Michigan State at UCLA
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Share
Michigan State plays at UCLA on Saturday, October 24. It will be their eighth meeting; UCLA leads the series 4–3.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Rose Bowl, PasadenaForecast: 58°F, wind 1 mph
From the numbers
- UCLA has won four straight against Michigan State, last losing to them in 1965.Share
- UCLA is one of six FBS teams that are unbeaten this season, with BYU, James Madison, Miami, Texas Tech and Utah.Share
Computed from every game through Oct 18 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.
Preview
| Michigan State | UCLA | |
|---|---|---|
| 2–5 | Record | 6–0 |
| 0.02 (118th) | EPA per play | 0.19 (49th) |
| 0.19 (117th) | EPA per play allowed | −0.18 (1st) |
| 44% (66th) | Success rate | 45% (49th) |
| 43% (99th) | Success rate allowed | 33% (2nd) |
| 1.06 (135th) | Explosiveness | 1.22 (80th) |
| 3.5 (100th) | Points per trip inside the 40 | 3.8 (71st) |
| 14% (106th) | Havoc caused | 20% (12th) |
| 0.04 | Opponent-adjusted EPA | 0.17 |
| 0.12 | Opponent-adjusted EPA allowed | −0.06 |
Michigan State
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alessio Milivojevic QB | 93% | 0.10 | 0.14 |
| Camryn Edwards RB | 45% | −0.01 | 0.15 |
| Jaziun Patterson RB | 36% | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Jayden Savoury TE | 17% | 0.35 | |
| Rodney Bullard Jr. WR | 17% | 0.32 | |
| Chrishon Mccray WR | 16% | 0.23 |
Kicker: Liam Boyd, 8.1 points above a replacement kicker on 11 field-goal tries.
UCLA
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Iamaleava QB | 94% | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Wayne Knight RB | 35% | 0.43 | 0.48 |
| Anthony Woods RB | 22% | 0.32 | 0.31 |
| Mikey Matthews WR | 21% | 1.10 | |
| Semaj Morgan WR | 20% | 0.63 | |
| Brian Rowe Jr. WR | 16% | 0.22 |
Kicker: Mateen Bhaghani, 1.7 points below a replacement kicker on seven field-goal tries.
Each side’s numbers this season, with its rank in the nation (first is best, on defense too), from CollegeFootballData.com’s game preview, as of October 18. The better side of each line is bold. Key players are each side’s leading passer, two leading runners and three leading receivers by share of plays. Adjusted: EPA per play adjusted for the defenses faced.
Players to watch
Michigan State
QuarterbackAlessio Milivojevic1,263 passing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Northwestern, 19 of 30, 216 yards, 2 TD; 7 carries, 17 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards- Running backJaziun Patterson327 rushing yards, 5 TDLast: vs. Northwestern, 15 carries, 72 yards; 3 catches, 18 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- SafetyDevin Vaught46 tackles, 1 INTLast: vs. Northwestern, 8 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
UCLA
- Running backWayne Knight571 rushing yards, 11 TDLast: vs. Wisconsin, 13 carries, 23 yards, 1 TD; 3 catches, 6 yardsNo. 5 in FBS in rushing touchdowns
QuarterbackNico Iamaleava982 passing yards, 4 TDLast: at Oregon, 10 of 17, 162 yards, 2 INT; 7 carries, 1 yardTeam leader in passing yards- LinebackerJalen Woods51 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 INTLast: vs. Wisconsin, 9 tackles, 1 sackTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.
In the news
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
UCLA 80% to win.
The line
UCLA −13.5, over/under 47.5.
Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Win chances before kickoff: UCLA 82%, Michigan State 18%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
The series
Every Michigan State–UCLA gameUCLA leads 4–3 in seven meetings.
| 2025 | UCLA 38, Michigan State 13 | |
| 1974 | UCLA 56, Michigan State 14 | |
| 1973 | UCLA 34, Michigan State 21 | |
| 1965 | UCLA 14, Michigan State 12 | Rose Bowl |
| 1965 | Michigan State 13, UCLA 3 | |
| 1955 | Michigan State 17, UCLA 14 | Rose Bowl |
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gameat MichiganNov. 7, 2026
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- ProgramMichigan State history and records
UCLA
- Next gamevs. NevadaOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonUCLA in 2026
- ProgramUCLA history and records