Bob Chesney is 9-0 at UCLA since 2026 and 141-52 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season9-0Conf 6-0
At UCLA9-0Conf 6-0 · since 2026
Last 3 seasons9-0Conf 6-0
Career141-52Conf 18-4 · 17 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
UCLA won 59.8% of its games before he arrived (58.1% in conference). His career win rate is +13.3 pts against that (+23.7 pts in conference).
Bio
- Hired
- Dec 6, 2025
- Alma mater
- Dickinson
- Calls plays
- No
- Background
- Defense
- First-time head coach
- No
- Agent
- Jimmy Sexton
- Agency
- CAA
Head Coaching Seasons
2 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  James Madison | 12-2 | Sun Belt | 9.9 | 12.3 | 34.9 | 21.4 | 19 | Conference champion; L 34-51 College Football Playoff First Round Game vs Oregon |
| 2024 | James Madison | 9-4 | Sun Belt | 1.3 | 7.5 | 29.7 | 22.9 | - | W 27-17 Boca Raton Bowl vs Western Kentucky |
UCLA Staff, 2026
16- Bob ChesneyAngelo M. Mazzone III UCLA Head Football Coach
- Dean KennedyAssistant Coach, Offensive Coordinator
- Colin HitschlerAssistant Coach, Defensive Coordinator
- Drew CananAssistant Coach, Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends
- Chris MonfilettoAssistant Special Teams Coordinator/Specialist Coach
- Eddie Whitley Jr.Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs
- Sam DanielsAssistant Coach, Defensive Ends
- Legi SuiaunoaAssistant Coach, Defensive Line
- Vic So'otoAssistant Coach, Linebackers
- Gabe LynnAssistant Coach, Nickels
- Chris SmithAssistant Coach, Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator
- A.J. StewardAssistant Coach, Running Backs
- Anthony DiMicheleAssistant Coach, Safeties
- Colin LockettAssistant Coach, Wide Receivers
- Jon BoyerAssistant Quarterbacks Coach
- Mike CordovaAssistant Tight Ends Coach
Transfer Portal at UCLA
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 12
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 32 | +12 |
Staff History by Season
2 stints- 2026
UCLAAngelo M. Mazzone III UCLA Head Football Coach - 2024-2025James MadisonHead Coach
Coaching Tenure Timeline
6 stops
JO
2005-20095 seasons
Johns Hopkins
Defensive Coordinator