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UCLA vs. Penn State how to watch, odds, injuries, weather, and series history

Penn State will look to get to 5-0 on the season with its first matchup against UCLA since 1968 as the Bruins continue to integrate into the Big Ten.

By Josh Yourish

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin
Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin / Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Typically, throughout the history of college football, the only way that Penn State and UCLA would meet is in the Rose Bowl. Well, this time, the Bruins will be in Happy Valley for a Noon kickoff in Week 6 at Beaver Stadium for a conference matchup.

The two programs have met six times, but not since 1968 when Penn State linebacker Jack Ham opened the scoring with a blocked punt that Jim Kates returned for a Nittany Lion touchdown. 

UCLA has already been integrated into the Big Ten with losses to Indiana 42-13 and Oregon 34-13 last week, but both matchups took place in Pasadena. This will be the Bruin's first trip to the Eastern time zone. 

Penn State opened Big Ten play last week with “White Out energy” at Beaver Stadium for a 21-7 win over No. 19 Illinois. The win bumped the Nittany Lions to No. 7 in the AP poll, only behind Oregon and USC in the conference. 

While Drew Allar and the Penn State offense were relatively kept in check in Week 5, defensive coordinator Tom Allen’s unit was elite, stifling the Fighting Illini after an opening drive touchdown. It could be even tougher for UCLA to move the ball with an injury hampering starting quarterback Ethan Garbers. 

Penn State opens as a big home favorite, so let’s dig into the odds, the injuries, and how to watch this Big Ten showdown. 

How to watch UCLA vs. Penn State Week 4

  • Date: Saturday, October 5
  • Time: Noon ET
  • Venue: Beaver Stadium
  • How to Watch (TV): FOX
  • Streaming: fubo TV
  • Penn State Record: 4-0
  • UCLA Record: 1-3

UCLA vs. Penn State odds, spread and total

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook

Moneyline

  • UCLA +640
  • Penn State -1000

Spread

  • UCLA +17.5 (-112)
  • Penn State -17.5 (-108)

Total

  • 47.5 (over -115/under -105)

Penn State injury report

  • Andrew Rappleyea, TE: OUT (undisclosed)
  • Cam Wallace, RB: OUT
  • Kevin Winston Jr. S: Questionable (undisclosed)
  • Jalen Kimber, CB: Probable (undisclosed)
  • Dom DeLuca, LB: Probable (undisclosed)
  • Sal Wormley, RG: Probable (undisclosed)

UCLA injury report

  • Ethan Garbers, QB: Questionable (undisclosed)
  • Clint Stephens, DB: Questionable (undisclosed)
  • Jordan Abarca, DL: Questionable (undisclosed)
  • Joquarri Price, DL: Questionable (undisclosed)

Weather forecast in Happy Valley

It should be sunny at Beaver Stadium on Saturday with a very low chance of rain and a high of 71 degrees for kickoff at Noon. Happy Valley will see a low of 48 degrees on Saturday night, but the weather should be ideal for game time. 

Penn State and UCLA series history

Penn State all-time record vs. UCLA: 2-4

Last meeting, 1968: 21-6 PSU W at UCLA

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