The upcoming college football season is one of the most important the UCLA program has faced, as it looks to turn the page on a brief but ugly chapter in its history. The Bruins have been surging with momentum all offseason, picking up steam in the national recruiting landscape and a positive outlook throughout spring practices. But it's what happens on the field that counts, and for Bob Chesney to have a successful first season in LA, these games will help gauge the team's progress. Dec 9, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins football coach Bob Chesney (right) with CBS Los Angeles sports director Jim Hill at introductory press conference at Renee Luskin Conference Center Centennial Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Week 1: UCLA at Cal (Sep. 5) As if the anticipation wasn't big enough already, the first game of the Chesney Era brings the renewal of an old PAC-12 in-state rivalry.…