UCLA Bruins defeat Michigan State Spartans 28-10: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Michigan State Spartans 10, UCLA Bruins 28
The UCLA Bruins beat the Michigan State Spartans 28-10 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Rose Bowl. The UCLA Bruins covered the spread as 16.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 43.5, with 38 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins final score and game recap
The Michigan State Spartans led 7-0 after the first quarter. The UCLA Bruins won the second quarter 14-0 to lead 14-7 at halftime. They outscored the Michigan State Spartans 14-3 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kenneth Williams (Michigan State Spartans): 17 carries for 54 yards.
- Chrishon McCray (Michigan State Spartans): 3 catches for 42 yards.
- Anthony Woods (UCLA Bruins): 14 carries for 112 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Ty Dieffenbach (UCLA Bruins): 18/31 passing for 198 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins?
The UCLA Bruins covered the spread as 16.5-point favorites, winning by 18 points.
The spread opened at UCLA Bruins -14 and closed at UCLA Bruins -16.5.
Did Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins go over or under the total?
The game went under: 38 points combined against a closing total of 43.5, under by 5.5. 21 of the 38 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 44.5 and closed at 43.5.
How did AiQ's Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the UCLA Bruins to win at -800, a win (+$12.50 on a $100 bet).
Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: Michigan State Spartans won the first quarter, paying +260.
- First-half total 22.5: the under, paying -108, with 21 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: UCLA Bruins won the first half, paying -550.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying -105, with 7 points scored.
- UCLA Bruins team total 29.5: the under, paying -106, with 28 scored.
- Michigan State Spartans team total 13.5: the under, paying -122, with 10 scored.
- First-half spread: Michigan State Spartans +9.5 covered, paying -108.
Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Michigan State Spartans at +550 and the UCLA Bruins at -800. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the UCLA Bruins a 85% favorite. The UCLA Bruins won as the favorite at -800: $12.50 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the UCLA Bruins, the best price before the game was -750 at BetMGM: priced near fair (−0.4% value).
The spread moved toward the UCLA Bruins between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 44.5 to 43.5, and the game went under.
Michigan State Spartans and UCLA Bruins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Michigan State Spartans 2-6 in the 2026 regular season (2-3 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times. That made it six straight losses for the Michigan State Spartans.
This result left the UCLA Bruins 7-0 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 3-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 7 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times. That made it seven straight wins for the UCLA Bruins.
What's next for Michigan State Spartans and UCLA Bruins?
Next for the Michigan State Spartans: at the Michigan Wolverines on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the UCLA Bruins: the Nevada Wolf Pack at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026.