UCLA Bruins Struggle 0-3 Start Amid Coach Foster Job Speculation

The UCLA Bruins football team has started the 2025-26 season with a dismal 0-3 record, leading to widespread speculation about head coach DeShaun Foster's job security. Despite signing a five-year, $15 million contract in early 2024, including performance incentives and a structured buyout, Foster has faced criticism for poor decisions, lack of discipline, and a struggling offense, particularly after a 35-10 loss to New Mexico. Foster himself acknowledged the team's penalty issues, noting that the Bruins are not talented enough to overcome such mistakes, with the team accruing over 100 penalty yards in consecutive games. The Bruins’ struggles include questionable quarterback choices and ineffective play-calling, contributing to a bleak outlook as they face several tough matchups ahead. While Foster's contract buyout terms are manageable compared to some other coaches, the program’s disappointing performance and lack of progress have intensified calls for change. The Bruins will have a bye week before playing Northwestern, hoping to find some reprieve and improvement in their upcoming games.