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Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer discusses UCLA's surprising rise in the 2027 recruiting cycle, focusing on key commitments and the implications for the program's future.

UCLA football is SHOCKING the nation! In this episode, Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer dives deep into how Bob Chesney and company have turned the 2027 recruiting cycle on its head. The Bruins have climbed into a TOP 3 position, overtaking USC and ripping up the old narratives about UCLA being an afterthought in the Big Ten. We break down the major four-star commit Kingston Celifie, a huge O-line pickup, and why California's top talent is STAYING HOME. Is this the beginning of a UCLA DYNASTY? What’s behind the shift, and can the Bruins truly hold off Lincoln Riley’s Trojans? Plus, what comes next — do the Bruins need a blue-chip QB? All that and more as Zach Anderson shares the inside story and what's coming next for the Bruin Revolution! GO BRUINS! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUCLA?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege FOLLOW THE SHOW: Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and…

People in this episode

Host: Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer

Topics covered

• UCLA football
• recruiting
• college football
• Big Ten
• California talent
• UCLA dynasty

Keywords

• UCLA
• recruiting class
• Bob Chesney
• Kingston Celifie
• USC
• college football
• Big Ten
• dynasty

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Organizations: UCLA, USC, Big Ten, Lincoln Riley

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