UCLA, Oklahoma State Search for Football Coaches

UCLA fired DeShaun Foster after a 0-3 start and 15 games, naming special assistant Tim Skipper as interim head coach while launching a deliberate national search for a permanent replacement. Skipper has begun reshaping the staff, bringing in veteran coach Kevin Coyle to shore up a defense that has struggled with discipline and fundamentals. Athletic director Martin Jarmond and the search committee say they will likely wait until after the regular season to evaluate candidates, allow finalists to finish current commitments and begin recruiting. One prominent name being discussed is Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, a Los Angeles native with deep UCLA ties, though his NFL commitments could complicate timing. The move comes amid broader coaching churn in college football, including Oklahoma State’s recent dismissal of longtime coach Mike Gundy and ongoing searches at programs such as Virginia Tech.