UCLA tops Minnesota 34-20 to rise to No. 4 in Coaches Poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
UCLA scored a 34-20 victory over Minnesota on November 7, improving to 9-0 for the season. The Bruins maintained a perfect record with a strong fourth-quarter performance, including two 75-yard touchdown passes from Ty Dieffenbach to Aidan Mizell. This win enabled UCLA to move up one spot to No. 4 in the Coaches Poll, while the team's first College Football Playoff ranking had placed them at No. 8. With USC, a ranked opponent, upcoming on November 28, the Bruins seek further recognition from the playoff committee.
- •UCLA improves to 9-0 with the win over Minnesota.
- •Dieffenbach throws two 75-yard TD passes to Mizell.
- •The Bruins rise to No. 4 in the Coaches Poll.
- •UCLA previously ranked No. 8 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
- •Next game is against No. 14 USC on November 28.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — UCLA continues CFP push with win over Minnesota, rise to No. 4 in Coaches Poll
"UCLA ran away with the game again in the fourth quarter and moves up one spot in the Coaches Poll. Will the CFP committee take notice?
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