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The No. 7 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions and UCLA Bruins are facing off in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season. The programs have seen contrasting results at the start of the season, with Penn State sitting at 4-0 (1-0 Big Ten) while UCLA is 1-3 (0-2).
Let's take a look at some noteworthy facts about the game, head-to-head records, and the odds for the 2024 matchup.
5 Interesting facts about the Penn State vs UCLA rivalry
Here are five interesting facts about the rivalry:
1. UCLA hosted the first game
The Penn State Nittany Lions were the hosts of the first game in the series. The game was played at State College, Penn, on Saturday, September 28, 1963. Penn State won the game 17-14.
2. It took three games to have an away winner
Penn State won the first game they hosted, and UCLA won the second game of the series. The first time an away side won a game in the series was on Saturday, October 2, 1965, when UCLA beat Penn State with a 24-22 scoreline at State College, Penn.
3. UCLA won four in a row
The UCLA Bruins have the longest win streak in the series, winning all four matchups between 1964 and 1967. The Bruins won two games at the State College, Penn and two at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
4. Biggest win
Penn State versus UCLA games are usually close, with most ending in one-score victories and a few in two-score wins. However, the 1966 game wasn't close. The Bruins annihilated the Nittany Lions, coming out 49-11 victors at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
5. Six years in a row, and then what?
The Penn State Nittany Lions and UCLA Bruins faced off in six consecutive years from 1963 to 1968. UCLA won four, while Penn State won two.
However, the teams have yet to face off since. Their 2024 matchup will be almost 56 years since their last matchup.
Penn State vs UCLA football Head-to-Head
The Penn State Nittany Lions and UCLA Bruins have faced off six times. The Bruins have the upper hand with four wins to the Nittany Lions' two heading into the game.
Notable records in the Penn State vs UCLA Football Series
The Penn State Nittany Lions won the last game between the teams, which was played on Saturday, October 12, 1968. The game was played at UCLA's home turf, the LA Memorial Coliseum. Penn State won the game by a 21-6 scoreline.
When was the last time Penn State defeated UCLA?
Penn State last defeated UCLA in 1968. The game was played on Saturday, October 12, and the Nittany Lions left the LA Memorial Coliseum with the victory.
When was the last time UCLA defeated Penn State?
The last time UCLA defeated Penn State was in 1967. The game was played on Saturday, October 7, and the Bruins left State College, Penn, with the win. It was their fourth straight win against their opponents.
Who is favored in Penn State vs UCLA?
The Penn State Nittany Lions are heavily favored heading into the 2024 game between the programs. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Penn State is a 28.5-point favorite against UCLA.
Furthermore, FanDuel lists the money line odds for the Penn State Nittany Lions at -7500 and for the UCLA Bruins at +2500 to win outright. The total for the Week 6 matchup is 44.5 points.
