Unbeaten start under Chesney
UCLA is 8-0 and ranked No. 5, with Bob Chesney opening his UCLA tenure unbeaten. The Bruins’ trip to Minnesota is their next road game.
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Season record8–0Won 8 straight
Against the spread6–0At the closing number
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Bruins at Gophers
Tonightat Gophers11:00 AM CT 12:00 PM ET
Bruins −4.5Total 38.5Bruins ML −178Kalshi Bruins 66¢ at 7:37 AM CT Sat 11/7Lines at 7:30 AM CT
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Bruins at Gophers
Sat Nov 7 · 11:00 AM CT · 12:00 PM ET · released and locked
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Game-day research
Bruins at Gophers preview: what our research says
UCLA comes into the Minnesota game at 8-0, ranked No. 5, with a 5-0 home record and a 3-0 road record. Its results include a 54-3 win at Maryland, a 17-15 win at Oregon and a 27-0 shutout of Nevada. The Nevada game was the Bruins’ first shutout since 2015.
The offense is led by Wayne Knight, who has scored in eight straight games. UCLA leads the conference in rushing yards per game, rushing touchdowns and yards per carry. Ty Dieffenbach is at quarterback after Nico Iamaleava’s left-leg injury at Oregon; Dieffenbach threw for 178 yards and a touchdown against Nevada.
The defense had four interceptions against Nevada, including a pick-six by Derrick Barksdale. Sahir West recorded nine tackles and 1.5 sacks in that game. Bob Chesney is the head coach; Dean Kennedy and Colin Hitschler coordinate the offense and defense. Derek Carr assists with game planning and works with the quarterbacks.
Availability remains relevant to the lineup. The Friday report lists Jordan Davis as probable, while the posted projected lineup shows Mack Indestad at left tackle. Eugene Brooks and Tao Johnson were cleared to return, and Brian Rowe Jr. was no longer listed after previously being probable. Minnesota’s Friday report lists two tight ends as doubtful and two players as probable.
Season at time of writing
UCLA is 8-0, including a 5-0 home record and a 3-0 road record. The Bruins have won by shutout and by narrow margins, and scored 52 points against Purdue and 54 against Maryland. They lead the conference in rushing yards per game, rushing touchdowns and yards per carry.
The news
Knight anchors the ground game
Wayne Knight has scored in eight straight games and leads the conference in total touchdowns, rushing touchdowns and points scored. UCLA also leads the conference in rushing yards per game, rushing touchdowns and yards per carry.
Defense closes against Nevada
UCLA shut out Nevada 27-0 in its latest game, with four interceptions and a return touchdown by Derrick Barksdale. Sahir West recorded nine tackles and 1.5 sacks in that game.
Quarterback change shapes offense
Ty Dieffenbach is starting after Nico Iamaleava suffered a left-leg injury at Oregon. Derek Carr is assisting with game planning and working with UCLA’s quarterbacks.
Injuries
Injury report as of : 9 Bruins and 12 Gophers on the report.
Bruins
- Rodrick PleasantListed out on the Friday report; the report gives no injury detail or return date.Out
- Mikey MatthewsListed out on the Friday report; the report gives no injury detail or return date. Earlier team notes describe his injury as season-ending.Out
- Nico IamaleavaListed out; team notes identify a left-leg injury and say he is out indefinitely.Out
- Ryan McCullochListed out on the Friday report; injury detail and return date were not provided.Out
- Jonah SmithListed out on the Friday report; injury detail and return date were not provided.Out
- Curtis GerrandListed out on the Friday report; injury detail and return date were not provided.Out
- Ashton SandersListed out on the Friday report; injury detail and return date were not provided.Out
- Sam YoonListed out on the Friday report; injury detail and return date were not provided.Out
- +1 more · full report in the Terminal
Gophers
- Garrison MonroeListed out; the report gives no injury or return information.Out
- Ryan EstradaListed out; the report gives no injury or return information.Out
- Brett CarrollListed out; the report gives no injury or return information.Out
- Ashton BeersListed out; team notes say he was lost for the season after an injury against Akron.Out
- Hayden MooreListed out; the report gives no injury or return information.Out
- Michael MerdingerListed out; the report gives no injury or return information.Out
- Elisha WestListed out; reported as ruled out for the season; no injury details given.Out
- Enoch AtewogbolaListed out; reported as ruled out for the season; no injury details given.Out
- +4 more · full report in the Terminal
The matchup
Bruins projected starters
- Ty DieffenbachQB
- Wayne KnightRB
- Brian Rowe Jr. (WR-X)
- Landon Ellis (WR-Z)
- Semaj Morgan (slot)
- Brayden LoftinTE
- Mack IndestadLT
- Eugene BrooksLG
- Riley RobellC
- Carter SweazieRG
- Hall SchmidtRT
- Sahir WestDE
- Tyson FordNT
- Amier WashingtonDT
- Scott Taylor (edge rusher)
- Jalen WoodsWLB
- Sammy OmosighoMLB
- Dante LovettLCB
- Malik HartfordSS
- Ta’Shawn JamesFS
- Scooter JacksonRCB
- Derrick BarksdaleNB
Gophers projected starters
- Drake LindseyQB
- Darius TaylorRB
- Jalen Smith (WR-X)
- Noah Jennings (WR-Z)
- Javon Tracy (slot)
- Kaden HelmsTE
- Nathan RoyLT
- Bennett WarrenLG
- Greg JohnsonC
- Tony NelsonRG
- Daniel ShippRT
- Anthony SmithDE
- Naquan CrowderNT
- Theorin RandleDT
- TJ Bush Jr. (rush)
- Matt KingsburyWLB
- Maverick BaranowskiMLB
- Aydan WestLCB
- Zack HardenSS
- Kerry BrownFS
- John NestorRCB
- Aidan GousbyNB
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Bruins at Gophers odds and prediction markets
Sportsbook prices at 7:38 AM CTPrices as of : the Bruins are −4 to −3.5 at five sportsbooks and the total is 38.5–39.5.
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Prediction markets
Prices at 7:37 AM CT Sat 11/7Kalshi and Polymarket on Bruins at Gophers
Bruins to win costs 66¢ on Kalshi, against −182 at the best sportsbook (FanDuel). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.
| Market | Kalshi | Polymarket | Best sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruins to win | 66¢66% chance | 65¢65% chance | −182FanDuel |
| Gophers to win | 39¢39% chance | 38¢38% chance | +160Caesars |
| Bruins −4.5 | Not listed | 50¢50% chance | – |
| Over 38.5 total points | 52¢52% chance | Not listed | o38.5 −110FanDuel |
Sportsbooks
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Line movement
at Minnesota Golden GophersSat Nov 7 · 11:00 AM CT · 12:00 PM ET
Lines as of : the Bruins spread is −4.5 (opened −6); the total is 38.5 (opened 39.5).
Bruins spread−6−4.5+1.5
Total39.538.5−1
Bruins team total21.521.5No move
Bruins money line−228−178+50
Open, then now.
Results and against the spread
8–0 · 6–0 ATSRecord
8–0
Against the spread
6–0
Form, last 5
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Last game
W 27-0vs Pack
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/31 | vs Nevada Wolf Pack | W 27-0 | −22 | Covered |
| Sat 10/24 | vs Michigan State Spartans | W 28-10 | −16 | Covered |
| Sat 10/17 | vs Wisconsin Badgers | W 17-7 | −1.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/10 | at Oregon Ducks | W 17-15 | +10 | Covered |
| Sat 9/26 | at Maryland Terrapins | W 54-3 | −2.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Bruins’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Schedule
vs IlliniFri 11/13 · 8:00 PM CT9:00 PM ET
at WolverinesFri 11/20 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
vs TrojansFri 11/27 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
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Bruins questions, answered
Is there a Bruins pick for this matchup?
Yes. Our Bruins pick for Bruins at Gophers was released before kickoff at Signal strength 67. Unlock it in the Terminal.
What is the Bruins' record this season?
The UCLA Bruins are 8-0: 5-0 at home and 3-0 on the road.
When do the Bruins play next?
The Bruins visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET).
Who is on the Bruins injury report?
The Bruins list Rodrick Pleasant (Out), Mikey Matthews (Out), Nico Iamaleava (Out), Ryan McCulloch (Out), Jonah Smith (Out), Curtis Gerrand (Out), Ashton Sanders (Out), Sam Yoon (Out), Jalen Saint Paul (Out), Jordan Davis (Probable), Eugene Brooks (Available), Tao Johnson (Available), Brian Rowe Jr. (Available).
What matters for the Bruins against the Golden Gophers?
UCLA visits Minnesota at 11:00 a.m. CT with Jordan Davis listed as probable; UCLA’s Friday report lists nine players out, while Minnesota’s lists five out, two doubtful and two probable. The Bruins enter with an 8-0 record, and Minnesota is 4-3; the projected lineups are provisional, with Davis’s starting status still uncertain.
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