heading into 2024

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty ImagesOf the four teams heading into the Big Ten this fall, UCLA is by far in the worst shape. An offseason of change has left the Bruins with an almost entirely new coaching staff and a depleted roster on the defensive side of the ball. To make matters worse, they lost much of that talent and coaching to their new Big Ten foes.

Let’s recap the offseason and take a look at where the Bruins are headed in 2024.

The Basics

2023 record: 8-5; 4-5

2024 projected wins: 5.5 (DraftKings Sportsbook)

Roster Moves

Key NFL Draft Losses: DE Laitu Latu (Indianapolis Colts) and LB Darius Muassau (New York Giants

Key Returners: CB Elijah Jackson, LB Alphonzo Tuputala, Edge Voi Tunuufi

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