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The eighth-ranked UCLA Bruins will look to stay perfect on the season when they battle the visiting Illinois Fighting Illini in a key Big Ten Conference matchup on Friday night. Illinois is coming off a 24-13 win over Nebraska on Nov. 6, while UCLA downed Minnesota 34-20 on Saturday. The Fighting Illini (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten), who are tied for third in the conference, are 2-1 on the road this season. The Bruins (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten), who lead the Big Ten, are 5-0 on their home field in 2026. Visit our Kalshi promo code review and get a $55 bonus after $25+ in trades with the Kalshi promo code SPORTSLINE55:
Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. The all-time series is tied 6-6, but UCLA has won four of the last five meetings. The Bruins are 10-point favorites, with the over/under at 47.5 in the latest Illinois vs. UCLA odds.
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