ESPN predicts Wisconsin football vs. UCLA score in Week 7 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

The Wisconsin Badgers will face the No. 12 UCLA Bruins this week, with the game scheduled for Saturday. ESPN's Bill Connelly projects a 27-20 victory for UCLA, despite the Bruins losing quarterback Nico Iamaleava to injury. Wisconsin is coming off a bye week, with a record of 4-1 after recovering from a loss to Notre Dame. First-year coach Luke Fickell’s challenges include improving his road record of 5-10 since taking over the program.
- •Wisconsin Badgers are 4-1 this season.
- •UCLA Bruins ranked No. 12 with an undefeated record.
- •Nico Iamaleava is injured and will not play.
- •ESPN gives UCLA a 68% chance to win the game.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN predicts the final score of Wisconsin football vs. UCLA in Week 7
"Despite Iamaleava’s absence, Bill Connelly’s SP+ still projects the Bruins to beat the Badgers 27-20.
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