DevilsDigest.com is reporting that Arizona State offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone is heading to UCLA to become its new offensive coordinator. Still working on getting it confirmed from the UCLA side – a source said it’s close – but this has been in the works for a while now and should be done soon.

Mazzone has extensive experience, both in college and the pros, and he’s largely credited for turning around the Arizona State offense quickly with Brock Osweiler.
mazzone has served as offensive coordinator at Mississippi, Auburn, Oregon State, North Carolina State, again at Mississippi and then the Sun Devils, whom he led to the No. 11 passing offense, No. 25 scoring offense and No. 26 total offense.

While Jim L. Mora’s first few hires – Adrian Klemm, Steve Broussard and Demetrice Martin – have been primarily lauded for their recruiting abilities and relationships, Mazzone’s hire would lend a major boost to game-planning and scheming, particularly with his recent success at Arizona State.