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UCLA Bruins enter USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll at No. 23

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 10:05 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

UCLA Bruins enter USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll at No. 23

Summary

The UCLA Bruins have made their debut in the USA TODAY Sports US LBM Coaches Poll at No. 23 following a strong 4-0 start to the 2026 college football season. They earned this ranking after a decisive 54-3 victory over Maryland at SECU Stadium. This marks the first time the Bruins have been ranked this season, with their offense particularly effective in Big Ten play, scoring over 50 points in both conference games. The Bruins are now positioned between the No. 24 Michigan Wolverines and the No. 22 Penn State Nittany Lions, both of whom experienced significant drops after losses this week. The poll reflects eight Big Ten teams among the Top-25 rankings after the fourth week of the season.

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By the Numbers

•UCLA Bruins are ranked No. 23 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll.
•The team is 4-0 following a 54-3 win against Maryland.
•UCLA scored over 50 points in both Big Ten conference games.
•Michigan Wolverines and Penn State Nittany Lions dropped in the rankings.
•Eight Big Ten teams are currently in the Top-25.

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10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Undefeated Bruins make it onto USA TODAY Sports US LBM Coaches Poll

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The UCLA Bruins made their first appearance on USA TODAY Sports US LBM Coaches Poll in the fourth week of the 2026 college football season.
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