2023 UCLA Predictions: Game-By-Game

Sept 23: at Utah – Loss Facing Utah on the road poses a tough challenge. Utah’s home advantage and robust defense might prove difficult for the Bruins to overcome, resulting in a narrow loss.

3-1

Sept 30: Bye Week An open date in the schedule allows the Bruins to regroup, analyze their performance, and refine their strategies.

3-1

Oct 7: Washington State – Win Back in action, UCLA faces Washington State with renewed energy. A well-coordinated defense and strategic passing game should yield a convincing victory.

4-1

Oct 14: at Oregon State – Loss The trip to Oregon State is likely to be a test of UCLA’s resilience. Despite their best efforts, the Bruins might experience a setback against a formidable opponent. DJ Uiagalelei was named the starter, and he’s one of the more boom-or-bust players in the Pac-12 this season.

4-2

Oct 21: at Stanford – Win The Bruins’ journey takes them to Stanford, where tactical prowess and effective quarterback play could tip the scales in UCLA’s favor, resulting in a hard-fought win.

5-2

Oct 28: Colorado – Win As the season progresses, UCLA’s cohesion and teamwork become more evident. A comprehensive approach on both ends of the field should lead to a triumph over Colorado. Even with the fresh outlook of Coach Prime, UCLA is still the better team.

6-2

Nov 4: at Arizona – Loss Facing Arizona on the road presents another challenge for UCLA. The Bruins might fall short due to Arizona’s defensive tenacity, resulting in a close loss.

6-3

Nov 11: Arizona State – Win Back on home turf, the Bruins aim to showcase their progress. An agile defense and strategic offensive maneuvers should secure a victory against Arizona State.

7-3

Nov 18: at USC – Loss In the intense rivalry matchup against USC, UCLA faces a formidable opponent. Despite a valiant effort, the Bruins might experience a setback on the road. Caleb Williams is just too much for the defense as they lose by two scores.

7-4

Nov 25: Cal – Win The season finale against Cal serves as a testament to UCLA’s growth. A combination of strong defense and calculated offensive moves should lead to a satisfying victory.

8-4

Final Prediction: 8 Wins, 4 Losses UCLA is projected to finish the season with a record of 8 wins and 4 losses, leaving them bowl-eligible with two fewer wins than the previous year. I think as Moore finally settles into the offense it’ll be a bit too late for them to catch on, but if Moore looks ready to go in Week 1, expect at least 1 more win.