247 Sports ranks UCLA's toughest football opponents for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
247 Sports has released a ranking of UCLA's 2026 football opponents, placing the Oregon Ducks at the top. UCLA, coming off a challenging 3-9 season, faces a formidable schedule in its first year under head coach Bob Chesney. The rankings reflect a tough slate of Big Ten matchups, with the Bruins expected to encounter strong competition from schools like Michigan and USC. The full list orders opponents based on difficulty, highlighting critical games throughout the season, including a notable matchup against Oregon featuring former UCLA quarterback Dante Moore. The season opens on September 5 against California.
- •UCLA's 2026 opponents ranked from easiest to hardest.
- •Oregon is ranked as UCLA's toughest opponent.
- •UCLA faces Michigan, the 2023 national champions.
- •Opening game is against California on September 5.
- •Key rivalry game against USC is on November 28.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — 247 Sports ranks all of UCLA's 2026 football opponents
"Here's how 247 Sports' Mike Regalado ranks each of UCLA's 2026 football opponents, with Oregon at the No. 1 spot.
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