UCLA Bruins rise to No. 7 in AP college football poll after win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

The UCLA Bruins improved to No. 7 in the Associated Press college football poll following a 28-10 victory over Michigan State at the Rose Bowl on October 25, 2026. UCLA moved up two spots after previous ranked teams BYU, Texas Tech, and Ole Miss lost. Despite not receiving any first-place votes, the Bruins advanced as they continue their season. They are now one of four Big Ten teams in the rankings alongside Ohio State, Indiana, and Northwestern. With five regular season games remaining, UCLA needs to win three to enhance its chances of making the College Football Playoffs this season.
- •UCLA's victory over Michigan State was on October 25, 2026.
- •The Bruins previously ranked No. 9, climbed to No. 7 in the AP poll.
- •Texas Longhorns moved up eight spots to No. 11.
- •Miami (FL) remains at No. 1; Ohio State, Georgia, Indiana, and Notre Dame fill the top five.
- •USC fell out of the Top 25 following a loss to Wisconsin.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA moves up two spots in this week's AP college football poll
"The UCLA Bruins are now the No. 7 team in the country after defeating Michigan State 28-10 in Week 8 at the Rose Bowl.
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