UCLA’s running backs continue growth as quarterback room keeps changing

UCLA’s running backs continue growth as quarterback room keeps changing

LOS ANGELES — Sound waves came flooding out of UCLA football’s DJ booth, blasting Dr. Dre’s “Still D.R.E.” during the final 11-on-11 team period of practice Saturday morning. The Bruins’ running backs are already competitive, and adding the elements of loud music and intentionally planned goal-line run drills brings it out even more. “They’re competing with each other just to see who can take contact and still get in the end zone,” head coach De…

Former Cal, McClymonds running back Jaivian Thomas transfers to UCLA

Cal is losing another running back. Jaivian Thomas, who starred at McClymonds High before moving on to Cal, is transferring to UCLA, sources told the Bay Area News Group.  Thomas was Cal’s leading rusher in 2024, compiling 626 yards on 100 carries and seven touchdowns. He is an Oakland native who was the 2022 Bay Area News Group Alameda County Player of the Year.  Cal’s running back room has been devastated by transfers within the past week. The…

Jaivian Thomas transfers to UCLA

Credit: Rob HwangCal running back Jaivian Thomas has officially announced his transfer to UCLA. The Golden Bears will have a brand new backfield in 2025. hayesfawcett3A post shared by @hayesfawcett3With Jaydn Ott off to Oklahoma, and Kadarius Calloway, Byron Cardwell and Justin Williams-Thomas all portalling, the Bears will have to look to new faces to lead the way in the run game. Jamaal Wiley and freshman Anthony League are the two scholarship…