UCLA beat Illinois 22-14 on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, leading for the entire game. UCLA's Ty Dieffenbach threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns, while Illinois' Katin Houser threw two touchdown passes in defeat. Aidan Mizell added a touchdown catch alongside 176 receiving yards for UCLA. UCLA outgained Illinois 361 to 240 in total yards, with Samuel Omosigho leading the Bruins with seven stops and Scooter Jackson grabbing two interceptions, while James Kreutz led Illinois with 10 tackles.

Earlier in the week, Central Michigan thrashed Sacramento State 28-7 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant. Nicholas Woodford gained 119 yards on the ground for the Chippewas, Jayden Clerveaux rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown, and Brock Townsend scored two rushing touchdowns. Jaion Jackson led Central Michigan with five stops and Justin Taylor intercepted a pass, while Leki Holani paced Sacramento State with 14 tackles. Central Michigan produced more explosive plays than its opponent, posting an explosiveness rating of 1.45.S2

UCLA's next game is on the road against Michigan on Wednesday, while Sacramento State has a bye week.S2