Another candidate with ties to UCLA is Brent Brennan, the head coach of Arizona, who was a player for the Bruins. He led San Jose State to several bowl appearances throughout his tenure there. His stock has increased since he arrived in Arizona and got off to a terrific start for the 2025 season.
As seen below, it was reported that he interviewed for the UCLA job after Chip Kelly left to become the offensive coordinator at Ohio State.
Arizona HC Brent Brennan Has Reportedly Interviewed For The UCLA Head Coaching Job
Brennan Just Became Arizona's New HC Last Month #GoCFB #CollegeFootball #UCLA #Arizona pic.