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UCLA football drops in USA TODAY Sports college football rankings

The Bruins fall in the rankings after their Big Ten loss to Washington.

After a month of winning, the UCLA Bruins tasted defeat after their loss to the Washington Huskies. Falling 31-19 on the road, the Bruins dropped to 4-6 on the season, 3-5 in the Big Ten, and 13th in the Big Ten standings.

UCLA built momentum after their wins over Rutgers, Nebraska, and Iowa but got a dose of reality against Washington. Proving they are still far away from Big Ten contention, the Bruins head to the drawing board with rival USC on deck this weekend.

But Bruins fans were not the only ones to notice their loss to Washington. Paul Myerburg of USA Today Sports dropped the Bruins five spots in his college football re-ranking. Falling from the No. 85 spot on his ranking to the No. 89 spot, the Bruins tumbled.

With USC and Fresno State still on the schedule, the Bruins have a chance to rise in Myerburg’s rankings, close out the season with an even 6-6 record, and build momentum for 2025 with an influx of talent joining the team.

UCLA football jumps sixteen spots in USA TODAY Sports ranking

The Bruins made a big leap after their win over Iowa last Friday.

After a sluggish start to the season, the UCLA Bruins are finally being recognized for their midseason surge. Starting 1-5 on the season, the UCLA Bruins sit at 4-5 today with a chance to even their record against Washington this Friday.

In this week’s college football re-ranking by Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports, the Bruins moved up sixteen spots from the 100th-best to the 84th-best after taking down Iowa. The biggest jump of any team on Myerberg’s re-ranking, the Bruins are finally being noticed nationally.

Though UCLA is not the most talented team in the Big Ten, their three-game win streak is proof that the Bruins are taking to coaching and leaning into their strengths. Winning on defense and in the passing game, the Bruins are in a good position to continue their success against their final three opponents, Washington, USC, and Fresno State.

If the Bruins can finish their first season in the Big Ten with a winning record and a bowl berth, they could find themselves in Myerberg’s top 50 and go into the 2025 college football season with some serious momentum.

UCLA football sends Iowa packing in Big Ten takedown

The Bruins beat the Hawkeyes at their own game at the Rose Bowl on Friday night.

The UCLA Bruins won their first game at the Rose Bowl this season, knocking off the Iowa Hawkeyes 20-17. After an upset win over Nebraska, the Bruins proved themselves against a gritty Big Ten team and sent the Hawkeyes home empty-handed.

Though the Bruins picked up their third-straight win, the game did not look pretty from the jump. Quarterback Ethan Garbers threw an interception on the game’s first possession, setting the Hawkeyes up with great field position inside UCLA territory. Three plays later, a two-yard touchdown from tailback Kaleb Johnson put Iowa up 7-0, taking the air out of the Rose Bowl.

But the Bruins rallied, showing a level of poise and resiliency not yet seen by the team this season. After falling behind 10-0 in the first quarter, UCLA scored 17 unanswered points and capped off the first half with a 29-yard touchdown strike from Garbers to wideout Logan Loya to take a 17-10 lead.

In the second half, UCLA’s defense took over. Holding the Hawkeyes’ running game to only 80 yards on 2.6 yards per carry, UCLA won Friday night’s Big Ten showdown in the trenches.

Forcing an injured Hawkeye passing game to throw on them,  UCLA’s opportunistic defense tallied three turnovers and proved they could weather an average performance from Garbers by capitalizing on Iowa’s mistakes.

In the end, the Bruins were the more complete team on Friday, demonstrating why they are an up-and-coming Big Ten team to be reckoned with.

Now 4-5 on the season, entering their next game versus Washington, UCLA has a chance to reclaim a .500 record and stay in the hunt for a bowl game berth.

Going deep on UCLA and Iowa’s rushing offense and defense

UCLA and Iowa’s game could be decided by who can defend the run better.

The UCLA Bruins host the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday night, putting the two programs on a collision course with Big Ten implications at the Rose Bowl.

On paper, UCLA and Iowa present an interesting matchup, particularly in the run game. Iowa boasts the 10th-ranked rushing offense in the country, tallying 222.3 yards per game behind tailback Kaleb Johnson, while the Bruins’ stout 11th-ranked run defense allows only 100.4 yards per game.

So, who will have the advantage on Friday night?

In many ways, the Bruins.

Iowa’s offense is built around the run, embracing their hard-nosed, old-school playstyle. When Iowa takes the lead, they can impose their will, run the ball, control the clock, and pile on the points.

That said, Iowa’s reliance on the run is also its greatest weakness. If the Hawkeyes fall behind, their inability to throw the ball makes them incredibly predictable and easy to defend. Averaging only 133.8 yards per game through the air, Iowa’s dismal passing offense ranks 129th in the country, with quarterback Cade McNamara completing only 60% of his passes.

If UCLA’s offense can jump out to an early lead, the Bruins can pressure McNamara and the Hawkeyes to throw the ball and take away their best attribute, potentially lifting them to a win.

UCLA Bruins surge in latest CBS College Football Ranking

UCLA and their Big Ten opponent moved up in the rankings.

The UCLA Bruins are finally hitting their stride this season as they enter the back half of the 2024 college football season. After starting 1-5, the Bruins have rallied to a 3-5 record and knocked off Nebraska for their latest win.

One notable college football ranking took notice.

After a slow start to the season, the Bruins climbed the CBS Sports College Football ranking, rising 14 spots from No. 90 to No. 76. Similarly, after their Big Ten beatdown of Wisconsin, the Bruins opponent this week, Iowa, jumped from No. 36 to No. 27.

Though the Bruins and the Hawkeyes are two very different programs, they share one thing in common: They are trending in the right direction at the right time of the season.

At 6-3, Iowa poses a threat to the Bruins’ two-game win streak. However, with UCLA hosting the Hawkeyes at the Rose Bowl, Iowa will be coming into a hostile environment with a Bruins team looking to pick up their first win at home this season.

How to buy UCLA Bruins vs. Iowa Hawkeyes football tickets

Want to watch the UCLA Bruins vs. Iowa Hawkeyes in person on Friday, Nov. 8? Tickets still remain for as little as $74.

The UCLA Bruins welcome the Iowa Hawkeyes to the Rose Bowl on Friday night for the first time as a member of the Big Ten, and if you want to catch the early college football Week 11 action in person, we have the ticket information you need right here.

The Bruins are just 3-5 overall while winning just two out of six in their first year in the new conference. The good news for UCLA is that they have won their last two against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Nebraska Cornhuskers, respectively.

The Hawkeyes have been better this fall, assembling a 6-3 total tally and a tidy 4-2 mark against fellow Big Ten schools. That has been good enough to earn 13 votes and a de facto No. 34 ranking in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The UCLA Bruins will host the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday, Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. ET.

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How to buy UCLA vs. Iowa football tickets

What better way to spend your Friday night in a historic venue than watching two Football Bowl Subdivision programs face off against each other? Here is what you need to know to get tickets to the Rose Bowl event.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the UCLA Bruins vs. Iowa Hawkeyes are $74.

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How to buy UCLA Bruins vs. Iowa Hawkeyes football tickets

Want to watch the UCLA Bruins vs. Iowa Hawkeyes in person on Friday, Nov. 8? Tickets still remain for as little as $74.

The UCLA Bruins welcome the Iowa Hawkeyes to the Rose Bowl on Friday night for the first time as a member of the Big Ten, and if you want to catch the early college football Week 11 action in person, we have the ticket information you need right here.

The Bruins are just 3-5 overall while winning just two out of six in their first year in the new conference. The good news for UCLA is that they have won their last two against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Nebraska Cornhuskers, respectively.

The Hawkeyes have been better this fall, assembling a 6-3 total tally and a tidy 4-2 mark against fellow Big Ten schools. That has been good enough to earn 13 votes and a de facto No. 34 ranking in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The UCLA Bruins will host the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday, Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. ET.

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How to buy UCLA vs. Iowa football tickets

What better way to spend your Friday night in a historic venue than watching two Football Bowl Subdivision programs face off against each other? Here is what you need to know to get tickets to the Rose Bowl event.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the UCLA Bruins vs. Iowa Hawkeyes are $74.

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How to buy Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Washington Huskies football tickets

Want to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Washington Huskies in person on Saturday, Oct. 12? Tickets still remain for as little as $43.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set for a Saturday afternoon college football clash with the Washington Huskies in Soiux City, and if you want to watch the new-look Big Ten action in person live, we have the details you desire right here.

Iowa have not started the 2024 campaign in its best foot, amassing a 3-2 record so far with a 1-1 tally in conference play. It is hard to blame them, however, for the loss last weekend to the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, but the Hawkeyes still earned two votes in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll.

Washington has been a bit better in its first season as a member of the Big Ten, going 4-2 overall and 2-1 against its nascent conference foes. That has been good enough to earn five votes with a de facto No. 36 ranking in the Coaches Poll.

The Iowa Hawkeyes will host Washington Huskies on Saturday, Oct. 12 at noon ET.

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Neither of these teams are among the top of the conference standings but do not let that fool you. The Big Ten is arguably the strongest league in the nation and any game between member schools is well-worth attending.

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Want to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Washington Huskies in person on Saturday, Oct. 12? Tickets still remain for as little as $43.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set for a Saturday afternoon college football clash with the Washington Huskies in Soiux City, and if you want to watch the new-look Big Ten action in person live, we have the details you desire right here.

Iowa have not started the 2024 campaign in its best foot, amassing a 3-2 record so far with a 1-1 tally in conference play. It is hard to blame them, however, for the loss last weekend to the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, but the Hawkeyes still earned two votes in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll.

Washington has been a bit better in its first season as a member of the Big Ten, going 4-2 overall and 2-1 against its nascent conference foes. That has been good enough to earn five votes with a de facto No. 36 ranking in the Coaches Poll.

The Iowa Hawkeyes will host Washington Huskies on Saturday, Oct. 12 at noon ET.

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How to buy Iowa vs Washington football tickets

Neither of these teams are among the top of the conference standings but do not let that fool you. The Big Ten is arguably the strongest league in the nation and any game between member schools is well-worth attending.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Washington Huskies are $43.

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How to buy Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Washington Huskies football tickets

Want to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Washington Huskies in person on Saturday, Oct. 12? Tickets still remain for as little as $43.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set for a Saturday afternoon college football clash with the Washington Huskies in Soiux City, and if you want to watch the new-look Big Ten action in person live, we have the details you desire right here.

Iowa have not started the 2024 campaign in its best foot, amassing a 3-2 record so far with a 1-1 tally in conference play. It is hard to blame them, however, for the loss last weekend to the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, but the Hawkeyes still earned two votes in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll.

Washington has been a bit better in its first season as a member of the Big Ten, going 4-2 overall and 2-1 against its nascent conference foes. That has been good enough to earn five votes with a de facto No. 36 ranking in the Coaches Poll.

The Iowa Hawkeyes will host Washington Huskies on Saturday, Oct. 12 at noon ET.

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How to buy Iowa vs Washington football tickets

Neither of these teams are among the top of the conference standings but do not let that fool you. The Big Ten is arguably the strongest league in the nation and any game between member schools is well-worth attending.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Washington Huskies are $43.

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