Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Broadcast: FOX, streaming via FOX Sports app
Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy, 58°F at kickoff, light winds (6–8 mph), minimal chance of rain – ideal football conditions.
Team Recent Form
Indiana Hoosiers:
Last game: 38-13 win vs. Michigan State
Offense: 43.9 PPG (4th nationally), 497.3 YPG (7th)
Defense: 11.6 PPG allowed (5th), 248.7 YPG allowed (7th)
Riding a dominant seven-game win streak.
UCLA Bruins:
Last game: 20-17 win vs. Maryland
Offense: 22.4 PPG (104th), 364.6 YPG (89th)
Defense: 27.4 PPG allowed (93rd), 364.9 YPG allowed (69th)
Won 2 of last 3 after midseason coaching changes.
Injury Report
Indiana: No major injuries reported; roster at full strength.
UCLA: No significant absences; QB Nico Iamaleava expected to start despite minor knocks.
Key Player Matchups
QB Fernando Mendoza (IND) – 1,755 yards, 21 TDs, 2 INTs, 73.5% completion.
QB Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) – 1,355 yards, 10 TDs, 5 INTs, plus 360 rushing yards and 4 TDs.
WR Omar Cooper Jr. (IND) – 605 yards, 7 TDs, explosive deep threat.
WR Titus Mokiao-Atimalala (UCLA) – 240 yards, 3 TDs, reliable possession target.
RB Roman Hemby (IND) vs. UCLA front seven – Hemby averages 61.7 YPG rushing; UCLA allows 186 rushing YPG (117th nationally).
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Indiana and UCLA as Big Ten opponents.
Betting Trends
Indiana: 4-3 ATS this season; 2-1 ATS as 25+ point favorite.
UCLA: 3-4 ATS this season; 2-2 as underdog.
Totals: Indiana games have gone OVER 54.5 three times; UCLA games only once.
Historical Betting Results: Indiana has covered in 4 of last 5 home games; UCLA 1-4 ATS in last 5 road games.
Projected Score: Indiana 42 – UCLA 10
Game Odds
UCLA Bruins 53.5
Indiana Hoosiers – 26.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025
