CBS Sports outlines UCLA's path to College Football Playoff

Bruins need six wins in final seven games

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: UCLA sits 6-0 after a road win at Oregon and a win over Wisconsin with its backup quarterback. CBS Sports examined what the Bruins must do from here to stay in the playoff race.

Why it matters: The margin is tight because UCLA needs six wins in its final seven games to keep its case intact. A defense allowing 5 conversions on 38 third downs has carried the unbeaten start.

By the numbers: 6-0 record; 1-0 at Oregon; Wisconsin win with backup quarterback; opponents 5-for-38 on third down; six wins needed in final seven.

What to watch: The closing seven-game stretch will decide whether the 6-0 start holds as a playoff resume.

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CBS Sports 2026-10-21T19:00:01.136934+00:00

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