The Utah Utes will take on the UCLA Bruins in Week 1 of the 2025 regular season. This game will be held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on FOX as these two teams meet on an outdoor field under the night sky.

Utah vs. UCLA Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Utah Utes -238. Utah has a balanced record on the road, and UCLA struggled at home last season. This makes Utah a safer pick.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 50.5. UCLA’s home games last season often went under, with a 1-5 record in such situations.

Team Trends

• The Utah Utes had a road record of 3-3 last season.
• UCLA Bruins had a home record of 2-4 last season.
• Utah Utes ranked 27th in sacks with 23 during the last regular season.
• UCLA Bruins ranked 63rd in passing yards with 2907 last season.
• The game will be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Utah vs UCLA Preview

The Utah Utes and UCLA Bruins are set to meet in Week 1 of the 2025 season. Both teams ended last season with a 5-7 record. Utah and UCLA aim to improve their standings this year. Utah plays in the Big 12, while UCLA competes in the Big Ten. The game will take place at the Rose Bowl, where UCLA hopes to use home-field advantage.

Last season, Utah had a conference record of 3-7, and UCLA finished with a 3-6 conference record. Both teams ended the season with a win, giving them momentum. The Utes and Bruins are unranked in the AP and Coaches polls. This game marks the start of a new journey for both teams as they seek to climb the ranks in their respective conferences.

UCLA Bruins: Team Overview and Key Players

The UCLA Bruins play in the Big Ten Conference and call the Rose Bowl their home stadium. Last season, they finished with a 5-7 record. Their home record was 2-4, while their road record was 3-3.

Quarterback Ethan Garbers is a key player for UCLA. He played in 11 games and passed for 2,728 yards, ranking first on the team. He also threw 16 touchdowns and had 11 interceptions.

The Bruins’ offense scored 221 points last season, ranking 99th. Their defense allowed 303 points, ranking 85th. UCLA’s defense also recorded 22 sacks, placing them 28th in that category.

Utah Utes: A Season Snapshot

Utah Utes play in the Big 12 Conference and compete at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Last season, they also had a 5-7 record, similar to UCLA. Their home and road records were 2-4 and 3-3, respectively, matching UCLA’s performance.

Quarterback Isaac Wilson led the Utah passing game. In nine games, he passed for 1,510 yards and ten touchdowns. Cameron Rising also contributed with 555 yards and seven touchdowns in four games.

Running back Micah Bernard stood out for Utah with 1,009 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Wide receiver Dorian Singer had 53 receptions for 702 yards. Utah’s defense allowed 248 points, ranking 59th, and recorded 23 sacks, which placed them 27th.

Final Betting Pick

Utah is a strong pick for the money line at -238. The Utes have a balanced road record, going 3-3 last season. UCLA, on the other hand, struggled at home with a 2-4 record. These factors make Utah a safer choice for this game.

The prediction for the total score is under 50.5. UCLA’s home games last season often ended with lower scores, with a 1-5 record in such situations. Utah’s defense ranked well, allowing only 248 points, which supports the under prediction.

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