LA Times · Aug 31, 2025
DeShaun Foster drags the Bruins into another embarrassment
UCLA coach DeShaun Foster and quarterback Nico Iamaleava lead the Bruins onto the field before the Bruins’ lopsided loss to Utah Saturday at the Rose Bowl.Year 2 of the DeShaun Foster era began at UCLA late Saturday night with tarped seats, yawning fans and a frightening question.
What if this guy really can’t coach?
Having endured Foster’s numerous growing pains in a 5-7 debut season, the Bruin faithful were hopeful this second go-around would reveal him as the inspirational leader that athletic director Martin Jarmond promised when he surprisingly picked him to replace Chip Kelly.
Still waiting. Getting uglier. Seriously worried.