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UCLA Football: Look at 2023 Schedule with game by game predictions

By Ryan Kay

Helicopters fly over as fireworks explode during the national anthem prior to the game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl on November 19, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Helicopters fly over as fireworks explode during the national anthem prior to the game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl on November 19, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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TUCSON, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 09: Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson #1 of the UCLA Bruins dives into the end zone to score on a 2-yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half of the NCAAF game at Arizona Stadium on October 09, 2021, in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TUCSON, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 09: Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson #1 of the UCLA Bruins dives into the end zone to score on a 2-yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half of the NCAAF game at Arizona Stadium on October 09, 2021, in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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UCLA and Arizona have a long history in college football, having first played each other in 1927. The two teams have met a combined 47 times, with UCLA leading the all-time series 27-18-2.

In the early years of the series, after Arizona defeated UCLA in their first match-up with one another, the Bruins would then dominate Arizona after that, winning nine of the next 11 matchups between the two schools. However, Arizona has had periods of success against UCLA, including a stretch from 2007 to 2011 when they won five straight games against the Bruins.

One of the most memorable games recently between the two schools took place in 2019 when UCLA lost on the road to Arizona as they missed a 39-yard field goal to tie the game as the Wildcats won by a final score of 20-17.

In recent years, UCLA has reasserted its dominance in the series, winning eight of the last 11 matchups between the two schools. However recently, Arizona has had some notable victories over UCLA, including a 34-28 win in 2022 and a 20-17 upset in 2019.

Last 10 games of this rivalry: UCLA has won seven times during the past 10 games that these two schools have played one another.

Last five games of this rivalry: UCLA has won three out of the last five games against Arizona.

Best game between these two schools in recent years: The 2022 game that was tied at 28-28 with just over a minute remaining when Arizona kicker Lucas Havrisik kicked a 34-yard field goal to give the Wildcats the lead and gave the Wildcats a 34-28 win.

Current Win Streak: Arizona has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.

Last meeting between both schools: The Wildcats defeated the Bruins on the road by a final score of 34-28.

Prediction: UCLA 24 Arizona 23