UCLA Fires Football Coach Foster After Winless 0-3 Season Start

UCLA has fired head football coach DeShaun Foster after he started the 2025 season 0-3, extending a disappointing overall record of 5-10 during his tenure. Despite Foster's legendary status as a former UCLA player and his previous role as running backs coach, the Bruins struggled significantly, including a 35-10 loss to New Mexico and being heavily outscored in early-season games. The defense, led by coordinator Ikaika Malloe, has been notably poor, allowing high rushing yards and weak performances that contributed to fan and media criticism. Athletic director Martin Jarmond, who hired Foster despite his lack of coordinator or head coaching experience, now faces scrutiny for the decision amid calls for a broader overhaul of the program. Interim coach Tim Skipper will lead the team while UCLA searches for a permanent replacement, with speculation about potential candidates who could restore the Bruins' competitiveness in the Big Ten. The fan base and commentators have also demanded Jarmond’s firing, underscoring the urgency for substantial change within UCLA football.