The Bruins will play the Wildcats on Saturday, September 27th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 5 action features a matchup between UCLA and Northwestern taking place at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UCLA has a 90.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Northwestern is 92.00.
- Away UCLA - Heading into Week 5, UCLA currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Northwestern - Northwestern has a 1-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 5 matchup, they rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the UCLA away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, UCLA ranks 16th (43) in the Big Ten Conference, with Northwestern currently ranking 15th (59) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, UCLA stands 2nd (108) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Northwestern sits at 9th (64) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - UCLA has a 0-3 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Northwestern currently 1-2 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as UCLA faces off against Northwestern on Saturday!
The Week 5 game will be held at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, UCLA sits at 90.67 while Northwestern is at 92.00.
UCLA is looking for their first win at 0-3, while Northwestern hopes to improve their 1-2 record. Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and compare the odds below. Don't forget to review this game's prop bets before kickoff!
Best Bruins at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog UCLA | Favorite Northwestern |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog UCLA | Favorite Northwestern |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Northwestern is a -6.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UCLA is a +6.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 45.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 45.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Northwestern is a -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UCLA is a +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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UCLA
Northwestern
9/27/25 3:30pm EDT | +6.5 -115-6.5 -105 |
Underdog UCLA - UCLA bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +6.5 UCLA underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -6.5 Northwestern favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UCLA at Northwestern Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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UCLA
Northwestern
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/27/25 3:30pm EDT | +125-185+10000Bet |
UCLA
Northwestern
Game to Overtime
9/27/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
UCLA
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 10+
9/27/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes -550No +375Bet |
UCLA
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 20+
9/27/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +130No -165Bet |
| BetMGM | |
UCLA
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 30+
9/27/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +775No -1600Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 5 | UCLA vs Northwestern Saturday, September 27th, 2025 | NU 17, UCLA 14 Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | Northwestern by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 1-1 | 0.500 | 3 | 2 | 118 | 85 | 3-1 | 0-1 | W2 |
| UCLA | 1-1 | 0.500 | 1 | 4 | 99 | 162 | 1-2 | 0-2 | W1 |
UCLA & Northwestern Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
UCLA Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| UCLA | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Northwestern |
UCLA & Northwestern Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Utah vs UCLA | UTAH 43, UCLA 10 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | UCLA vs UNLV | UNLV 30, UCLA 23 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | New Mexico vs UCLA | UNM 35, UCLA 10 Friday, September 12th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | UCLA vs Northwestern | NU 17, UCLA 14 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Penn State vs UCLA | UCLA 42, PSU 37 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | UCLA vs Michigan State | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Maryland vs UCLA | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | UCLA vs Indiana | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Nebraska vs UCLA | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | UCLA vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Washington vs UCLA | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | UCLA vs USC | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Northwestern vs Tulane | TULN 23, NU 3 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Western Illinois vs Northwestern | NU 42, WIU 7 Friday, September 5th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Oregon vs Northwestern | ORE 34, NU 14 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | UCLA vs Northwestern | NU 17, UCLA 14 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Louisiana-Monroe vs Northwestern | NU 42, ULM 7 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Northwestern vs Penn State | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Purdue vs Northwestern | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 3:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Northwestern vs Nebraska | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Northwestern vs USC | Friday, November 7th, 2025 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Michigan vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Northwestern vs Illinois | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UCLA vs Northwestern College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the UCLA vs Northwestern Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UCLA vs Northwestern Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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