UCLA's defense received a huge boost Monday night when lineman Jay Toia, who had announced his intention to enter the transfer portal, said he would remain with the Bruins in 2024.
Toia made his announcement on social media through UCLA, which quoted him as saying, "Bruin Nation! I'm Back! I'm Ready to Finish what I Started!" He had posted Thursday on social media that he planned to enter the portal as he neared graduation from UCLA.
The 6-foot-3, 325-pound Toia, who began his career at USC, has started 24 games over the past two seasons for UCLA.