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UCLA

vs Wisconsin · Sat Oct 17 · 07:30 PM ET · NBC

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Starters

  1. QBTy Dieffenbach
  2. RBWayne Knight
  3. WRBrian Rowe Jr.
  4. TEJosh Phifer
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    86
    Ty DieffenbachRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    71
    Madden IamaleavaRS FR
  3. 17
    71
    Colton GuminoRS FR
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RB
  1. 3
    91
    Wayne KnightRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    76
    Anthony WoodsRS SR/TR
  3. 21
    72
    Jaivian ThomasSR/TR
WR-X
  1. 2
    89
    Brian Rowe Jr.SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    85
    Leland SmithSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 20
    71
    Shane RosenthalRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 11
    91
    Landon EllisSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 1
    84
    Aidan MizellRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 15
    73
    Marcus HarrisRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 4
    90
    Semaj MorganSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 86
    71
    Jalen Saint PaulRS SO/TR
  3. 23
    65
    Jackson MeehanRS SR/TR
TE
  1. 89
    83
    Josh PhiferRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 85
    75
    Brayden LoftinRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 19
    73
    Harry LodgeRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 68
    85
    Jordan DavisRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    79
    Mack IndestadRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 66
    71
    Jensen SomervilleRS SO
LG
  1. 55
    77
    Eugene BrooksRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 71
    77
    Sean Na'aRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 75
    71
    Nehemiah JohnsonRS FR
C
  1. 51
    85
    Riley RobellRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 54
    77
    Derek OsmanRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 52
    85
    Carter SweazieRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 74
    71
    Julian ArmellaRS SR/TR
RT
  1. 65
    85
    Hall SchmidtRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 58
    71
    Jaylan JeffersRS SR/TR
  3. 78
    65
    Michael McDonaldSO/TR

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Next game kickoff time

UCLA Bruins plays Wisconsin at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachBob Chesney1st season
Offensive CoordinatorDean Kennedy
Defensive CoordinatorColin Hitschler

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
39.2
Yards/G
458.2
Pass Yds/G
205.0
Rush Yds/G
253.2
TO Margin
6
3rd Down %
42.86%
Total TD
24
Sacks
10
TFL
21
INT
10
Team Analysis
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2025 SP+: 9.2

85%

Roster talent: 82nd percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #62 national

6%

Returning production: 57%

2%

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Portal

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UCLA Starting Quarterback

UCLA Bruins starting lineup

UCLA starting lineup: QB Ty Dieffenbach, RB Wayne Knight, WR-X Brian Rowe Jr., TE Josh Phifer. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Ty Dieffenbach is the projected starting quarterback for UCLA as of October 15, 2026. Madden Iamaleava is listed second. Ty Dieffenbach replaced Nico Iamaleava at quarterback on October 15, 2026.

UCLA also projects Wayne Knight at running back, Brian Rowe Jr. at wide receiver and Josh Phifer at tight end.

The full UCLA Bruins two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Ty Dieffenbach · QBWayne Knight · RBBrian Rowe Jr. · WR-XJosh Phifer · TE

Common questions

Who is UCLA's starting quarterback?
Ty Dieffenbach is the projected starting quarterback for UCLA as of October 15, 2026. Madden Iamaleava is listed second.
Who starts at running back for UCLA?
Wayne Knight is the projected starter at running back for UCLA, with Anthony Woods listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for UCLA?
Brian Rowe Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for UCLA, with Leland Smith listed second.
Who starts at tight end for UCLA?
Josh Phifer is the projected starter at tight end for UCLA, with Brayden Loftin listed second.
When was the UCLA Bruins depth chart last updated?
The UCLA Bruins depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was UCLA's record last season?
UCLA Bruins finished 3-9 (3-6 in Big Ten play).
When does UCLA Bruins play next?
UCLA Bruins plays Wisconsin at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

Full UCLA roster

Every player on the UCLA Bruins depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Brian Rowe Jr., Leland Smith, Shane Rosenthal

WR: Landon Ellis, Aidan Mizell, Marcus Harris

WR: Semaj Morgan, Jalen Saint Paul, Jackson Meehan

LT: Jordan Davis, Mack Indestad, Jensen Somerville

LG: Eugene Brooks, Sean Na'a, Nehemiah Johnson

C: Riley Robell, Derek Osman

RG: Carter Sweazie, Julian Armella

RT: Hall Schmidt, Jaylan Jeffers, Michael McDonald

TE: Josh Phifer, Brayden Loftin, Harry Lodge, Noah Fox-Flores

QB: Ty Dieffenbach, Madden Iamaleava, Colton Gumino

RB: Wayne Knight, Anthony Woods, Jaivian Thomas

Defense

DE: Sahir West, Aiden Gobaira, Cole Cogshell

NT: Amier Washington, Darold DeNgohe, Nico Davillier

DT: Tyson Ford, A.J. Fuimaono, Ashton Sanders

EDGE: Scott Taylor, Anthony Sacca, Dallin Havea

WLB: Jalen Woods, Donavyn Pellot

MLB: Sammy Omosigho, Trent Hendrick, Drew Spinogatti

CB: Scooter Jackson, Osiris Gilbert, Dante Lovett

SS: Malik Hartford, Cole Martin, Aaron Williams

FS: Ta'Shawn James, Mason Rivera, Ty Lee

CB: Rodrick Pleasant, Jhase McMillan, Robert Stafford III

NB: Derrick Barksdale, CJ Lavender

RES: Tao Johnson, Mikey Matthews, Jamier Johnson, Joshua Dixon, Jonah Smith

RES: Sam Yoon, Nico Iamaleava

Special Teams

PT: Curtis Gerrand, Chase Barry, Lennox Miller

PK: Mateen Bhaghani, Mateo Orosco

KO: Mateen Bhaghani, Mateo Orosco

LS: Salem Abdul-Wahab, Giancarlo Cereghino, Halakilangi Muagututi'a

H: Curtis Gerrand, Chase Barry, Lennox Miller

PR: Semaj Morgan

KR: Wayne Knight, Troy Leigber, Cole Martin