UCLA to face six preseason-ranked opponents in 2026

UCLA football’s 2026 schedule includes six opponents that received votes in the Associated Press Preseason Top-25 poll. The Bruins, led by head coach Bob Chesney, will start their season against the California Golden Bears on September 5. Other opponents in the poll include the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Illinois Fighting Illini, USC Trojans, Oregon Ducks, and Michigan Wolverines. Oregon, ranked No. 2, will visit UCLA on October 10, and UCLA will close its season at home against No. 16 Michigan on November 21 before the crosstown rivalry game with No. 14 USC on November 28.

• 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA plays six opponents with preseason votes in AP's latest poll