The UCLA Bruins will turn to Jerry Neuheisel as playcaller, and look for fresh direction
UCLA’s season has unraveled quicker than anyone expected. Four games in, the Bruins’ offense sits near the bottom of college football, and now a major shakeup has arrived. Offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri and the program mutually agreed to part ways Tuesday evening, a university official confirmed.
The decision comes after a start in which the Bruins (0-4, 0-1 Big Ten) have failed to score early in games and ranked 132nd nationally in points per game at 14.2. The lack of production proved costly, with UCLA falling behind 20-0 to Utah, 23-0 to UNLV, 14-0 to New Mexico and 17-0 to Northwestern.
Sunseri’s hire was originally seen as a big win for UCLA, given his track record at Indiana, where the Hoosiers averaged 47.8 points per game last year en route to the College Football Playoff. But the success never translated to Westwood, where the Bruins also ranked 117th in total offense at 321.2 yards per contest.
Tight ends coach Jerry Neuheisel will call plays this Saturday against No. 7 Penn State at the Rose Bowl. Former UCLA offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone is also expected to join the staff as an analyst once the process is finalized.
For the Bruins, this move isn’t just about one coach, it’s about salvaging a season spiraling fast. Now, all eyes turn to whether fresh leadership on offense can spark life into a team searching for answers.
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