The Wisconsin Badgers (4-1) visit the No. 12 UCLA Bruins (5-0) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on NBC. DraftKings lists the spread at UCLA -3 with a total of 46.5; moneylines are Wisconsin +136 · UCLA -162. Below is our Wisconsin vs UCLA preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Wisconsin vs UCLA Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Wisconsin at No. 12 UCLA |
| Records | Wisconsin 4-1 · UCLA 5-0 |
| Spread | UCLA -3 |
| Moneyline | Wisconsin +136 · UCLA -162 |
| Total | 46.5 |
| Venue | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | NBC |
| Head Coaches | Wisconsin: HC Luke Fickell, OC Jeff Grimes · UCLA: HC Bob Chesney, OC Dean Kennedy |
Wisconsin Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Wisconsin Badgers are 4-1 overall, 2-0 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 6 — L 41-13 at Notre Dame (neutral site); Sep 12 — W 36-9 vs Western Illinois; Sep 19 — W 54-10 vs Eastern Michigan; Sep 26 — W 24-20 at Penn State; Oct 3 — W 31-3 vs Michigan State. Most recently, Wisconsin beat Michigan State 31-3 at home. Through 5 games, Wisconsin is averaging 31.6 points scored and 16.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Luke Fickell (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Jeff Grimes. Defensive coordinator: Mike Tressel.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Colton Joseph (QB) — 81/143, 1,132 yards, 10 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Colton Joseph (QB) — 51 carries, 262 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Tyrell Henry (WR) — 26 receptions, 339 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Sebastian Cheeks (LB) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Cooper Catalano (LB) — 45 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 31.6 points per game; a defense allowing only 16.6 points per game. Questions: Ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Colton Joseph).
UCLA Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UCLA Bruins are 5-0 overall, 3-0 in Big Ten play, and they are ranked No. 12 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 45-24 at California; Sep 12 — W 28-10 vs San Diego State; Sep 19 — W 52-38 vs Purdue; Sep 26 — W 54-3 at Maryland; Oct 10 — W 17-15 at Oregon. Most recently, UCLA beat Oregon 17-15 on the road. Through 5 games, UCLA is averaging 39.2 points scored and 18.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Bob Chesney (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Dean Kennedy. Defensive coordinator: Colin Hitschler.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Nico Iamaleava (QB) — 72/116, 982 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Wayne Knight (RB) — 71 carries, 548 yards, 10 TD
- Receiving leader: Semaj Morgan (WR) — 19 receptions, 229 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Sammy Omosigho (LB) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jalen Woods (LB) — 43 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 5-0 start; an offense scoring 39.2 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 18.0 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Rose Bowl against Wisconsin.
How to Watch Wisconsin vs UCLA
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
- TV / Streaming: NBC
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.