UCLA to hire James Madison’s Bob Chesney as new head coach

UCLA has reached an agreement to hire James Madison head coach Bob Chesney, securing him on a five-year contract and ending a months-long search for new leadership. Sports Illustrated‘s Bryan Fischer reported Monday that the Bruins have finalized the deal, though the 48-year-old coach will continue guiding the Dukes through their postseason — including Friday’s Sun Belt Championship matchup with Troy and any College Football Playoff appearance (should JMU qualify). UCLA has been hunting for a permanent coach since dismissing DeShaun Foster in September following an 0–3 start. Interim coach Tim Skipper finished out the schedule, but the Bruins