UCLA Bruins (4-5) | Need: 2 Wins
Remaining Games: @Washington, vs. USC, vs. Fresno State
Key Game: @Washington (11/15)
The UCLA Bruins had a demanding schedule to begin the season. They won at Hawai’i before playing eventual ranked teams: Indiana (who beat them worse than anyone else has), LSU, Oregon, Penn State, and then Minnesota. Sitting at 1-5, the Bruins could have quit, but they have won three straight games, including victories over Nebraska and Iowa, but they still need two more wins to reach a bowl game. The Bruins finish against Fresno State, which they should win, but they must find a win against USC or Washington. They are a slight underdog to Washington on Friday night, and a loss there means they must beat USC at home. The Trojans have switched quarterbacks, and no one knows how that will go. UCLA is playing like the better team and must find a way to win at home.
Verdict: Bowl
