Illinois at UCLA
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 PM ET Share
Illinois plays at UCLA on Friday, November 13, at 9 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 13th meeting; the series is even at 6–6.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
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From the numbers
- 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 17 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.
Players to watch
Illinois
- ReceiverCollin Dixon47 catches, 608 yards, 9 TDLast: at Michigan State, 7 catches, 62 yards, 1 TDNo. 3 in FBS in receiving touchdowns
QuarterbackKatin Houser1,440 passing yards, 12 TDLast: at Michigan State, 20 of 29, 194 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 5 carries, 14 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards- Defensive backMatthew Bailey41 tackles, 1 INTLast: at Michigan State, 4 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.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
UCLA 68% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Illinois–UCLA gameTied 6–6 in 12 meetings.
| 2011 | Illinois 20, UCLA 14 | Fight Hunger Bowl |
| 2004 | UCLA 35, Illinois 17 | |
| 2003 | UCLA 6, Illinois 3 | |
| 1991 | UCLA 6, Illinois 3 | John Hancock Bowl |
| 1983 | UCLA 45, Illinois 9 | Rose Bowl |
| 1964 | Illinois 26, UCLA 7 |
Around this game
Illinois
- Next gamevs. IowaNov. 21, 2026
- SeasonIllinois in 2026
- ProgramIllinois history and records
UCLA
- Next gameat MichiganNov. 21, 2026
- SeasonUCLA in 2026
- ProgramUCLA history and records