#1 UCLA
5-0 in Big Ten play, T-1st in the Big Ten
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4 awards in 2026 · Every award winner- Top Chef ×3
- Most Overlooked ×1
| Award | Week | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Top Chef | Week 8 | Ranked #1 that week |
| Top Chef | Week 7 | Ranked #1 that week |
| Top Chef | Week 6 | Ranked #1 that week |
| Most Overlooked | Week 4 | Data rank far better than any poll's |
2026 season recap (through week 8)
UCLA (Big Ten) is ranked 1st in The Davis Rankings after week 8 of 2026, with a record of 7-0 and a score of 94.4 out of 100. That is unchanged from week 7. That puts it in the Winning tier (ranks 1-25). Its strongest factor is win/loss record (100.0 out of 100). Its weakest is opponent record today (71.4 out of 100).
The signature win so far came in week 7, 17-7 over T-24 Wisconsin at home. There is no loss on the schedule, which is the one thing the formula rewards most.
UCLA has won its last 7 games in a row. On the road it is 3-0. The average margin is +19.1 points per game, with a biggest win of 51 points. 1 of 7 games was decided by a touchdown or less.
UCLA is 7th in the AP poll (6 spots lower than the Davis Rankings); 7th in the Coaches poll (6 spots lower than the Davis Rankings).
Next up is #102 Nevada in week 9, at home. The toughest game left on the schedule by current rank is week 10 against #27 Minnesota. 0 of the 5 games left are against teams currently in the top 25.
Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California (away) | W 45-24 |
| 2 | San Diego State (home) | W 28-10 |
| 3 | Purdue (home, conference game) | W 52-38 |
| 4 | Maryland (away, conference game) | W 54-3 |
| 6 | Oregon (away, conference game) | W 17-15 |
| 7 | Wisconsin (home, conference game) | W 17-7 |
| 8 | Michigan State (home, conference game) | W 28-10 |
Upcoming games
| Week | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Nevada (home) | (BTN) |
| 10 | Minnesota (away, conference game) | Sat Nov 7, time TBD |
| 11 | Illinois (home, conference game) | (FOX) |
| 12 | Michigan (away, conference game) | Sat Nov 21, time TBD |
| 13 | USC (home, conference game) | Sat Nov 28, time TBD |
Ranking history 2026
Now #1, Winning (week 8). Best #1 (week 8). Lowest #4 (week 3). Higher on the chart is a better rank. The shaded bands are rank tiers, with each tier's sticker at its left. A poll is a top 25, so its line breaks in the weeks the team is not in it. The poll lines are drawn a little apart so equal ranks do not hide each other: point at a week for the exact ranks.
Week 8 TDR #1 (94.4, 7-0) Winning AP #7 Coaches #7
Week 1 TDR #3 (94.0, 1-0) AP NR Coaches NR
Week 2 TDR #1 (95.1, 2-0) AP NR Coaches NR
Week 3 TDR #4 (94.2, 3-0) Winning AP NR Coaches NR
Week 4 TDR #4 (94.4, 4-0) Winning AP #23 Coaches #23
Week 5 TDR #4 (94.5, 4-0) Winning AP #21 Coaches #22
Week 6 TDR #1 (95.0, 5-0) Winning AP #12 Coaches #12
Week 7 TDR #1 (95.0, 6-0) Winning AP #9 Coaches #10
Week 8 TDR #1 (94.4, 7-0) Winning AP #7 Coaches #7
Week by week
| Week | TDR | Score | Record | Tier | AP | Coaches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #3 | 94.0 | 1-0 | - | NR | NR |
| 2 | #1 | 95.1 | 2-0 | - | NR | NR |
| 3 | #4 | 94.2 | 3-0 | Winning | NR | NR |
| 4 | #4 | 94.4 | 4-0 | Winning | #23 | #23 |
| 5 | #4 | 94.5 | 4-0 | Winning | #21 | #22 |
| 6 | #1 | 95.0 | 5-0 | Winning | #12 | #12 |
| 7 | #1 | 95.0 | 6-0 | Winning | #9 | #10 |
| 8 | #1 | 94.4 | 7-0 | Winning | #7 | #7 |
Score breakdown
Each factor is scored 0–100, then weighted into the composite score. Full methodology & weights
| Factor | Score (0-100) |
|---|---|
| win/loss record | 100.0 |
| recent results | 100.0 |
| road-win bonus | 90.5 |
| opponent record at game time | 72.8 |
| opponent record today | 71.4 |
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