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How UCLA's Remaining 2025 Opponents Did in Week 6
Oct 4, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Kyron Hudson (1) is tackled by UCLA Bruins linebacker Jonjon Vaughns (6) during the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The UCLA Bruins (1-4, 1-1 Big Ten) were one of the biggest winners of the college football weekend for their stunning 42-37 win over No. 7 Penn State.

With the outlook of UCLA's season looking drastically different from what it was entering Saturday, let's take a look at how the Bruins' remaining 2025 opponents did in the week and what it means for UCLA moving forward.

Michigan State Spartans (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten)

The Spartans are the next team on UCLA's schedule and are reeling from back-to-back losses. Michigan State played Nebraska this week in Lincoln, Nebraska, and lost 38-27 to the Cornhuskers.

This is a good sign for the Bruins, coming off a momentous win against Penn State, to take on a Michigan State team that has lost its last two games by a wide margin. The only wrinkle? Not only is UCLA going on the road, which has already come with its challenges since moving to the Big Ten, but Saturday's matchup kicks off at 9 a.m. PT, the earliest kickoff time of UCLA's season.

Maryland Terrapins (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten)

The Terrapins were one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten entering Week 6. The momentum carried over to their matchup against Washington, as they jumped out to an early lead. But the Huskies stormed back from 20 points to hand Maryland a 24-20 loss.

Maryland was one of UCLA's easiest opponents on the schedule going into the season, but their hot start -- along with the Bruins' calamity -- makes the Terrapins favorites in Week 8.

Indiana Hoosiers (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten): BYE

The Hoosiers had a bye this week to " cool off" after their tremendous start. Despite not playing, Indiana still moved up a spot in the updated AP Top 25 from No. 8 to No. 7 in the nation after Penn State fell out of the rankings altogether. Indiana marks the start of UCLA's toughest stretch of the season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten)

Nebraska bounced back from a loss against No. 21 Michigan two weeks ago and came out of its bye week to defeat Michigan State, 38-27. The Cornhuskers have a pretty favorable schedule before taking on the Bruins in Week 11, a matchup where ESPN gives the Bruins an 18.0% chance to win.

Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten)

The No. 1 team in the nation continues to dominate as the Buckeyes handed out a 42-3 shellacking to Minnesota this week. Since its season-opening win against Texas, Ohio State has cruised through a light schedule. The Buckeyes face another test next week, going on the road against No. 17 Illinois.

Washington Huskies (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten)

Washington bounced back from a loss to the Buckeyes by storming back from down 20 against a red-hot Maryland team, defeating the Terrapins 24-20. The Huskies were yet another team projected to be worse than the Bruins entering the season that turned out to be much better. There's still a ton of season left before they match up in Week 13.

USC Trojans (4-1, 2-1 Big Ten): BYE

The Bruins' crosstown rivals had a bye this week. USC has a pretty daunting couple of weeks ahead of it, hosting No. 15 Michigan this week and going on the road against No. 16 Notre Dame the next week. The Trojans and UCLA can be vastly different teams by the time they match up in the final game of the season.

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

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