UCLA Bruins defeat California Golden Bears 45-24: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · UCLA Bruins 45, California Golden Bears 24
The UCLA Bruins beat the California Golden Bears 45-24 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at California Memorial Stadium. The UCLA Bruins covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 53.5, with 69 points combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 3-2.
UCLA Bruins vs. California Golden Bears final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. The UCLA Bruins led 24-17 at halftime. They outscored the California Golden Bears 21-7 in the second half, 21-0 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Anthony Woods (UCLA Bruins): 8 carries for 118 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Wayne Knight (UCLA Bruins): 8 carries for 71 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns.
- Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (California Golden Bears): 24/41 passing for 271 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
- Adam Mohammed (California Golden Bears): 28 carries for 120 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in UCLA Bruins vs. California Golden Bears?
The UCLA Bruins covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 21 points.
The spread opened at UCLA Bruins -1.5 and closed at UCLA Bruins -2.5.
Did UCLA Bruins vs. California Golden Bears go over or under the total?
The game went over: 69 points combined against a closing total of 53.5, over by 15.5. 41 of the 69 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 53.5.
How did AiQ's UCLA Bruins vs. California Golden Bears predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 3-2.
- Player props: 3-2, +$29.92 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
UCLA Bruins vs. California Golden Bears player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 3-2 in this game, +$29.92 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Ian Strong (California Golden Bears): under 4.5 receptions at -143, finished with 5, a loss.
- Chase Hendricks (California Golden Bears): over 4.5 receptions at -114, finished with 6, a win.
- Nico Iamaleava (UCLA Bruins): under 1.5 passing touchdowns at -148, finished with 0, a win.
- Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (California Golden Bears): over 1.5 passing touchdowns at -134, finished with 2, a win.
- Adam Mohammed (California Golden Bears): under 2.5 receptions at -143, finished with 7, a loss.
UCLA Bruins vs. California Golden Bears odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the UCLA Bruins at -144 and the California Golden Bears at +121. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the UCLA Bruins a 57% favorite. The UCLA Bruins won as the favorite at -144: $69.44 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the UCLA Bruins between the open and the close, and they covered.
UCLA Bruins and California Golden Bears betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the UCLA Bruins 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the California Golden Bears 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for UCLA Bruins and California Golden Bears?
Next for the UCLA Bruins: the San Diego State Aztecs at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the California Golden Bears: at the Syracuse Orange on Saturday, September 12, 2026.