Every position battle that will define UCLA football's season

July 27, 2026

By Alan Rubenstein, UCLA Bruins on SI: With the exception of quarterback, nearly every position for UCLA is open for competition ahead of the Bruins beginning training camp on August 12. Nico Iamaleava returns to UCLA to begin his second season as the starting QB. Several other positions have one player locked in as a starter, with the others to be determined.

Running back Wayne Knight and edge rusher Sahir West seemed locked in as starters after following head coach Bob Chesney from James Madison to UCLA as transfers. Expect Knight and West to become breakout stars for UCLA in 2026. Who will play behind Knight, and who will play opposite West? These position battles could define UCLA’s season.

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Every Position Battle That Will Define UCLA Football's Season

There will be plenty of position battles to watch for UCLA in training camp.

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