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UCLA depth chart vs Minnesota, Week 10

at Minnesota · Sat Nov 7

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Starters

  1. QBTy Dieffenbach
  2. RBWayne Knight
  3. WRBrian Rowe Jr.
  4. TEBrayden Loftin
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    81
    Ty DieffenbachRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    67
    Madden IamaleavaRS FR
  3. 17
    66
    Colton GuminoRS FR
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Defense starters

  1. DESahir West
  2. NTTyson Ford
  3. DTAmier Washington
  4. EDGEScott Taylor
  5. WLBJalen Woods
  6. MLBSammy Omosigho
  7. LCBDante Lovett
  8. SSMalik Hartford
  9. FSTa'Shawn James
  10. RCBScooter Jackson
  11. NBDerrick Barksdale
RB
  1. 3
    91
    Wayne KnightRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    71
    Anthony WoodsRS SR/TR
  3. 21
    67
    Jaivian ThomasSR/TR
WR-X
  1. 2
    84
    Brian Rowe Jr.SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    84
    Leland SmithSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 86
    61
    Jalen Saint PaulRS SO/TR

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Next game kickoff time

UCLA Bruins plays Minnesota away on Sat, Nov 7. Kickoff time not announced yet.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the UCLA depth chart so far in Week 9. Last changes: Week 7

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachBob Chesney1st season
Offensive CoordinatorDean Kennedy
Defensive CoordinatorColin Hitschler
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
33.5
Yards/G
427.6
Pass Yds/G
208.1
Rush Yds/G
219.5
TO Margin
5
3rd Down %
45.54%
Total TD
32
Sacks
20
TFL
36
INT
16
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Why this rating
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Results this season+4.3 pts

Beat Oregon Ducks (then #5) in week 6.

2025 SP+: 9.2

85%

Roster talent: 82nd percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #62 national

6%

Returning production: 57%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; +4.3 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

36 adds in two-deep · avg 84 OVR · top add: S. West (DE, 98, from James Madison)

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UCLA Bruins transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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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 Brayden Loftin. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Ty Dieffenbach is the projected starting quarterback for UCLA as of November 1, 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 Brayden Loftin at tight end.

The full UCLA Bruins two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Ty Dieffenbach · QBWayne Knight · RBBrian Rowe Jr. · WR-XBrayden Loftin · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is UCLA's starting quarterback?
Ty Dieffenbach is the projected starting quarterback for UCLA as of November 1, 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?
Brayden Loftin is the projected starter at tight end for UCLA, with Josh Phifer listed second.
When was the UCLA Bruins depth chart last updated?
The UCLA Bruins depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 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 Minnesota away on Sat, Nov 7. Kickoff time not announced yet.
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Full UCLA roster

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

Offense

WR: Brian Rowe Jr., Leland Smith, Jalen Saint Paul

WR: Landon Ellis, Aidan Mizell, Russell Weir

WR: Semaj Morgan, Shane Rosenthal, Kenneth Moore III

LT: Mack Indestad, Jensen Somerville

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

C: Riley Robell, Derek Osman

RG: Carter Sweazie, Julian Armella, JD Dean

RT: Hall Schmidt, Jaylan Jeffers, K.D. Arnold

TE: Brayden Loftin, Josh Phifer, Harry Lodge, Noah Fox-Flores, Stevie Amar Jr.

QB: Ty Dieffenbach, Madden Iamaleava, Colton Gumino

RB: Wayne Knight, Anthony Woods, Jaivian Thomas, Troy Leigber, Karson Cox

Defense

DE: Sahir West, Aiden Gobaira, Cole Cogshell, Nico Davillier

NT: Tyson Ford, Darold DeNgohe, Maxwell Roy

DT: Amier Washington, A.J. Fuimaono, Ashton Sanders

EDGE: Scott Taylor, Anthony Sacca, Ryan McCulloch, Dallin Havea

WLB: Jalen Woods, Donavyn Pellot, Matt Muasau

MLB: Sammy Omosigho, Trent Hendrick, Drew Spinogatti

CB: Dante Lovett, Osiris Gilbert, Jamier Johnson

SS: Malik Hartford, Cole Martin, Logan Hirou

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

CB: Scooter Jackson, Robert Stafford III, Jhase McMillan

NB: Derrick Barksdale, CJ Lavender, Aaron Williams

RES: Tao Johnson, Mikey Matthews, Rodrick Pleasant, Sam Yoon, Jonah Smith

RES: Nico Iamaleava, Jordan Davis

Special Teams

PT: Curtis Gerrand, Chase Barry

PK: Mateen Bhaghani, Mateo Orosco

KO: Mateen Bhaghani, Mateo Orosco

LS: Giancarlo Cereghino, Salem Abdul-Wahab

H: Curtis Gerrand, Chase Barry

PR: Semaj Morgan

KR: Wayne Knight, Troy Leigber