DeShaun Foster, UCLA football coach, delivered a prepared and poised address at a recent event, contrasting his previous year's performance. Last year's awkward remarks became a point of ridicule; this year he confidently celebrated UCLA's identity in Los Angeles. Foster faced a tough first season but improved the team's performance toward the end, winning four of the last six games. He overhauled his coaching staff and focused on recruitment, resulting in a highly ranked high school class, showcasing a significant turnaround in UCLA football's future prospects.
Last year I stood up here and reminded everyone that UCLA is in L.A., which looking back might have been the most obvious geography lesson in Big Ten history.
Rather than run from his troubles, Foster barreled ahead like a running back who found an opening in a wall of defenders.
The rookie coach found his footing with a team that won four of its last six games, narrowly missing an opportunity to play in a bowl game.
Foster overhauled his staff (only two assistants from last season remain) and redoubled his recruiting efforts, leading to a 2026 high school class ranked No. 21 nationally.
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