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UCLA is hiring James Madison coach Bob Chesney on a five-year deal to lead the Bruins.

Chesney brings a 131-51 career record and championships won at every NCAA level, starkly contrasting with his inexperienced predecessor.

The Bruins haven’t won a Rose Bowl in nearly 40 years, creating enormous pressure on Chesney to revive the Bruins.

Operating out of a different playbook than it used nearly two years ago, when it made a vastly underwhelming hire, UCLA has snagged one of the most promising football coaches on the market.

Ending a pursuit that had become increasingly hard to keep quiet in recent weeks, the Bruins are set to hire James Madison coach Bob Chesney on a five-year con

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