UCLA football rises to No. 22 in Coaches Poll after bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The UCLA Bruins moved up to No. 22 in the US LBM Coaches Poll following a bye week. Despite not playing over the weekend, UCLA benefited from other teams dropping out of the rankings, including Penn State and Michigan. The Bruins remain the sixth-highest ranked team in the Big Ten as they build momentum in Bob Chesney's first season. They are set to face Oregon, who is currently favored by 12.5 points, which will be crucial for their ranking.
- •UCLA is 4-0 this season after a bye week.
- •The Bruins climbed from No. 23 to No. 22 in the poll.
- •They are the sixth-ranked team from the Big Ten.
- •Next game is against No. 13 Oregon, who are 12.5 point favorites.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA football climbs to No. 22 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football climbs US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 5 win
"Here's where LSU football ranks in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll. The Tigers moved to 4-1 with a win over McNeese on Saturday.
"Bob Chesney's UCLA Bruins moved up to No. 22 in the US LBM Coaches Poll this week despite enjoying a bye week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 5:14 PMUCLA football climbs to No. 22 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll
Bob Chesney's UCLA Bruins moved up to No. 22 in the US LBM Coaches Poll this week despite enjoying a bye week.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 5:12 PMLSU football climbs US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 5 win
Here's where LSU football ranks in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll. The Tigers moved to 4-1 with a win over McNeese on Saturday.
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