| MATCHUP | Michigan State Spartans | UCLA Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-5 | 6-0 |
| Spread | +14.5 -105 | -14.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +500 | -700 |
| Total | Over 43.5 (-112) | Under 43.5 (-108) |
| Where | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA | |
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | CBS | |
In this article, we will formulate a Michigan State vs UCLA Prediction for this College Football Week 8 matchup on Saturday, October 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
UCLA Bruins Preview
UCLA has a 6-0 record and a 4-0 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 17-7 home win against Wisconsin and will face Nevada and Minnesota next.
Offensively, UCLA averages 35.5 points per game, ranking 34th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 16.2 points per game, which is 22nd. UCLA averages 445.8 total yards per game (214.8 passing and 231.0 rushing), while allowing 292.3 total yards per game (97.7 rushing and 194.7 passing).
Nico Iamaleava leads UCLA with 982 passing yards with 62.1% completed passes and 4 touchdowns. Wayne Knight leads the team in rushing yards with 571, while Semaj Morgan has a team-high 313 receiving yards and 24 receptions. Defensively, Jalen Woods and Samuel Omosigho lead the team with 50 total tackles each, while Samuel Omosigho leads the team with 3 sacks.
Michigan State Spartans Preview
Michigan State has a 2-5 record and a 0-4 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 21-24 home loss against Northwestern and will face Michigan and Washington next.
Offensively, Michigan State averages 21.3 points per game, ranking 114th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 25.4 points per game, which is 82nd. Michigan State averages 310.7 total yards per game (191.6 passing and 119.1 rushing), while allowing 342.6 total yards per game (140.7 rushing and 201.9 passing).
Alessio Milivojevic leads Michigan State with 1,263 passing yards with 65.4% completed passes and 7 touchdowns. Jaziun Patterson leads the team in rushing yards with 327, while Jayden Savoury has a team-high 261 receiving yards and 27 receptions. Defensively, Devin Vaught has a team-high 46 total tackles (31 of them solo), while Eli Coenen leads the team with 3.5 sacks.
Michigan State vs UCLA Prediction
In this Michigan State vs UCLA prediction, UCLA is coming as -14.5 home favorites. UCLA has been undefeated this season and has covered the spread in all six games. They are currently ranked 9th in the entire nation and have been a top-34 team both offensively and defensively for a +19.3 point differential. They will be facing a struggling Michigan State team that has lost five straight and has scored just 13 points in its two road games. Take the better team in UCLA and lay the -14.5 at home in this one.