No. 8 UCLA (8-0) visits Minnesota (5-3) on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, on FOX, as the network's Big Noon Kickoff game. A year after going 3-9, UCLA is unbeaten and 5-0 in the Big Ten, and it goes into Minneapolis as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of just 39.5. The BettorEdge community board has the Bruins at -233 and the Gophers at +178. Minnesota has the last word in this series: it won 21-17 at the Rose Bowl in 2024, the only meeting since UCLA joined the Big Ten.
Moneyline, spread and total for FOX's noon game, updated through kickoff, on the game page.
See the live boardQuick comparison
| UCLA Bruins | Minnesota Golden Gophers | |
|---|---|---|
| Record and rank | 8-0 (5-0 Big Ten), No. 8 | 5-3 (3-2 Big Ten), unranked |
| Points per game | 33.5 | 25.3 |
| Points allowed per game | 13.4 | 20.5 |
| Quarterback | Nico Iamaleava, 982 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT | Drake Lindsey, 1,592 yards, 10 TD, 6 INT |
| Leading rusher | Wayne Knight, 680 yards, 12 TD | TJ Thomas, 379 yards, 1 TD |
| Leading receiver | Semaj Morgan, 36 catches, 415 yards | Javon Tracy, 46 catches, 460 yards |
| Sack leader | Sammy Omosigho, 5.5 | TJ Bush Jr., 5 |
| Community moneyline | -233 | +178 |
Game: No. 8 UCLA Bruins at Minnesota Golden Gophers, Big Ten, college football Week 10
Kickoff: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 12:00 PM ET (11:00 AM CT, 9:00 AM PT)
Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Watch: FOX, the Big Noon Kickoff game
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UCLA: from 3-9 to unbeaten, on the ground and on defense
UCLA has won 45-24 at California, 28-10 over San Diego State, 52-38 over Purdue, 54-3 at Maryland, 17-15 at Oregon, 17-7 over Wisconsin, 28-10 over Michigan State and 27-0 over Nevada. The win in Eugene is the one that made people pay attention, and the last three games show how the Bruins win now: 72 points scored, 17 allowed.
This is a running team. Wayne Knight has 680 yards and 12 touchdowns on 110 carries. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has thrown only 116 passes in eight games, completing 72 for 982 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions. The defense carries the rest: 13.4 points allowed a game, three straight opponents held to 10 or fewer, and Sammy Omosigho with 5.5 sacks.
Minnesota: tough at home, short on offense
Minnesota's wins are 59-7 over Eastern Illinois, 41-7 over Akron, 27-24 at Washington, 20-14 over Michigan and 13-10 over Iowa. The losses are 38-13 to Mississippi State, 41-13 at Purdue and 23-16 at Indiana last week. At Huntington Bank Stadium the Gophers are 4-1, and their two home Big Ten games were both one-score wins.
Drake Lindsey has thrown for 1,592 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions, and Javon Tracy is his top target with 46 catches for 460 yards. The run game has been the problem: TJ Thomas leads the team with 379 yards. On defense, TJ Bush Jr. has five sacks and Maverick Baranowski has 60 tackles.
Common opponent: Purdue
UCLA beat Purdue 52-38 at home. Minnesota lost at Purdue 41-13. It is one game each, and a home game against a road game, but it is the widest gap between these teams on paper.
Head to head
Minnesota beat UCLA 21-17 at the Rose Bowl in October 2024, in UCLA's first Big Ten season. That is the only meeting since the Bruins joined the conference.
The community odds, and what the numbers tell you
| Market | UCLA | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| BettorEdge community moneyline | -233 | +178 |
| Spread | -5 on BettorEdge, -5.5 in the wider market | +5 / +5.5 |
| Market total | 39.5 | |
These are BettorEdge community prices as of Wednesday, November 4. Prices move, and the UCLA vs Minnesota game page carries the current board. About 69% of the open interest on BettorEdge sits on UCLA.
UCLA at -233 implies about 70.0%. Minnesota at +178 implies about 36.0%. ESPN's matchup predictor gives UCLA a 67.9% chance to win, close to the community price. The number that stands out is the total: 39.5 is one of the lowest on the Week 10 board, and it fits two teams that win by running the ball and holding opponents down.
An unbeaten team at noon in Minneapolis in November, at a price another member set rather than one a house needed.
Open the live boardThe case on each side of the board
BettorEdge does not take a side. Here is the argument for and against each one, at the prices above.
Backing UCLA, at -233 or -5. For: unbeaten, a road win at Oregon already on the résumé, a defense allowing 13.4 a game and a running back with 12 touchdowns. Minnesota has scored 16 or fewer in three of its last four games. Against: UCLA's offense rarely throws, which makes it hard to come back from behind, and a total of 39.5 means a five-point spread is a big share of the expected scoring.
Backing Minnesota, at +178 or +5. For: the Gophers are 4-1 at home, they beat UCLA last time, and in a low-scoring game every possession is worth more to the underdog. Against: the offense has scored 13 points or fewer in three of eight games, and against UCLA's defense that may not be enough.
The total, at 39.5. For the Under: UCLA's last three opponents scored 17 points combined, Minnesota has scored 20, 13, 13 and 16 in its last four games, and an early-November noon kickoff in Minneapolis does not favor passing offenses. For the Over: UCLA scored 52 against Purdue and 54 at Maryland, and one turnover in Minnesota territory changes the math fast at a number this low.
Guides and tools
The odds converter turns -233 into the 70.0% figure above, and the implied probability calculator does the same for any price you find. If you are new to college football markets, read why college football spreads get so big and how to bet on college football. The college football odds page has the rest of Week 10, including the College GameDay game, Miami at Notre Dame.
UCLA vs Minnesota FAQ
When is UCLA vs Minnesota and what channel is it on?
No. 8 UCLA plays Minnesota on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, on FOX as the Big Noon Kickoff game. That is 11:00 AM Central and 9:00 AM Pacific.
What are the odds for UCLA vs Minnesota?
UCLA is a 5.5-point favorite in the wider market with a total of 39.5. The BettorEdge community board has UCLA at -233 and Minnesota at +178 on the moneyline, with the spread at UCLA -5, as of Wednesday, November 4. Community prices move, so check the live board before kickoff.
Who won the last UCLA vs Minnesota game?
Minnesota won the last meeting 21-17 at the Rose Bowl in October 2024, UCLA's first season in the Big Ten.
Is UCLA undefeated in 2026?
Yes, UCLA is 8-0 and 5-0 in the Big Ten going into Saturday, a year after finishing 3-9. Its wins include a 17-15 road win at Oregon.
The short version
An unbeaten UCLA that runs the ball and doesn't give up points, a Minnesota team that is tough at home and beat the Bruins last time, and a 39.5 total that says every possession counts. Get your action on BettorEdge and back your side against another real bettor at a community price, peer to peer and without the house, with up to $100 available when you verify your ID and no deposit needed.
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