Michigan State Spartans (2-5) vs. UCLA Bruins (6-0)
October 24, 2026 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: UCLA Bruins -13.5 / Michigan State Spartans +13.5; Over/Under: 43.5
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The Michigan State Spartans and the UCLA Bruins meet in week 8 college football action from the Rose Bowl on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins Prediction.
Michigan State Spartans Recap
The Michigan State Spartans come into this game looking to bounce back from their 24-21 loss at the hands of Northwestern last time out to sit at 2-5 this season. After this game, the Spartans will head on the road for a game against Michigan.
Spartans Drop 5th Straight
Alessio Milivojevic has thrown for 1,263 yards, 7 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 65.4% passing while Jaziun Patterson leads Michigan State in rushing with 327 yards and 5 touchdowns. Cam Edwards sits behind Patterson on the ground with 304 yards and 3 touchdowns. Jayden Savoury leads the Spartans in receiving with 261 yards and 27 catches, while Rodney Bullard Jr. trails with 253 yards and 21 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, Devin Vaught has a team-high 46 tackles while Michigan State’s defense as a whole has combined for 12 sacks and 2 interceptions.
UCLA Bruins Recap
The UCLA Bruins come into this game looking to add on to their 17-7 win over Wisconsin last time out to sit at 6-0 this season. After this game, the Bruins will take on Nevada at home.
Bruins Looking To Stay Unbeaten
Nico Iamaleava has thrown for 982 yards, 4 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 62.1% passing while Wayne Knight leads UCLA in rushing with 571 yards and 11 touchdowns. Anthony Woods sits behind Knight on the ground with 347 yards and 5 touchdowns. Semaj Morgan leads the Bruins in receiving with 313 yards and 24 catches along with 2 touchdowns, while Brian Rowe Jr. trails with 209 yards and 14 catches. On defense, Jalen Woods has a team-high 50 tackles while UCLA’s defense as a whole has combined for 13 sacks and 10 interceptions.
Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins Prediction
I’m on UCLA in this one. I get the case to be made for Sparty, but this is a tough spot, going cross country and having one eye if I had to guess on the big rivalry game against Michigan next week. UCLA has had to shift to a backup QB, but the Bruins look like they’ve taken the next man up mentality to this whole deal and I look for UCLA to deliver once again here. Give me UCLA.
