Michigan State heads west Saturday, Oct. 24, looking to snap a five-game losing streak when the Spartans face No. 9 UCLA at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
The Spartans (2-5, 0-4 Big Ten) are coming off a heartbreaking 24-21 loss to No. 25 Northwestern last week. Michigan State had a potential go-ahead field goal blocked with a minute remaining before the Wildcats drove downfield and kicked a 34-yard field goal with two seconds left.
UCLA (6-0, 4-0) enters Saturday undefeated under first-year coach Bob Chesney after defeating Wisconsin, 17-7, last week. The Bruins have been one of the Big Ten's biggest surprises, averaging 35.5 points per game while allowing just 16.2.
Predictions: Michigan State football at UCLA
The Bruins have been particularly effective on the ground, averaging 231 rushing yards per game, which ranks 12th nationally. Running back Jalen Knight has rushed for 571 yards and 11 touchdowns, while UCLA's defense is allowing just 97.7 rushing yards per game.
Saturday marks Michigan State's first appearance at the Rose Bowl since the Spartans defeated Stanford, 24-20, in the 100th Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1, 2014. Michigan State has a 4-1 record in Rose Bowl Games, including two victories over UCLA.
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Here's how to watch Michigan State vs. UCLA in Week 8 of the college football season:
What TV channel is Michigan State vs. UCLA on today?
- TV: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+ Premium
- Radio: WJR 760 AM in Detroit; Spartan Media Network
Brad Nessler will handle play-by-play for CBS, with Charles Davis as analyst and Jenny Dell reporting from the sidelines.
George Blaha will have the Michigan State radio call alongside analyst Jehuu Caulcrick and sideline reporter Tre Mosley. The Spartan Media Network pregame show begins at 2 p.m. ET.
Michigan State vs. UCLA start time today
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. PT) Saturday
- Where: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California
- Records: Michigan State 2-5, UCLA 6-0
- Series: UCLA leads, 4-3
Saturday marks the eighth meeting between Michigan State and UCLA. The Bruins have won four consecutive games in the series, including a 38-13 victory in East Lansing last season.
The Spartans won the first three meetings between the programs, including victories in the 1954 and 1956 Rose Bowl Games. UCLA also defeated Michigan State in the 1966 Rose Bowl.
Michigan State's last regular-season trip to Los Angeles to face UCLA came in 1974, when the Bruins defeated the Spartans, 56-14, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
The Spartans will be facing their third ranked opponent of the season after previously playing Notre Dame and Northwestern.
Michigan State vs. UCLA football odds
- Line: UCLA by 15
The ninth-ranked Bruins are heavy favorites against a Michigan State team still searching for its first Big Ten victory under coach Pat Fitzgerald. Betting lines are subject to change.
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