Tonight, UCLA welcomes Illinois to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 2003. Kickoff is set for 6 pm PT and the game will be broadcast on Fox with Tim Brando and Devin Gardner on the call.
The last time the Bruins played the Fighting Illini was in the 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl, which was won by Illinois, 20-14. Overall, the series dates back to the 1946-47 Rose Bowl Game, which was the first matchup between the Big Ten and Pacific Coast Conference, one of the forerunners to the Pac-10/Pac-12.
The Illini won five of the first seven matchups between the schools and the Bruins have won four of the last five. UCLA has won the last two regular season games in the series.
Odds
Last week, the Bruins covered the 6.5-point spread and I remain undefeated for the season against the spread at 8-0-1. Of course, the Over/Under continued to pose problems for me as I took the Under and the Bruins and the Golden Gophers promptly scored 54 to cover the Over. I’m now 2-7 on the Over/Under
This week, UCLA opened as a 12.5-point favorite. Since then, the action has decreased the spread to 10.5 points at most sportsbooks. That feels like a lot of points for this game, but the Bruins are the only team without a loss against the spread. Tonight could be the first time, but I’m still taking the Bruins and give the points again.
The Over/Under for this game started at 47.5 points and most sportsbooks still have it there. I’m concerned the weather will keep that many points from being scored tonight to cover the Over. So, I’m taking the Under this week.
Tailgating and Game Time Weather Forecast
It will definitely not be a Chamber of Commerce day in Pasadena today.
The day will start off with showers and a temperature of 62° when the parking lots open at 12:00 Noon PT for tailgating. The rain should stop at least temporarily around 2 pm and the temperature will reach today’s high of 63°.
It will stay cloudy all afternoon. At kickoff, the rain may start back up as the temperature goes down to 61°. Once the rain does start back up, it should continue for the rest of the game. The temperature will fall to about 60° in the second half and remain that way, though the rain will probably make it feel colder.
Let’s take a look at how to watch, listen and stream tomorrow’s game.
#4 UCLA Football (9-0, 6-0)
Opponent: Illinois Fighting Illini (6-3, 4-2)
Series Record: Tied, 6-6
When: 6:00 pm PT, Friday, November 13, 2026
Where: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Live TV: Fox with Tim Brando, Devin Gardner and Josh Sims
Live Stream: Fox.com and the Fox One app
Radio/Audio:
KABC-AM 790 in Los Angeles with Josh Lewin, Matt Stevens and Wayne Cook
Satellite Radio: SiriusXM Ch. 84 (UCLA Call)Online: UCLABruins.com
Live Stats: UCLA StatBroadcast
Rebroadcast (All times PT):
Friday, 11/13 at 11:00 pm on FS1Saturday, 11/14 at 6:00 am on BTN (B1G Football in 60)
Sunday, 11/15 at 4:30 am on FS1
Sunday, 11/15 at 6:00 am on BTN (B1G Football in 60)
Monday, 11/16 at 11:30 pm on FS1
Tuesday, 11/17 at 1:00 am on BTN (B1G Football in 60)
Tuesday, 11/17 at 2:00 pm on FS2Wednesday, 11/18 at 1:00 am on FS2
Wednesday, 11/11 at 11:00 pm on FS1
Go Bruins!!!
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