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UCLA Football: Ranking 2018 from easiest to toughest game

By Mike Regalado

WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Chip Kelly speaks to the media during a press conference after being introduced as UCLA's new Football Head Coach on November 27, 2017 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Chip Kelly speaks to the media during a press conference after being introduced as UCLA's new Football Head Coach on November 27, 2017 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /
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TEMPE, AZ – NOVEMBER 25: Running back Nick Wilson #28 of the Arizona Wildcats rushes the footballl against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TEMPE, AZ – NOVEMBER 25: Running back Nick Wilson #28 of the Arizona Wildcats rushes the footballl against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

4. Arizona State Sun Devils | Sun Devils Stadium, Tempe, AZ | Sat, Nov 10

This isn’t the fourth easiest game as much as it is the ninth toughest. UCLA and Arizona State have traded blows over the last few seasons when Jim Mora and Todd Graham were in charge of the programs, but that changes this year. At least from a coaching perspective.

No matter what, playing in Tempe is a tough task. At the present time it appears as if UCLA could have the advantage with talent and coaching. But this is going to be late in the season for both teams who will both be beaten up. Although, both could also be in a nice groove at this point in the season.

It also doesn’t help that USC and Stanford are the last two games on the schedule after this one, so no additional pressure there.

Though it is uncertain what Herm Edwards will bring to this Sun Devil team, especially at this point in the season, but UCLA should not let their guard down. Bruin fans are used to this team slipping in important games (from the previous coaching regime), so hopefully the change in the plan of attack by Kelly brings on a more satisfying conclusion.