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Who UCLA's Remaining 2025 Opponents Play This Week
Aug 30, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) runs the ball as offensive lineman Sam Yoon (64) provides coverage against Utah Utes linebacker Lander Barton (8) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The UCLA Bruins (0-3, 0-0 Big Ten) have two weeks to figure out how to navigate the post-DeShaun Foster era before returning to play against Northwestern in Week 5.

Since the Bruins have a bye this week, let's dive into who their remaining opponents are playing this week.

Northwestern Wildcats (1-2, 0-1 Big Ten): BYE

The Wildcats kicked off conference play in Week 3 against No. 4 Oregon. The Ducks handled business as Northwestern dropped 34-14 and 0-1 in Big Ten play. The Wildcats are lowly, but the Bruins are lower, ESPN says UCLA has a 25.4% chance to win when they play on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten): BYE

The No. 2 Nittany Lions remain undefeated this season, but many would argue they haven't been challenged at all. Penn State opened the season against Nevada, FIU and cruised past Villanova, 52-6 in Week 3. Before taking on UCLA, Penn State has its first test against Oregon in Week 5.

Michigan State Spartans (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten): at USC Trojans

The Spartans get their first test against No. 25-ranked Southern California in front of a national crown on FOX at 8 p.m. PT. MSU continued their undefeated start to the season with a 41-24 win over Youngstown State in Week 3.

Maryland Terrapins (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten): at Wisconsin Badgers

Maryland is yet another undefeated UCLA opponent through three weeks, coming out of the weekend with a 44-17 win over FCS Towson. The Terrapins have a test coming up, with matchups against Nebraska, Washington and Nebraska before facing the Bruins.

Indiana Hoosiers (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten): vs Illinois Fighting Illini

Indiana has a huge test against the No. 9-ranked Fighting Illini this week. The No. 19 Hoosiers cruised through non-conference play with a 73-0 shellacking against Indiana State. Indiana is one of four ranked opponents on UCLA's remaining schedule.

Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten): vs Michigan Wolverines

Since merely escaping Cincinnati to open the season, the Cornhuskers have been cruising. Following a Week 3, 59-7 win over Houston Christian, Nebraska enters conference play undefeated and takes on No. 21 Michigan this week.

Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten): BYE

The Buckeyes claimed the No. 1 spot after defeating Texas to open the season and haven't looked back. Ohio State handled business in Week 3, defeating Ohio 37-9. They open up conference play against Washington in a week.

Washington Huskies (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten): at Washington State Cougars

The Huskies had a bye in Week 3 and don't open conference play until Week 5 against Ohio State. Washington takes on Washington State this week with the hopes of entering conference play undefeated.

USC Trojans (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten): vs Michigan State Spartans

A long weather delay in Week 3 didn't hold USC back from proving to voters its worth among the nation's top teams. The Trojans made their way into the AP Top 25 after opening conference play with a 33-17 win over Purdue. Up next, looking to open up conference play 2-0 against MSU.

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

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