ESPN predicts Wisconsin football vs. UCLA score in Week 7 matchup

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

ESPN predicts Wisconsin football vs. UCLA score in Week 7 matchup
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN predicts the final score of Wisconsin football vs. UCLA in Week 7
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Despite Iamaleava’s absence, Bill Connelly’s SP+ still projects the Bruins to beat the Badgers 27-20.

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