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UCLA football receives $10 million gift from alum Angelo M. Mazzone

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UCLA received a gift from Angelo Mazzone III to the tune of $10 million, per Ben Bolch of the California Post. A statement was released Wednesday.

“UCLA alumnus and longtime supporter Angelo Mazzone III has committed $10 million to UCLA’s football program to endow the UCLA head coach position and strength key areas that advance student-athlete success,” the statement read. Bob Chesney enters his first year as head coach of the Bruins in 2026.

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“A gift of this magnitude from such a dedicated, impactful and cherished member of the Bruin family is deeply humbling,” Chesney said. “Angelo’s commitment reflects an unwavering belief in what this program stands for. We will work every day to honor that trust. We can’t thank him enough for investing in the future of our student-athletes and the success of UCLA football.”

This planned gift adds to decades of support from Mazzone, who earned his bachelor’s degree and J.D. from UCLA. He made his first gift in 1977.

In 1982, Mazzone left the school to pursue business ventures. He has never missed a Bruins home game and has missed only 10 away games in almost six decades, per the release.

“UCLA has been responsible for all the greatest things that have happened in my life,” Mazzone said. “Much of what I have accomplished is going right back there. I am indebted to the relationships I’ve enjoyed with so many very special people as part of the UCLA Football family.” 

UCLA AD Martin Jarmond also released a statement. He thanked the distinguished alum for the gift to the football program.

“On behalf of UCLA Athletics, I want to extend our sincere gratitude to Angelo for this extraordinary commitment to our football program,” Jarmond said. “Angelo has been a champion of UCLA Football and a fixture on the sidelines for nearly six decades. This generous gift strengthens the foundation of our program, not only for the Bruins of today, but also for future generations.”