UCLA, still unbeaten and ranked No. 5, hits the road to face a Minnesota team in full big-game mode

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Field storms became the norm last month at Minnesota, where upsets fervently returned two long-absent rivalry trophies to campus. The unbeaten UCLA Bruins and their ball-hawking defense are coming this week to try to keep Gophers fans safely in the stands. Fifth in the latest Associated Press poll and eighth in the first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings , UCLA entered the final third of the schedule as one of three FBS teams left without a loss in this remarkable turnaround in coach Bob Chesney's debut . After leading James Madison to a playoff berth in just the program's fourth year at the NCAA's top level, Chesney has confidently and energetically taken his acumen from one coast to the other with a sizeable contingent of assistants and players joining him on the journey. But for all they've done to revive the Rose Bowl during this storybook regular season, the hardest part for the Bruins remains. “I told them the two most meaningless statistics in all of college sports is the score at halftime and your record going into November. November is obviously what matters,” Chesney said. "When you’re 8-0, that doesn’t mean that you relax.

Brandon Williams' block leads to Joe Philon III's slam dunk, extending UCLA's lead over North Florida

Are the USC Trojans playing college football today?

Are the USC Trojans playing college football today? No they are not. The Trojans get another weekend off in the Big Ten. USC won't play again until next weekend, when the Trojans face Indiana at 3:30 p.m. Eastern and 12:30 p.m. Pacific on CBS. The last time USC had a week off, the Trojans didn't use their break very well. They did not play on Saturday, October 17 after their October 10 win at Penn State. They came back to the gridiron on Saturday, October 24 at Wisconsin and were pancake-flat on offense in a brutal 24-7 loss. Wisconsin threw for only 58 yards in that game and still dominated the Trojans. With Indiana not having a settled or ideal quarterback situation, the Hoosiers might not throw for a lot of yards in their own right against USC, but IU - like Wisconsin - has a strong and very capable defense. The key to USC-Indiana is likely to be USC's offensive line, which no-showed at Wisconsin but then turned around and played a very strong game against Ohio State, helping the Trojans win by a double-digit margin (30-18) on a night when quarterback Jayden Maiava was not especially impressive. Maiava

2026 CIF LA City Section Football Playoffs: First-Round Storylines, Top Contenders

Playoff football is under way in Southern California. The CIF LA City Section playoff brackets have been revealed. There are 56 programs, separated into 4 divis

Culver City Eyes Space Beneath Metro Tracks for Pickleball Park

CULVER CITY - The space beneath Metro's elevated E Line could become a new place to play pickleball, and residents will get a chance Nov. 10 to help shape the proposed park. Culver City is exploring an Expo Line Pickleball Park near Wesley Street and National Boulevard, adding another potential location for a sport the city has been accommodating on shared courts. The City Council has allocated $100,000 for the park's design concept. A September staff report described the project as being in its early planning stages, with staff researching grants for design and construction. The Nov. 10 community meeting will give residents an opportunity to help refine the proposal. It runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Syd Kronenthal Park Building, 3459 McManus Ave. Free parking will be available. The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is inviting nearby businesses and commuters to participate alongside residents and park users. The proposal comes as Culver City works to create more playing space while preserving access for paddle tennis players. In June, the city outlined a plan to share courts at several parks . Culver West Alexander Park would remain the main shared location, while courts at Elenda Street and

Minnesota-UCLA score predictions from Bring Me The Sports staff

Can the Gophers pull off another field storming on Saturday in Minneapolis?

Early Indiana vs USC betting odds leave one big question unanswered

The Hoosiers are on a bye this week, but betting odds for the USC game have already been released.

Pasadena High Football Coach Ron Jones out after disputed season

Ron Jones, head football coach at Pasadena High School, says the school has ended his...

Relentless No. 22 UCLA will be major test for North Florida

Fresh off of a season-opening win over fifth-ranked rival Arizona, No. 22 UCLA makes its home debut on Friday when North Florida visits Los Angeles. UCLA (1-0) held off a late surge to close Monday's opener in Las Vegas, outscoring Arizona 13-5 down the stretch of an 84-75 win. "Our team just doesn't quit," Bruins guard Jaylen Petty said following the contest. "Like coach (Mick Cronin) said, we all have great attitudes. We all want to win and come together, and that's what we're going to do." Petty, who dished a game-high seven assists, is among the prominent newcomers joining a solid returning corps for UCLA. Petty averaged 9.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game and made 69 3-pointers last season at Texas Tech. Fellow offseason addition and blue-chip prep recruit Joe Philon III knocked down a 3-pointer and scored seven points to kick off the campaign. Meanwhile, UCLA's key returners -- Trent Perry and Eric Dailey Jr. -- led the way in scoring with 21 and 13 points. Xavier Booker was limited to 13 minutes, but nailed a critical triple to begin the end-of-game push. UCLA now opens Pauley Pavilion for the season with a signature win

Cal's Coach Is ‘Bumping His Head A Lot,' And It Shows In Their 3-6 Record

Chicago Bears logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Cal is staring down a brutal 3-6 record as they hit their Week 10 bye, and general manager Ron Rivera isn’t sugar-coating anything about first-year head coach Tosh […]

Lincoln Riley Finally Breaks Silence as Controversial Tunnel Altercation With Ohio State AD Gets Blown Out of Proportion

USC’s 30-18 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes should have been the headline coming out of Saturday night. But Lincoln Riley found himself making headlines for an entirely different reason. His postgame altercation with Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork quickly caught fire on social media, turning a night of celebration into an unwanted talking point. Days later, Riley has finally weighed in. “Non-issue. Just typical emotions after the game,” Riley said during his weekly news conference. “We squashed it on the way up the tunnel. Ross (is) a good guy. Really good AD. It’s really a non-issue...

Illinois volleyball falls short in unranked matchup to UCLA

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois needs some momentum heading to the homestretch of the season. It didn’t get it on Thursday night at Huff Hall as UCLA dispatched the Illini in four sets. Head coach Chris Tamas made a bold lineup change, entrusting sophomore Sophi Randall to the starting...

Undefeated UCLA Is Headed For A Brutal Reality Check, And The Broncos Are Pushing Their Luck Too Far

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) UCLA might be the best story in college football right now, sitting undefeated with a clear path to the College Football Playoff thanks to Coach Bob Chesney igniting a program […]

UCLA has a real complaint if CFP committee’s concern is schedule strength

Only three teams in major college football have not lost a game, and the College Football Playoff selection committee looked at one of them Tuesday night and decided seven teams were better. The UCLA Bruins (8-0) opened at No. 8, behind five teams with losses, two of which have lost twice. That leaves Bruins fans […] The post UCLA has a real complaint if CFP committee’s concern is schedule strength appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Lincoln Riley Delivers Honest Response to USC's College Football Playoff Ranking

Coach Lincoln Riley is now leading the nation's No. 20-ranked team, per the first 2026 postseason rankings.

Inglewood, Rams owner declare victory amid split in early billboard, tax election results

SoFi Stadium owner Stan Kroenke and other Hollywood Park venue operators may avoid a ticket tax change, but their push to remove billboard ads is failing.

Blake Snell, José Mota Joining Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation For Altadena Groundbreaking Ceremony

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), in partnership with the county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks), are breaking ground on Dodgers Dreamfields Nos. 69 and 70 at Charles S. Farnsworth Park in Altadena. The groundbreaking ceremony is going to include a shovel dedication and...

EDGE Luke Wafle Pulls Back Curtain on Adjustments That Sparked Ohio State Upset

The No. 20 USC Trojans defense, led by freshman defensive end Luke Wafle, spearheaded the 30-18 upset win over No. 12 Ohio State Buckeyes.