UCLA (2-5, 1-4 Big Ten) at Nebraska (5-3, 2-3), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)
BetMGM College Football Odds: Nebraska by 7.
Series record: Nebraska leads 7-6.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Nebraska goes for bowl eligibility, which would be a major accomplishment as second-year coach Matt Rhule attempts to rebuild a program that hasn’t played a postseason game since 2016. UCLA, under first-year coach DeShaun Foster, is coming off an open date and will try for a second straight Big Ten road win.
KEY MATCHUP
Nebraska looks to build off its 1st NCAA Tournament appearance in 10 years, most wins since 1990-91
UCLA offensive line vs. Nebraska front seven. The Bruins have allowed 20 sacks, second most in the Big Ten, and they are the nation’s seventh-lowest ranked team in pass blocking, according to Pro Football Focus. The Cornhuskers’ pass rush is ranked 14th and their 23 sacks are tied for second in the Big Ten behind Indiana’s 24.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
UCLA: QB Ethan Garbers has been much better in road games, averaging 312 yards passing with seven touchdowns and three interceptions vs. 182 yards passing with one TD and six interceptions at home. He threw for 383 yards and four touchdowns in the Bruins’ 35-32 win at Rutgers, and his 84% accuracy (32 of 38) was the fifth highest by a UCLA quarterback since 1980.