Let’s take a look at UCLA’s bowl projections after the regular season’s last week of play.
Based on their 7-5 regular-season record and 4-5 conference record, UCLA could be projected to play in the Independence Bowl on December 16th, 2023, against an opponent from the Big 12 conference. The most likely opponent is Texas Tech, but Iowa State or Kansas are also possible.
Los Angeles Times also is speculating that UCLA will be playing in the Independence Bowl this year.
247 Sports
Los Angeles Bowl
Projected matchup: UCLA vs. UNLV
College Football News
SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Projected matchup: UCLA vs Minnesota
CBS Sports
Los Angeles Bowl
Projected matchup: UCLA vs. UNLV
Sporting News
San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl
Projected matchup: UCLA vs. Miami (Fla.)
ESPN
Los Angeles Bowl
Projected matchup: UCLA vs. UNLV
*Both Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach agree on this bowl projection for UCLA.
Athlon Sports
Los Angeles Bowl
Projected matchup: UCLA vs. UNLV
Here is a summary of UCLA’s bowl projections for 2023:
Independence Bowl: 55% chance
Las Vegas Bowl: 20% chance
Holiday Bowl: 15% chance
LA Bowl: 10% chance
These are just projections, and anything can happen in college football. Only time will tell what the future holds for the UCLA Bruins and to what bowl they go to in 2023.