UCLA, 8-0 under Bob Chesney, climbs to No. 4 before Illinois game
The gist
UCLA moved up to No. 4 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after a 34-20 win at Minnesota.
Its closing schedule against Michigan and USC shapes its playoff path.
How it unfolded
- Jan 27, 2026The Big Ten officially announced UCLA's 2026 schedule: seven home games and five on the road.
- May 27, 2026UCLA announced start times and TV details for its first three games, including Nov. 13 (Fri.) against Illinois at 6 p.m. PT on FOX.
- Oct 10, 2026UCLA beat Oregon 17-15 on the road.
Key terms
- US LBM Coaches Poll
- A weekly ranking of top NCAA Division I college football, basketball, and baseball teams, voted on by coaches.
- Big Ten Conference
- A major U.S. collegiate athletic conference, the oldest in NCAA Division I, originally named for its ten member universities.
- College Football Playoff
- An annual single-elimination tournament determining the national champion of NCAA Division I FBS college football.
Source: Wikipedia