Bleav in UCLA Football

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Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods. Woods played for the Bruins from 2015-19. Williams has covered the football program since 2019. They will talk all things UCLA football on this podcast.

  1. 11/21/2025

    Rose Bowl or SoFi Stadium, qualities needed for next UCLA football coach

    USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods discuss the latest on UCLA exploring the option to leave the Rose Bowl for SoFi Stadium. Woods also shares the qualities he is looking for in the next head football coach.   SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1: The I Bleav in UCLA Football Shirt No. 2: Bleav in UCLA football Interact with us:  Josh and James want your feedback and reactions to what you heard on the podcast. Feel free to share your thoughts with them: Josh Woods – Twitter | Instagram James H. Williams –Twitter | Instagram Follow the show’s Twitter account – @BleavUCLA Subscribe to the YouTube channel - @BleavinUCLA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    56 min

  2. 10/10/2025

    Nico Iamaleava, Jerry Neuheisel and Tim Skipper lead UCLA football past Penn State

    USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the UCLA football program's big victory over Penn State at the Rose Bowl this past week. The guys talk about the highlights of the game and the job interim head coach Tim Skipper and offensive coordinator Jerry Neuheisel did. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava also had his best game of the season and earned several weekly awards as a result. James and Josh also spend some time looking ahead at UCLA’s upcoming opponent, Michigan State.   SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1: The I Bleav in UCLA Football Shirt No. 2: Bleav in UCLA football Interact with us:  Josh and James want your feedback and reactions to what you heard on the podcast. Feel free to share your thoughts with them: Josh Woods – Twitter | Instagram James H. Williams –Twitter | Instagram Follow the show’s Twitter account – @BleavUCLA Subscribe to the YouTube channel - @BleavinUCLA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    59 min

  3. 09/25/2025

    UCLA vs. Northwestern football preview, predictions

    USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Zach Koons from the Bleav in Northwestern podcast. They talk about the upcoming matchup between UCLA and Northwestern, the latest fallout since DeShaun Foster's departure and more. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1: The I Bleav in UCLA Football Shirt No. 2: Bleav in UCLA football Interact with us:  Josh and James want your feedback and reactions to what you heard on the podcast. Feel free to share your thoughts with them: Josh Woods – Twitter | Instagram James H. Williams –Twitter | Instagram Follow the show’s Twitter account – @BleavUCLA Subscribe to the YouTube channel - @BleavinUCLA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 7m

  4. 09/14/2025

    UCLA parts ways with DeShaun Foster as football coach

    USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA parting ways with head football coach DeShaun Foster. The latest: DeShaun Foster’s time as UCLA’s football coach is done after three games into his second season. Foster’s contract will be honored by UCLA Athletics, exclusively using department-generated funds, according to the university's press release. “I want to extend my sincere appreciation to DeShaun for his contributions to UCLA Football over the course of many years, first as a Hall of Fame student-athlete, then as an assistant coach and finally as head coach,” Athletic Director Martin Jarmond said in the initial press release. “He was named to this role at a challenging time of year, on the cusp of a move to a new conference, and he embraced it, putting his heart into moving the program forward. His legacy and love for this university are firmly established." Tim Skipper will serve as the interim coach and will have time to settle in with the team, which will not play again until it travels to play Northwestern on Sept. 27. The Bruins started the season losing games to Utah, UNLV and New Mexico. Foster was asked on Friday night if he thought he was the right fit for the job during the postgame press conference. "Most definitely," Foster said on Friday. “Because I can get these boys to play.” Foster was hired in February 2024, following the departure of Chip Kelly, to take over as the 19th head coach in UCLA football history. But his February hire date gave him a late start to the offseason. The Bruins finished 5-7 overall and 3-6 in the program's first season in the Big Ten Conference. “While this chapter ends differently than I had envisioned, UCLA Football has a bright future ahead," Foster said in a statement. "This program, with its rich tradition, will return to prominence.” The players will have 30 days to enter the transfer portal. Some will have the chance to redshirt. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1: The I Bleav in UCLA Football Shirt No. 2: Bleav in UCLA football Interact with us:  Josh and James want your feedback and reactions to what you heard on the podcast. Feel free to share your thoughts with them: Josh Woods – Twitter | Instagram James H. Williams –Twitter | Instagram Follow the show’s Twitter account – @BleavUCLA Subscribe to the YouTube channel - @BleavinUCLA

    31 min

  5. 09/10/2025

    UCLA football lost to UNLV: How can Bruins defense respond vs. New Mexico?

    USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the UCLA football team's loss to UNLV on the road in Week 2. Woods and Williams share their reaction to the comments made by UCLA defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe, who spoke to the media on Tuesday. UCLA will play New Mexico at the Rose Bowl on Friday. The game will begin at 7 p.m. PST. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1: The I Bleav in UCLA Football Shirt No. 2: Bleav in UCLA football Interact with us:  Josh and James want your feedback and reactions to what you heard on the podcast. Feel free to share your thoughts with them: Josh Woods – Twitter | Instagram James H. Williams –Twitter | Instagram Follow the show’s Twitter account – @BleavUCLA Subscribe to the YouTube channel - @BleavinUCLA

    36 min

  6. 09/03/2025

    UCLA football vs. Utah: What went wrong?

    USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the UCLA football team's season-opening loss to Utah over the weekend at the Rose Bowl. Woods shares what the Bruins can do to learn from their performance and why he believes this football team still has a chance to do well this season. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1: The I Bleav in UCLA Football Shirt No. 2: Bleav in UCLA football Interact with us:  Josh and James want your feedback and reactions to what you heard on the podcast. Feel free to share your thoughts with them: Josh Woods – Twitter | Instagram James H. Williams –Twitter | Instagram Follow the show’s Twitter account – @BleavUCLA Subscribe to the YouTube channel - @BleavinUCLA

    30 min

  7. 07/25/2025

    DeShaun Foster, Nico Iamaleava represent UCLA football at Big Ten Media Days

    USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster and quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who were among the people in Las Vegas to represent the Bruins at Big Ten Conference Media Days. Foster bounced back from last year’s misstep in Indianapolis, doing well at the podium to talk about the team. He didn’t shy away from what happened the year prior and took it in stride, mentioning how the situation helped rally the team together as a result. Foster also talked about Iamaleava and some of the changes he’s made on the coaching staff, which included the addition of offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri and offensive line coach Andy Kwon.   SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1: The I Bleav in UCLA Football Shirt No. 2: Bleav in UCLA football Interact with us:  Josh and James want your feedback and reactions to what you heard on the podcast. Feel free to share your thoughts with them: Josh Woods – Twitter | Instagram James H. Williams –Twitter | Instagram Follow the show’s Twitter account – @BleavUCLA Subscribe to the YouTube channel - @BleavinUCLA

    47 min

  8. 06/10/2025

    Former UCLA OL Alec Anderson talks about playing for Buffalo Bills, time in Westwood and more

    USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with current Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Alec Anderson about his recent contract extension, his time as a UCLA Bruin and much more. Anderson is considered one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the league and recently got engaged. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and part of the proceeds help support the podcast. Shirt No. 1: The I Bleav in UCLA Football Shirt No. 2: Bleav in UCLA football Interact with us:  Josh and James want your feedback and reactions to what you heard on the podcast. Feel free to share your thoughts with them: Josh Woods – Twitter | Instagram James H. Williams –Twitter | Instagram Follow the show’s Twitter account – @BleavUCLA Subscribe to the YouTube channel - @BleavinUCLA

    46 min
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Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods. Woods played for the Bruins from 2015-19. Williams has covered the football program since 2019. They will talk all things UCLA football on this podcast.

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