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How UCLA's Remaining 2025 Opponents Did in Week 2
Aug 30, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) throws as offensive lineman Courtland Ford (77) provides coverage against Utah Utes defensive end John Henry Daley (90) during the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Time is running out for the UCLA Bruins (0-2, 0-0 Big Ten) to rack up meaningful wins before a gauntlet of a conference schedule comes along,

Following its 30-23 loss to UNLV on Saturday, UCLA is the only Big Ten team yet to pick up a win through two weeks of the season. With one more non-conference game remaining, let's take a look at how the Bruins' remaining 2025 opponents have done thus far.

New Mexico Lobos (1-1, 0-0 Mountain West)

The Lobos picked up their first win of the year against FCS Idaho State -- which is a team that has matched up against UNLV as well this season -- a week after pushing No. 14 Michigan to its limits.

UCLA has an 81.4% chance to win the game, according to ESPN Analytics, the Bruins' final remaining matchup in which they are favored by ESPN for the season.

Northwestern Wildcats (1-1, 0-0 Big Ten)

The Wildcats recovered from an embarrasing Week 1 loss to Tulane by dominating Western Illinois 42-7. Northwestern sits as a favorite over UCLA ahead of their Week 5 matchup, given a 60.7% chance to win on Sept. 27.

Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten)

Penn State remains the No. 2 team in the nation after back-to-back wins to start the season, but many feel the Nittany Lions haven't quite been tested yet. Nonetheless, a 34-0 shutout against FIU after handling Nevada 46-11 may be all the proof needed.

The Bruins are heavy underdogs with a 10.0% chance to win their Week 6 clash in the Rose Bowl, according to ESPN Analytics.

Michigan State Spartans (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten)

MSU survived a 42-40 double-overtime shootout against Boston College to start the season undefeated. The Spartans came into the season projected to be a slightly worse team than UCLA, but they're now favored with a 72.8% ESPN Analytics chance to win in Week 7.

Maryland Terrapins (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten)

Maryland proves as a staggering indication that UCLA's schedule may be more difficult than few projected it to be. The Terrapins handled business, 20-9, over Northern Illinois to start the season 2-0.

Indiana Hoosiers (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten)

The Hoosiers climbed up two spots to secure the No. 22 spot in the nation after a dominating 56-9 win over Kennesaw State. The Hoosiers mark the beginning of UCLA's gauntlet five-game stretch to close the season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten)

More dominance from a UCLA opponent in Week 2. Nebraska, after narrowly escaping Cincinnati to open the season, ousted Akron 68-0. The matchup against the Cornhuskers was viewed as a "toss-up" going into the season, and now it's looking like Nebraska has a huge edge over UCLA.

Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten)

Fresh off moving to No. 1 in the country with a victory over Texas, the Buckeyes eased through a 70-0 win over Grambling. The mid-November matchup against Ohio State is UCLA's lowest percentage chance to win given by ESPN Analytics, 2.7%.

Washington Huskies (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten)

The Huskies mark yet another UCLA opponent to start the season 2-0 after beating UC Davis 70-10. Washington projects as a potential (yet far-fetched) win amidst the Bruins' roughest stretch of the season.

USC Trojans (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten)

The Trojans may very well be on their way to becoming a Top 25 teams as soon as they play some competent competition. Nonetheless, USC is reeling off two high-scoring wins -- 73-13 against Missouri State in Week 1 and 59-20 against Georgia Southern on Saturday.

This article first appeared on UCLA Bruins on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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