Here is a look at UCLA football continuing to build on their highly rated incoming recruiting class and the Bruins' College World Series matchup to begin this weekend.
UCLA football lands their sixth four-star recruit for their 2026 recruiting class, according to Rivals.
BREAKING: Four-Star OT Johnnie “DJ” Jones has Committed to UCLA, he tells me for @on3recruits
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 10, 2025
The 6’7 315 OT from Bradenton, FL chose the Bruins over Vanderbilt, Penn State, & Florida State
He’s the No. 8 OT in the 2026 On300
“Isaiah 54:17 Go Bruins”https://t.co/ZZckssWMqk pic.twitter.com/9ObklaKO0b
UCLA baseball begins their run for a national championship with a game against Murray State in the College World Series.
It’s official! The Bruins will play Murray State in Omaha on Saturday, June 14!
— UCLA Baseball (@UCLABaseball) June 10, 2025
🕰️: 11 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. CT
📺: ESPN#GoBruins | #MCWS pic.twitter.com/CUO3jrZMeg
UCLA is making some news as they signed an eight-figure private capital deal with Elevate.
NEW: Penn State & UCLA have signed eight-figure private capital deals with Elevate, @PeteNakos_ reports💰
— On3 (@On3sports) June 9, 2025
The Nittany Lions and Bruins make college sports history by being the first two athletic departments to take on private capital.https://t.co/VmPjxacKUP pic.twitter.com/bSEOLcz5rP
UCLA is in an intense recruiting battle with USC, as both schools are among the final two choices for four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili.
NEWS: Four-Star LB Talanoa Ili is down to USC and UCLA, he tells me for @on3recruits
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 9, 2025
The 6’4 225 LB from Laie, Hawaii will announce his Commitment on June 15th
He has cancelled his OVs to Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Texas, & BYU
Where Should He Go? ⬇️https://t.co/KwHZLzng9x pic.twitter.com/rAB9cYK30m
According to Rivals, UCLA is now ranked 20th nationally in the 2026 college football recruiting class. They are ranked higher than Tennessee, Auburn, Michigan, Florida State, Oklahoma, and Oregon.
A connection with UCLA defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe and the program’s linebacker development convinced Spanaway (Wash.) Bethel 3⭐️ recruit Ramzak Fruean to commit on his official visit.
— Tracy McDannald 📎 (@Tracy_McDannald) June 9, 2025
Class now ranked 20th.
“Best decision I will ever make.”
📝: https://t.co/dfXoZSSt84 pic.twitter.com/hE1Rsq4ypR
UCLA is among the eight teams left in the NCAA Tournament that will participate in the College World Series.
THE OMAHA EIGHT!#MCWS x #RoadToOmaha https://t.co/LczxzKWK1t pic.twitter.com/gKvQRzSuyA
— College World Series of Omaha (@CWSOmaha) June 10, 2025