UCLA expected to hire James Madison's Bob Chesney as next head coach

December 1, 2025

By Pete Nakos, On3: UCLA is expected to hire James Madison head coach Bob Chesney, sources tell On3. The 48-year-old head coach has risen through the coaching ranks and was also a candidate in Penn State’s coaching search.

Chesney arrived at James Madison after Curt Cignetti’s departure, taking his coaching staff and most of his 11-win roster with him to Indiana. He’s gone 20-5 in his two seasons at James Madison. The Dukes are 11-1 this season and play Troy in the Sun Belt title game this weekend. Chesney is expected to coach in the College Football Playoff if the Dukes make the 12-team playoff.

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UCLA expected to hire James Madison's Bob Chesney

UCLA is expected to hire James Madison head coach Bob Chesney, sources tell On3. The 48-year-old head coach has risen through the coaching ranks and was also a candidate in Penn State’s coaching search. Chesney arrived at James Madison after Curt Cignetti’s departure, taking his coaching staff and most of his 11-win roster with him […]

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