UCLA may be new to the conference, but there are several staff members whose names are not new to Penn State fans. Offensive analyst Billy Fessler (former QB), and assistant head coach Brian Norwood (former PSU coach and father of Jordan Norwood) both have familiarity with Happy Valley. (Additionally, UCLA’s former defensive coordinator was also D’Anton Lynn, who is now USC’s DC.) The Bruins are now led by their former standout running back DeShaun Foster, who brought in Eric Bienemy to serve as his associate head coach and offensive coordinator, after Chip Kelly went to Columbus to serve as offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes.
2024 Opponent Snapshot: UCLA
