​Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesUCLA Bruins looking to give Bob Chesney long-term extension appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Bob Chesney’s first year with the UCLA Bruins has been so incredible that he is on pace for a serious contract extension with the program.Chesney is earning his stripes as one of the best coaches in the country. He has helped UCLA return to prominence, being one of the top squads in the nation as they are firm in the mix for the College Football Playoffs.His remarkable success with UCLA has garnered him contract extension talks, per football insider Bruce Feldman. He went on the Jim Rome show to discuss Chesney’s contract update, believing he is on pace to get a deal done for the long term.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)“Sources are telling us that they expect a deal to get done to keep him there very soon. They feel really good about the direction things are going with those conversations. Obviously, that’s be huge news for for the Bruins because, as you said, the guy’s been a revelation. He’s won everywhere he’s been, but this is a very different job. And I think early on, and I’m talking about before the season started, you’d hear all this positive buzz,” Feldman said.“We did a big story at the Athletic about how his message is resonating with the local high school coaches in Southern California, and everybody been wowed by them, and that’s all great. But it’s one thing to do that and be very positive and energetic and engaging. It’s another thing when the games actually start to happen.”Is an extension in the works to keep Bob Chesney at UCLA?? @BruceFeldmanCFBpic.twitter.com/zaFunoeQjO— Jim Rome (@jimrome) November 13, 2026What lies ahead for Bob Chesney, UCLAThe UCLA Bruins are on pace for their best season in ages. Bob Chesney played a major role in bringing them back to prominence in the college football world.UCLA boasts a perfect 9-0 record this season, going 6-0 in its Big Ten contests. They control the top spot in the conference standings, being above the Indiana Hoosiers and the Oregon Ducks.The No. 4 Bruins will conclude preparations for their next matchup, being at home. They host the Illinois Fighting Illini in Week 11 as kickoff commences on Nov. 13 at 9 p.m. ET.Related: Big 12 news: Conference releases statements on possible schedule changes as FAA grounds flightsRelated: Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham buried on Colin Cowherd’s show for not even ‘winning the press conference’