Wisconsin at UCLA Week 7 College Football Matchup Wisconsin at UCLA Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 17 2026 · Week 7 · 🏟 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA · Turf · 92,542 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Wisconsin
18
UCLA
26
P&R Line UCLA -7.5
P&R Total O/U 44
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors UCLA, while Game Control favors Wisconsin. Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
58.4%
UCLA wins
Lean
Game Control
49.4%
Wisconsin wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → UCLA · 73.9% ATS historically
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🛋 Wisconsin Coming off BYE
Wisconsin 2026 Schedule
Wisconsin's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 9/6Wisconsin vs Notre Dame+16.546.5
Sat 9/12Wisconsin vs Western Illinois-24.5
Sat 9/19Wisconsin vs Eastern Michigan-15.5
Sat 9/26Wisconsin at Penn State+13.5
Sat 10/3Wisconsin vs Michigan State-4
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Wisconsin at UCLA+7.5
Sat 10/24Wisconsin vs USC+13.5
Sat 10/31Wisconsin at Iowa+14
Sat 11/7Wisconsin vs Rutgers-3.5
Sat 11/14Wisconsin at Maryland+5.5
Sat 11/21Wisconsin at Purdue-2
Sat 11/28Wisconsin vs Minnesota+2
UCLA 2026 Schedule
UCLA's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5UCLA at California+3.553.5
Sat 9/12UCLA vs San Diego State-7.5
Sat 9/19UCLA vs Purdue-11.5
Sat 9/26UCLA at Maryland+1
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10UCLA at Oregon+23
Sat 10/17UCLA vs Wisconsin-7.5
Sat 10/24UCLA vs Michigan State-9
Sat 10/31UCLA vs Nevada-25
Sat 11/7UCLA at Minnesota+2.5
Sat 11/14UCLA vs Illinois+0.5
Sat 11/21UCLA at Michigan+14
Sat 11/28UCLA vs USC+8.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
UCLA PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ UCLA
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Wisconsin #132
+0.265
UCLA #96
+0.313
UCLA Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Wisconsin #131
+0.361
UCLA #126
+0.428
UCLA Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Wisconsin #120
0.129
UCLA #130
0.120
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Wisconsin Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Wisconsin #135
+6.888
UCLA #124
+6.118
Wisconsin Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Wisconsin #130
+0.856
UCLA #75
+0.867
UCLA Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Wisconsin #89
71.7
UCLA #129
73.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Wisconsin Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
UCLA Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Wisconsin #66
0.3
UCLA #36
6.6
Offense Rating
Wisconsin #75
15.1
UCLA #26
19.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Wisconsin #60
14.8
UCLA #45
13.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? UCLA Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Wisconsin #130
0.17
UCLA #89
0.67
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Wisconsin #91
1.25
UCLA #119
2.08
UCLA +0.50
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Wisconsin Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Wisconsin #102
25.6
UCLA #88
23.4
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Wisconsin #119
57.4
UCLA #132
65.6
Wisconsin +2.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 49.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Wisconsin
Luke Fickell #104
17–21 (45%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Jeff Grimes Yr 2 #131
DC Mike Tressel Yr 3 #22
Staff Rating
2.47 #95
UCLA
Bob Chesney #20
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Dean Kennedy Yr 1 #21
DC Colin Hitschler Yr 1 #36
Staff Rating
3.53 #17
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself