RESPECT: UCLA Bruins & Ty Dieffenbach DEFY Analytics, CLIMB AP Poll in a Shock 7-0 Start

Locked On UCLA - Daily Podcast On UCLA Bruins · Oct 25, 2026 · 12m

UCLA Bruins surge to No. 7 in the nation after a dominant 28-10 victory over Michigan State—can Bob Chesney’s squad turn their undefeated start into a College Football Playoff run? The conversation focused on Anthony Woods’ gritty rebounding performance, Ty Dieffenbach’s explosive downfield connection with Brian Rowe, and a relentless defense led by Sammy Omosigho and Malik Hartford, whose game-changing turnovers underscored UCLA’s rise. A key theme that emerged was how UCLA is silencing critics who question their schedule strength, with impressive wins over Purdue and nationally ranked…