How UCLA's Remaining 2025 Opponents Did in Week 4

Week 4 was about restarting for the Bruins. Let's check out how their remaining opponents did.

Sep 12, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; New Mexico Lobos quarterback Jack Layne (2) reacts after his team scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The fallout from Week 3's loss to New Mexico took the UCLA Bruins (0-3, 0-0 Big Ten) back to training camp in Week 4's bye, as interim head coach Tim Skipper quipped.

"We're going to reset," said Skipper, Foster's former special assistant, during Wednesday's media availability. "We're going to completely reset. We are in training camp right now. We're not going to dwell on the past, we're not going to dream about the future, we're going to worry about right now.

"So we're in training camp right, and then once we finish this week off and we get done with training camp, we're going to get into Week 1 of the season. That's how our mindset is. We've got to move on from all the sadness and things that are going on. We have to get ready to play a game. Nobody is feeling sorry for us, we understand that."

With that being said, let's go through how each of the Bruins' remaining opponents did in Week 4.

Northwestern Wildcats (1-2, 0-1 Big Ten): BYE

Sep 13, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Peyton Woodyard (12) tries to tackle Northwestern Wildcats running back Dashun Reeder (24) as he run for a touchdown during the second half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

The Wildcats kicked off conference play in Week 3 against No. 4 Oregon. The Ducks handled business as Northwestern dropped 34-14 and 0-1 in Big Ten play. The Wildcats are lowly, but the Bruins are lower, ESPN says UCLA has a 25.4% chance to win when they play on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten): BYE

Sep 13, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a pass during a warmup prior to the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images | Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

The No. 3 Nittany Lions remain undefeated this season, but many would argue they haven't been challenged at all. Penn State opened the season against Nevada, FIU and cruised past Villanova, 52-6 in Week 3. Before taking on UCLA, Penn State has its first test against Oregon in Week 5.

Michigan State Spartans (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten)

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) scores a touchdown against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Michigan State had a forgettable Big Ten conference opener, losing 45-31 to the No. 25 USC Trojans. The Spartans don't play UCLA for another few weeks, but they still currently have an 82.3% chance to win the matchup, according to ESPN Analytics.

Maryland Terrapins (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten)

Sep 20, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Maryland Terrapins players celebrate following the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Maryland was one of the biggest stories of the weekend, opening up conference play with a dominant 27-10 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers. The Terrapins entered the season below the Bruins in many Big Ten power rankings, but an undefeated nonconference slate followed up by Saturday's win marks yet another projected UCLA loss in Week 8.

Indiana Hoosiers (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten)

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers offensive lineman Pat Coogan (78) and Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) celebrate with Indiana Hoosiers running back Khobie Martin (28) after a touchdown during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Indiana had another statement win in Week 4, taking down the No. 9-ranked Fighting Illini 63-10 to move up to the No. 11 in the country. UCLA now has four remaining opponents in the AP Top 25, three of them being within the top 11.

Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten)

Sep 20, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall (23) leaps forward against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Riley Van Poppel (5), defensive back Donovan Jones (37), and linebacker Marques Watson-Trent (33) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Opponent losses came few and far between for UCLA in nonconference play, but they are ramping up as Big Ten play commences. Nebraska dropped yet another game against a ranked opponent, losing 30-27 to No. 21-ranked Michigan.

Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten): BYE

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 13, 2025. Ohio State won 37-9. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Buckeyes claimed the No. 1 spot after defeating Texas to open the season and haven't looked back. Ohio State handled business in Week 3, defeating Ohio 37-9. They open up conference play against Washington in a week.

Washington Huskies (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten)

Sep 20, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies running back Adam Mohammed (24) carries the ball against the Washington State Cougars in the second half of Apple Cup at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington Huskies won 59-24. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images | James Snook-Imagn Images

The Huskies concluded nonconference play with a 59-24 shellacking over the rival Washington State Cougars. Jedd Fisch and Washington are looking like yet another opponent that was projected worse than the Bruins going into the season that may easily handle UCLA when they match up later in the season.

USC Trojans (4-0, 2-0 Big Ten)

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) runs the ball against Michigan State Spartans defensive back Malik Spencer (43) during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Southern California moved up four spots in the rankings to No. 21 in the nation after flexing its offensive explosion against the Michigan State Spartans, coming out with a 45-31 victory. The Trojans mark the fourth ranked opponent on UCLA's remaining schedule.

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