The Bruins started the season with a bang.

New UCLA coach Bob Chesney coaxed inspiring resolve and sharper execution out of the Bruins during a road win over Cal Saturday, giving fans hope.

This team looks completely different from last season.

UCLA defeats California 45-24 in its first game under coach Bob Chesney, scoring 21 unanswered points behind big performances from Wayne Knight and Anthony Woods.

Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta'Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California on Saturday night. Both teams entered the season with new coaches and high hopes but Chesney's team got the best against Tosh Lupoi's Golden Bears by capitalizing on the late miscues by quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. “It was a lot of fun,” Chesney said.

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