UCLA at Nebraska

Saturday, September 8, 1973

No. 4 Nebraska beat No. 10 UCLA 40–⁠13. It was their fourth meeting; after it, UCLA led the series 3–⁠1.

Away10UCLA9–⁠2 in 1973
13
Home4Nebraska9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1973
40

FinalHigh 75°F, low 64°F, 0.39 in. of rainAttendance 74,966

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Nebraska 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Nebraska leads 8–⁠7 in 15 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Nebraska 28, UCLA 21
2024UCLA 27, Nebraska 20
2015Nebraska 37, UCLA 29Foster Farms Bowl
2013UCLA 41, Nebraska 21
2012UCLA 36, Nebraska 30
1994Nebraska 49, UCLA 21

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