Week 9 · College Football
Nevada vs UCLA prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives UCLA a 94% chance to beat Nevada in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#127 Mountain West Conference
Nevada
0% to make the 12
#34 Big Ten Conference
UCLA
8% to make the 12
The model's read
UCLA is a heavy favorite — 94% in the model. Upset alert if it's close.
Nevada
6%
to win
UCLA
94%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksNevadaUCLANational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
1 meeting all-timeUCLA leads 1–0
Last met 2013 · UCLA 58–20 Nevada— UCLA won
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