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**UCLA’s Foster on Hot Seat After Dismal Start to 2025 Season**

**LOS ANGELES, CA –** The dream start to UCLA’s 2025 season has quickly turned into a nightmare, placing second-year head coach DeShaun Foster’s job security in serious jeopardy. After an unexpected addition of star quarterback Nico Iamaleava through the transfer portal ignited hopes, back-to-back losses to open the season have cast a dark cloud over the program.

CBS Sports experts discussed the situation on Sunday’s episode of “College Football Insiders,” highlighting the growing concerns surrounding Foster’s leadership. A Week 2 loss to UNLV, coupled with a season-opening rout at the hands of Utah, have triggered alarm bells both within the university and across the college football landscape.

“It’s not a particularly expensive buyout,” noted CBS Sports analyst Chris Hummer, referring to Foster’s contract. “If things continue to go the wrong direction, that is a job a lot of people in this space are looking at as one that could come open.”

Foster, an alumnus of UCLA, signed a five-year deal with a relatively modest salary compared to his peers. Some analysts are calling the hire cheap. The current situation puts the school in a difficult situation because, as another analyst put it, firing an alum can ruin the relationship. But, the team’s performance puts the program in danger.

Concerns about the roster’s deficiencies, particularly on the offensive line and at wide receiver, have been raised by analysts. Iamaleava’s camp, too, reportedly had questions about the offensive line and wide receiver room prior to the season. The quarterback has not had a good supporting cast and the team has not been scoring points.

Foster, who lacks prior head coaching or coordinator experience, now faces an uphill battle to salvage the season and retain his position.

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