UCLA and USC compete for Big Ten title game berth entering Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
As the season progresses, both UCLA Bruins and USC Trojans aim for the Big Ten Championship Game. UCLA, currently 10-0, faces tough challenges against USC and Michigan in the final weeks. The Bruins have strengthened their defense despite losing starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava. USC is set to play Ohio State and Indiana, both dealing with injuries, making the Trojans hopeful in their pursuit. This critical stretch will determine if UCLA and USC can meet for the Big Ten title.
- •UCLA is 10-0 and faces USC and Michigan soon.
- •USC has upcoming games against Ohio State and Indiana.
- •UCLA lost quarterback Nico Iamaleava for the season.
- •USC's Julian Sayin is likely out for the rest of the season.
- •Both teams have a strong chance at the Big Ten title.
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten title game matchup is entirely up in the air entering Week 8
"USC and UCLA are both in the hunt for the Big Ten Championship Game entering the final week of October
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