Of the four teams heading into the Big Ten this fall, UCLA is by far in the worst shape. An offseason of change has left the Bruins with an almost entirely new coaching staff and a depleted roster on the defensive side of the ball. To make matters worse, they lost much of that talent and coaching to their new Big Ten foes.
Let’s recap the offseason and take a look at where the Bruins are headed in 2024.
The Basics
2023 record: 8-5; 4-5
2024 projected wins: 5.5 (DraftKings Sportsbook)
Roster Moves
Key NFL Draft Losses: DE Laitu Latu (Indianapolis Colts) and LB Darius Muassau (New York Giants
Key Returners: CB Elijah Jackson, LB Alphonzo Tuputala, Edge Voi Tunuufi
Key True Freshmen: WR Kwazi Gilmer
Key Transfer Portal Additions: Edge Collins Acheampong, QB Dermaricus Davis, OT Michael Carmody, CB KJ Wallace
Key Transfer Portal Subtractions: QB Dante Moore, WR Kyle Ford, S Kamari Ramsey, CB John Humphrey
For a complete list of every transfer portal addition and subtraction click here.