Projecting UCLA's Football rivals in the Big Ten

Now that UCLA is in the Big Ten, who will be the Bruins' top five rivals in football? We take a look at who those five may be.

By Ryan Kay | Sep 10, 2024

Nov 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins running back TJ Harden (25) runs during the third quarter against the USC Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images / Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

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Gary Beban (16) throws the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the Rose Bowl where UCLA beat MSU 14-12 at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Long Photography-Imagn Images / Long Photography-Imagn Images

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Going back to 1954, both teams won three games against one another in this rivalry. These two teams have played one another three times in the Rose Bowl game at the end of their seasons.

UCLA has a three-game winning streak in this rivalry, having won the last three games between these universities. Michigan State won the first three times they played one another.

UCLA defeated Michigan State at home by a final score of 56-14 at the last meeting between both institutions back in 1974.

These two fanbases have more in common than they may think, creating a more friendly but good rivalry between the two football programs. Historically speaking, these two teams have played one another in some crucial games, such as the ones they faced against one another in 1954, 1956, and 1966.

UCLA travels to Michigan State to play the Spartans next season to potentially rekindle this historic rivalry.

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