College football score predictions for Week 7, 2026: Model likes UCLA (-2.5) against Wisconsin — SkimNews
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- SportsLine's model simulates every FBS game 10,000 times and enters Week 7 on a 48-40 run on top-rated college football picks, returning more than $400 at betting sites
- UCLA is projected to beat Wisconsin 23-18 in a 7:30 p.m. ET matchup at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, with the Bruins (-2.5) covering the spread in 54% of simulations
- The Under (43.5) hits 62% of the time in the model's simulations for UCLA-Wisconsin
- UCLA is 5-0 both straight up and against the spread coming off a shocking win over Oregon, with first-year head coach Bob Chesney credited for the instant turnaround
- UCLA will play without quarterback Nico Iamaleava (knee) but compensates with the Big Ten's top rushing offense and a solid defense, per the model
- Week 7 slate also features Ohio State at Indiana (+3.5), Florida at Texas (-11), Alabama at Tennessee (+7.5), and Notre Dame at BYU (+10.5), with the model backing multiple underdogs to win outright
Why it matters: UCLA's undefeated start and manageable schedule have put the Bruins in the College Football Playoff conversation, making the Rose Bowl matchup a high-stakes test of their staying power — especially without starting QB Nico Iamaleava. The model's 48-40 documented run provides bettors a track record to weigh against the 54% ATS confidence and 62% Under hit rate it projects for Saturday's game.
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