UCLA, Virginia Tech Fire Head Coaches After 0-3 Starts

UCLA fired football coach DeShaun Foster just three games into the 2025 season after the Bruins started 0-3 with losses to Utah, UNLV, and New Mexico, including a 35-10 defeat to New Mexico that was a historic win for the Lobos. The team has struggled offensively and defensively, ranking near the bottom nationally, despite the addition of former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who has posted mixed performance numbers with 608 passing yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee over an NIL dispute, but his replacement at Tennessee, Joey Aguilar, has thrived, contributing to the Volunteers' strong start and No. 15 ranking. Tim Skipper has been named interim head coach for UCLA, and a 30-day transfer portal window has opened for players. Meanwhile, Virginia Tech also fired head coach Brent Pry after an 0-3 start and a home loss to Old Dominion, signaling a shift in their program direction and opening their own transfer portal period. Both coaching changes underscore the high stakes and rapid turnover in college football as teams struggle to find winning formulas early in the season.