UCLA Bruins

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UCLA Bruins is 3-9 on the season, 4-7-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +6.5. UCLA Bruins is covering at just 36% this season (4-7-1), below the FBS average — a notable trend for spread bettors.

Conference: Big Ten Conference
Stadium: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
Power Rating: +6.5
HFA Rating:2.2 pts
Record: 3-9
ATS: 4-7-1
O/U: 6-5-1

2025 Schedule & Results

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2025 Season Travel Profile

15,246 miles — ranked 8th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 012 mi12 mi
Week 1UtahHome (0 mi)12 mi
Week 2UNLV215 mi227 mi
Week 3New MexicoHome (0 mi)227 mi
Week 4Bye
Week 5Northwestern1,738 mi1,965 mi
Week 6Penn StateHome (0 mi)1,965 mi
Week 7Michigan State1,906 mi3,871 mi
Week 8MarylandHome (0 mi)3,871 mi
Week 9Indiana1,782 mi5,653 mi
Week 10Bye
Week 11NebraskaHome (0 mi)5,653 mi
Week 12Ohio State1,970 mi7,623 mi
Week 13WashingtonHome (0 mi)7,623 mi
Week 14USC12 mi7,635 mi

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Struggles Against the Run

UCLA's defense allowed Nebraska's Emmett Johnson to rush for 129 yards and a touchdown, plus 103 receiving yards and two more scores. Interim coach Tim Skipper admitted the game plan was to stop Johnson, but they failed, indicating a critical weakness against versatile running backs.

Slow Start and Missed Opportunities

UCLA fell behind 27-7 in the first half, with their only first-half score coming on a direct snap run. A missed field goal just before halftime further hindered their comeback, highlighting issues with early-game execution and special teams.

Nico Iamaleava's Resilience

Despite being hit repeatedly, quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 17 of 25 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns, and led the team in rushing with 86 yards. His toughness kept UCLA in the game, but the offense needed more support from the run game and defense.

Late Rally Falls Short

UCLA scored two touchdowns in the second half, including a 45-yard pass and a 9-yard score with under five minutes left, to cut the lead to 28-21. However, they couldn't complete the comeback, showing fight but an inability to overcome the early deficit.

Daunting Upcoming Schedule

After a bye week, UCLA faces No. 1 Ohio State on the road, followed by No. 24 Washington and No. 20 USC. With a 3-6 record, they need to drastically improve on both sides of the ball to compete against these ranked opponents.

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Schedule & Results

UCLA Bruins — 3-9 overall, 4-7-1 ATS, power rating +6.5.