Minnesota at UCLA

Saturday, September 30, 1978

No. 18 UCLA beat Minnesota 17–⁠3. It was their third meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayMinnesota5–⁠6 in 1978
3
Home18UCLA8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1978
17

FinalHigh 94°F, low 64°FAttendance 40,369

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

UCLA 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Minnesota leads 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Minnesota 21, UCLA 17
1978UCLA 17, Minnesota 3
1977Minnesota 27, UCLA 13
1961Minnesota 21, UCLA 3Rose Bowl

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