Chip Kelly
FILE - UCLA head coach Chip Kelly looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. Kelly agreed to a new four-year contract with UCLA on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, after he led the Bruins to their best season since 2015. The agreement also came two days before the $9 million buyout on Kelly’s original contract would have expired. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Chip Kelly staying at UCLA, agrees to new 4-year contract

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2022 07:45 PM EST

FILE - UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson pulls back to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California on Nov. 27, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. Thompson-Robinson was voted to The Associated Press All Pac-12 team on Friday, Dec. 10. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Holiday Bowl scrapped as virus issues hit UCLA before kick

Dec. 28, 2021 03:57 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, top, jumps over Southern California cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart on his way to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. UCLA won 62-33. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Wolfpack, Bruins set for Holiday Bowl showdown at Petco Park

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 27, 2021 07:38 PM EST

FILE - Dan Lanning, assistant coach outside linebackers, takes questions during a news conference on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in New Orleans. Oregon has hired Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning as its next head coach, a person involved in the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Oregon hires Georgia DC Dan Lanning as head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 11, 2021 05:39 PM EST

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Pac-12's head coach vacancies are likely to grow

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 23, 2021 11:01 AM EST

UCLA running back Kazmeir Allen, left, makes a touchdown catch as Southern California cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Signature win: Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA past USC 62-33

By Greg Beacham Nov. 20, 2021 07:57 PM EST

UCLA running back Kazmeir Allen celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA at USC 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:55 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) celebrates his rushing touchdown with tight end Michael Ezeike (86) and wide receiver Matt Sykes (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Fight for LA: Emotions high in UCLA-USC crosstown showdown

By Greg Beacham Nov. 18, 2021 12:32 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates a touchdown against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
USC QB Jaxson Dart to make debut start in UCLA rivalry game

By Greg Beacham Nov. 17, 2021 04:46 PM EST

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis (12) is tackled by UCLA defensive back Stephan Blaylock (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Colorado at UCLA 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 09:39 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 52-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Week 11 preview: 4 ranked matchups to sort conference races

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2021 05:28 AM EST

UCLA coach Chip Kelly runs off the field with the team at the end of the first half against UCLA during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
UCLA playing for bowl berth, Kelly's future vs. Colorado

By Joe Reedy Nov. 11, 2021 03:06 PM EST

FILE - Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) leaves the filed after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. Opponents of the Oregon Ducks are keying in on defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, including Washington coach Jimmy Lake, who called Thibodeaux a “game-wrecker.” Seventh-ranked Oregon visits the Huskies Saturday, Nov. 6, after earning the No. 4 spot in the initial College Football Playoff rankings of the season. But it's not just opponents paying attention: Thibodeaux is getting attention from the NFL, too. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson, File)
Oregon's Thibodeaux commands attention from opponents, NFL

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

Utah running back Tavion Thomas (9) carries the ball for a touchdown as UCLA defensive back Stephan Blaylock (4) tries to defend in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Thomas runs for 160 yards, 4 TDs as Utah beat UCLA 44-24

Matthew Coles Oct. 31, 2021 02:47 AM EDT

UCLA coach Chip Kelly, left, and Utah coach Kyle Whittingham laugh before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
UCLA at Utah 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 10:07 PM EDT

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet, left, runs against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
UCLA presents new challenge for Utah's run defense

By John Coon Oct. 28, 2021 10:06 AM EDT

Washington State running back Max Borghi carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. BYU won 21-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BJ Baylor among Pac-12 running backs hitting their stride

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 26, 2021 06:27 PM EDT

UCLA running back Brittain Brown (28) leaps over an Oregon defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dye, Brown lead No. 10 Oregon past UCLA, 34-31

By Joe Reedy Oct. 23, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly runs on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Week 8 Preview: Chip vs. Oregon; Pickett's Heisman chance

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 22, 2021 02:30 AM EDT

UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich (85) carries the ball as Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio, left, closes in during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. UCLA won 24-17. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
No. 10 Oregon, UCLA clash with bigger goals at risk

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 03:21 PM EDT