Another debut Big Ten matchup takes place in Week 5 with UCLA and Northwestern meeting in a game between teams coming off much needed bye weeks.

It's been a start to forget for UCLA, as the hype surrounding Nico Iamaleava has died following three consecutive losses to open the season. Coach Deshaun Foster was fired and now leading the Bruins is Tim Skipper, who will coach his first game in the team's Big Ten opener, seeking its first win of the season coming off a bye.

The last time Northwestern was on the field, it suffered a 20-point home loss to Oregon to drop to 1-2 on the season. The Wildcats remain at home as they try to avoid back-to-back 0-2 starts in conference play, hosting the Bruins in Evanston for the first time since 1969.

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Here's how to watch UCLA vs. Northwestern, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds:

What TV channel is UCLA vs Northwestern on today?

  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

Northwestern and UCLA will air on Big Ten Network in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season from Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois. Josh Lewin (play-by-play) and Matt Stevens (analyst) will be on the call, while Wayne Cook is the sideline reporter.

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UCLA vs Northwestern time today?

  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 29
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

UCLA at Northwestern will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27.

UCLA vs Northwestern predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 26:

  • Spread: Northwestern (-6.5)
  • Over/under: 45.5
  • Moneyline: Northwestern (-235); UCLA (+190)
  • Prediction: UCLA 20, Northwestern 17

With a fresh start on the season, UCLA finally puts up a solid performance and wins its first game of the season in a defensive battle.

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