Bob Chesney likes it here. 

He actually, actually likes it here.

That was the extremely coveted UCLA soccer coach’s message Tuesday when requested about fan issues regarding him presumably leaving for another job amid his skyrocketing status.

UCLA Bruins head coach Bob Chesney leaves the discipline after defeating the Michigan State Spartans at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Getty Images

“This is the greatest place in the world to play football,” Chesney said. “I think it’s the biggest place in the world to coach soccer. I think I’m extraordinarily blessed to be here. My household loves it here, I love it here; I imply, it’s November nearly, look at us out here.

“So I truly love it. And again, the vision that I have for this place as an outsider looking in, is all things that are being met with that same energy, a plan of moving forward, an idea of chasing greatness and not being afraid to consider this big-time college football and to start building the program that way. So, very excited about our future and how things roll.”

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney greets UCLA defensive back Cole Martin (4) before an NCAA school soccer sport against Oregon Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Eugene, Ore. AP Photo/Lydia Ely

In Year 1, Chesney has the unbeaten and seventh-ranked Bruins (7-0 general, 5-0 Big Ten) firmly in the operating for a spot in the College Football Playoff, persevering with a run of success that has spanned every division of school soccer.

His rapid success at a place that has not appeared in a main bowl sport since the 1999 Rose Bowl has caught the consideration of everyone in the school soccer business.

That could make Chesney a sizzling commodity in a teaching carousel that already contains openings at Baylor, N.C. State and Maryland, with more absolutely to come.

Even if Chesney needs to keep on his own accord, it would behoove UCLA to tear up his present five-year, $33.75 million contract and reward him with more years and considerably more cash while also giving raises to his employees.

The Bruins can enhance to 8-0 for the first time since 2005 on Saturday when they face Nevada at the Rose Bowl in a uncommon midseason nonconference sport.