UCLA has hired James Madison offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy and defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler to join their new coaching staff under head coach Bob Chesney. Both coordinators were instrumental in James Madison's recent success, with Kennedy's offense ranking highly in points and yards, and Hitschler's defense being among the nation's best in yards and points allowed. Chesney, who led James Madison to a 12-2 record, was hired by UCLA on December 6th.