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UCLA (home) vs. Oregon State (away)

Current Records: UCLA 1-4-0; Oregon State 1-3-0

What to Know

UCLA is hoping to patch up the holes a defense that has allowed an average of 35.6 goals per game. A Pac-12 battle is on tap between UCLA and Oregon State at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday at Rose Bowl. The Bruins have the odds in their favor, so they'll need to guard against complacency.

The oddsmakers expected fireworks between the Bruins and Arizona, but the 68.5-point over/under wound up being a bit inflated. The Bruins fell just short of Arizona by a score of 20-17. RB Joshua Kelley put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 127 yards and one touchdown on 27 carries. That nimble footwork stands out as the first time Kelley has hit the 100-yard rushing mark this season.

Meanwhile, after a dominant win in their contest three weeks ago, Oregon State was humbled last week. It was close but no cigar for Oregon State as they fell 31-28 to Stanford. The result was a vexing reminder to Oregon State of the 48-17 defeat they experienced in the two teams' previous head-to-head Nov. 10 of last year.

Having both suffered close losses, both of these teams will no doubt be fighting for every inch to win this one. A pair of defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Bruins are stumbling into the matchup with the second most passing touchdowns allowed in the nation, having given up 16 on the season. The Beavers have experienced some defensive struggles of their own as they are 15th worst in the nation in passing touchdowns allowed, with 12 on the season. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Rose Bowl -- Pasadena, California
  • TV: Pac 12 Networks
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $18.00

Odds

The Bruins are a 4.5-point favorite against the Beavers.

Vegas had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bruins as a 5.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: 64

Weather

The current forecast: sunny, with a temperature of 84 degrees.