Michigan State Spartans vs UCLA Bruins Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Michigan State Spartans vs UCLA Bruins

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (-14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The Michigan State Spartans (2-5) are en route to Rose Bowl on Saturday, October 24, 2026 where they will take on the UCLA Bruins (6-0). UCLA opens this contest as 14.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is 44.

The Michigan State Spartans head into this matchup 2-5 for this season. In their last matchup, the Spartans took the field against the Northwestern Wildcats and went home with a loss by a final score of 24-21. In the game, they tallied 57 plays for 305 yards. The Michigan State Spartans ended up rushing 27 different times and recorded 89 yards, which came out to an average of 3.3 yards per attempt. Against the rush, the Spartans conceded 134 yards on 42 attempts, which averages out to 3.2 yards per run allowed. Michigan State gave up 18 completions on 29 attempts for a total of 226 yds, and a completion percentage of 62.1%.

The Spartans currently have 2,175 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to scoring, Michigan State has totaled 7 touchdowns through the air and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 8 times. Michigan State has accumulated 136 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 28 infractions for 254 yds. As a team they're averaging 119.1 yards rushing which is 119th in Division 1. When talking about scoring, the Michigan State Spartans have an average of 21.3 PPG.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Spartans have given up 1,413 yards which puts them in 83rd in college football. They are conceding 201.9 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 62.0%. Overall, they are giving up 342.6 yards/game putting them 56th in D-1. They have yielded 10 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 4.0 yards per run and 140.7 rushing yards per game for the season. In total, they have given up 985 rushing yards through 7 games. The Spartans rank 82nd in college football regarding team defense, giving up 25.4 PPG.

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The Bruins head into this matchup 6-0 this year. For their last game, the Bruins got the win with a final of 17-7 against the Wisconsin Badgers. UCLA conceded 33 attempts on the ground for 148 yds (4.5 yards per carry). The Bruins secondary gave up a completion percentage of 37.5%, surrendering 66 yards on 6 for 16 through the air. The Bruins finished the contest with 384 yards while they ran 71 plays (5.4 yards per play). UCLA ran for 3.2 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 120 yds on 37 attempts.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Bruins are ranking 34th in Division 1 averaging 35.5 PPG. The UCLA Bruins maintain an average of 445.8 yards per outing, which has them ranked 33rd in the country. The UCLA offense has accrued 499 penalty yds on 57 violations, which has them ranked 10th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 6 picks while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 130 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Bruins have earned 1,289 passing yards as well as holding an average of 214.8 passing yards per contest, ranking them 87th in college football. They have an average of 231.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,386 yards for this year.

UCLA has conceded a total of 586 yards on the ground (97.7 yards per outing) and 5 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns through the air as well as 194.7 yards/outing, which has them sitting 46th in Division 1. This year, they have surrendered 97 total points. They have totaled 9 fumbles recovered and 10 interceptions for the year. The Bruins defense has taken part in 382 plays, which ranks 28th in college football. The Bruins are surrendering 16.2 PPG, ranking them 22nd in college football.

Who will win tonight's Spartans/Bruins college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Spartans +14.5

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