Bleav in UCLA Football

Bleav in UCLA Football

Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods. Woods played for the Bruins from 2015-19. Williams has covered the football program since 2019. They will talk all things UCLA football on this podcast.

Episodes

July 25, 2025 47 mins

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster and quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who were among the people in Las Vegas to represent the Bruins at Big Ten Conference Media Days.

Foster bounced back from last year’s misstep in Indianapolis, doing well at the podium to talk about the team. He didn’t shy away from what happened the year prior and took it in stride, men...

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with current Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Alec Anderson about his recent contract extension, his time as a UCLA Bruin and much more.

Anderson is considered one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the league and recently got engaged.


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USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with sports agent Sam Leaf Ireifej of the Ballengee Group about various topics, including his perspective on the UCLA football program, the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) landscape, and much more.

Ireifej also talks about Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa and Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Alec Anderson. Both were UCLA football players who played for Chip ...

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with reporter Tracy McDannald (Rivals and Bruin Blitz) to talk about the latest UCLA football commitments.

St. John Bosco linebacker Matthew Muasau and Crean Lutheran defensive lineman Anthony Jones committed to UCLA football this week. McDannald shares what he's learned about the duo.

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April 18, 2025 48 mins

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about Nico Iamaleava, who is expected to transfer to Westwood and play quarterback for the UCLA football program.

Iamaleava played high school football at Warren High School in Downey before spending the past two seasons with the Tennessee Volunteers.

He is expected to come in and compete for the starting quarterback role.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk with Oluwafemi Oladejo. The former UCLA linebacker and edge rusher will participate in the NFL Scouting Combine this week as he continues to improve his draft stock.

Oladejo also talks with the guys about moving to edge before the 2024 season, his time at the Senior Bowl and much more.

 


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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk with Nico Davillier about his decision to join the UCLA football program for the 2025-26 season after spending the past few seasons with the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Davillier talks about his early impressions of DeShaun Foster and UCLA and why he believes being a Bruin was the best choice for him.


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December 21, 2024 59 mins

USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster adding several new faces on the coaching staff for the 2025 season. Several announcements were made throughout the week to make new additions and promotions official.

Tino Sunseri -- Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (Indiana)

Gabe Lynn -- Safeties coach (Colorado)

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams is joined by Indianapolis Star IU Insider Zach Osterman to talk about the Bruins' incoming offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri.

Sunseri will finish the postseason with Indiana football before arriving in Westwood.


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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about UCLA parting ways with Eric Bieniemy. The guys also discuss potential new hires to DeShaun Foster's staff, including Tino Sunseri and Demetrice Martin.

The guys also talked about what happened with Madden Iamaleava and Jace Brown flipping to Arkansas and the Rose Bowl Stadium announcing its latest renovation projects.


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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods share their reaction to UCLA football's loss to USC at the Rose Bowl last week. The guys also talk about linebacker Carson Schwesinger and defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe being considered for awards this season.


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USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Norman Powell of the Los Angeles Clippers. Powell spent four years with the UCLA men's basketball team.

Powell has found success early this season as a starter for the Clippers alongside James Harden and Ivica Zubac.

Williams also talks about the latest happening with the UCLA football program and its current three-game winning streak. The Bruins travel to play Washington on Friday.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams joins Adam Carriker's show to talk about UCLA football's upcoming matchup against Dylan Raiola and Nebraska.

James also shares what coach DeShaun Foster and UCLA alum Tony White had to say earlier this week.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about quarterback Justyn Martin getting his first career start last weekend against Penn State on the road. Quarterback Ethan Garbers did not play due to an injury. The guys also talk about the latest on Garbers and who is taking reps at practice.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the loss to Oregon and what has happen as a result.

Quarterback Ethan Garbers is questionable for the upcoming game against Penn State. Backup quarterback Justyn Martin has been taking first-team reps at practice. Defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe gets emotional talking about the Bruins' effort and more.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods react to the Bruins' loss to LSU in Baton Rouge over the weekend.

UCLA had a good showing in the second half but the Tigers proved to be too much in the second half. The guys talk about what they learned and some of the key takeaways from that game.

 

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about where things stand with the Bruins after a 1-1 start to the 2024 season.

The guys react to UCLA losing its Big Ten Conference debut against Indiana at the Rose Bowl and look ahead to the game against LSU.

They also talk about the latest injury news involving defensive linemen Jay Toia, Keanu Williams and linebacker Ale Kaho.


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September 19, 2024 22 mins

USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with ESPN's Marty Smith ahead of the upcoming game against UCLA and LSU this weekend.

Smith shares some thoughts on both teams before talking about one of the most memorable stories of his career as a journalist.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Rhett Lewis, a reporter for the Big Ten Network and host of the Bleav in the Big Ten podcast, about his alma mater Indiana.

Lewis, who played wide receiver at Indiana from 2001-2005, shares what he knows about quarterback Kurtis Rourke and the Hoosiers before they travel to the Rose Bowl to play UCLA this weekend.

 


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Join Rhett as he takes you through EVERY game involving a Big Ten team this first week of College Football. Looking forward to Minnesota vs UNC? UCLA vs Hawaii? Maybe Wisconsin vs Western Michigan University? Rhett takes us through how he believes every matchup will go this week. Lets get ready for College Football with the Bleav in Big Ten pod.

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