UCLA faces Maryland with significant injuries in Week 4 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 1:07 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

The UCLA Bruins prepare for a Week 4 game against the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday as they seek a 4-0 start to the season. However, UCLA will be missing several key players, including DB Tao Johnson and wide receivers Mikey Matthews and Jonah Smith, all ruled out for the game. Coach Bob Chesney announced that Matthews will be sidelined for the rest of the season after surgery. Aidan Mizzell, Josh Phifer, and Mack Indestad are also listed as questionable, while Jhase McMillan is probable. Maryland has its own injury concerns, with 16 players ruled out, affecting their lineup as they aim to recover from a loss to Virginia Tech.
- •UCLA seeks a 4-0 record against Maryland.
- •Mikey Matthews and Tao Johnson among six players out for UCLA.
- •Aidan Mizzell and others listed as questionable for UCLA.
- •Maryland has 16 players ruled out heading into the matchup.
- •UCLA's head coach confirms Matthews is out for the season.
- 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA football injury report heading into Week 3 versus Maryland
"The UCLA Bruins head east searching for a 4-0 start to their season. UCLA will take on Maryland without DB Tao Johnson and five other Bruins.
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