UCLA @ California
2026-09-06T02:30:00.000Z · California Memorial Stadium
Power rating (SP+) implies California by 0.1 (rating gap + 2.5-pt home field — a rough estimate, not a specific-venue adjustment).
Market line (DraftKings): California +1.5 (opened -1.5), O/U 53.5
Flags
No flags cleared the threshold for this matchup — nothing stood out in the stats gathered so far.
UCLA Offense vs. California Defense
UCLA offense: 0 games this season · California defense: 0 games this season
UCLA: no games played yet this season · California: no games played yet this season
UCLA — who's actually back: Nico Iamaleava (Passing, 1928 yds, 13 TD last season) — back · Nico Iamaleava (Rushing, 505 yds, 4 TD last season) — back · Kwazi Gilmer (Receiving, 535 yds, 4 TD last season) — departed
| Stat (per game) | UCLA offense | California defense allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | — | — |
| Rush yards | — | — |
| Pass yards | — | — |
| Plays | — | — |
| 3rd down % | — | — |
| Turnovers | — | — |
| SP+ rating (opponent-adjusted) | 29.1 (#48 nat'l) | 25.5 (#64 nat'l) |
California Offense vs. UCLA Defense
California offense: 0 games this season · UCLA defense: 0 games this season
California: no games played yet this season · UCLA: no games played yet this season
California — who's actually back: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Passing, 3109 yds, 17 TD last season) — back · Kendrick Raphael (Rushing, 862 yds, 12 TD last season) — departed · Jacob De Jesus (Receiving, 884 yds, 5 TD last season) — departed
| Stat (per game) | California offense | UCLA defense allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | — | — |
| Rush yards | — | — |
| Pass yards | — | — |
| Plays | — | — |
| 3rd down % | — | — |
| Turnovers | — | — |
| SP+ rating (opponent-adjusted) | 28.8 (#52 nat'l) | 23.7 (#51 nat'l) |
Raw Box Score (season averages, side by side)
| Stat (per game) | UCLA | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | — | — |
| Rush yards | — | — |
| Pass yards | — | — |
| Plays | — | — |
| Turnovers | — | — |
UCLA Players
Likely contributors — ranked by 2025 usage among players still on the roster, not an official depth chart (none exists publicly).
QB
| Nico Iamaleava | 323 att · 1928 yds · 13 TD last season |
| Ty Dieffenbach transfer, Cal Poly | 162 att · 1305 yds · 9 TD last season |
Other QBs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Colton Gumino, DJ Bordeaux, Madden Iamaleava
RB
| Wayne Knight transfer, James Madison | 190 car · 1263 yds · 9 TD last season |
| Jaivian Thomas | 82 car · 306 yds · 1 TD last season |
| Anthony Woods | 63 car · 294 yds · 0 TD last season |
| Dylan Lee transfer, Iowa State | 25 car · 117 yds · 1 TD last season |
Other RBs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Jayden Fox, Karson Cox, Troy Leigber
WR
| Leland Smith transfer, San José State | 43 rec · 695 yds · 3 TD last season |
| Mikey Matthews | 33 rec · 348 yds · 2 TD last season |
| Landon Ellis transfer, James Madison | 33 rec · 541 yds · 5 TD last season |
| Semaj Morgan transfer, Michigan | 19 rec · 214 yds · 1 TD last season |
Other WRs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Aidan Mizell, Brian Rowe Jr., Jace Brown, Jackson Meehan, Jalen Saint Paul, Jonah Smith, Kenneth Moore III, Major Pride, Marcus Harris, Markus Kier, Russell Weir, Shane Rosenthal
TE
| Brayden Loftin transfer, Kansas State | 6 rec · 55 yds · 0 TD last season |
| Josh Phifer transfer, James Madison | 3 rec · 38 yds · 1 TD last season |
| Noah Fox-Flores | 1 rec · 4 yds · 1 TD last season |
Other TEs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Dylan Sims, Harry Lodge, Peter Bario, Stevie Amar Jr.
Passing
No passing stats yet.
Rushing
No rushing stats yet.
Receiving
No receiving stats yet.
California Players
Likely contributors — ranked by 2025 usage among players still on the roster, not an official depth chart (none exists publicly).
QB
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | 452 att · 3109 yds · 17 TD last season |
| Jackson Brousseau transfer, Colorado State | 201 att · 1354 yds · 9 TD last season |
Other QBs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Alonzo Esparza, Dominic Ingrassia, EJ Caminong, Nainoa Lopes
RB
| Ashten Emory transfer, UTEP | 119 car · 569 yds · 4 TD last season |
| Adam Mohammed transfer, Washington | 104 car · 517 yds · 5 TD last season |
| Carter Vargas transfer, UC Davis | 67 car · 445 yds · 5 TD last season |
| Anthony League | 7 car · 13 yds · 0 TD last season |
Other RBs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Dean-Taylor Chapman, Jayden Parker, Victor Santino
WR
| Chase Hendricks transfer, Ohio | 67 rec · 950 yds · 7 TD last season |
| Ian Strong transfer, Rutgers | 52 rec · 762 yds · 5 TD last season |
| Jordan King | 22 rec · 267 yds · 2 TD last season |
| Mark Hamper | 17 rec · 202 yds · 0 TD last season |
Other WRs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Carson Perry-Smith, Cole Boscia, Cooper Perry, Kai Meza, Kyion Grayes, Meyer Swinney, QuaRon Adams, Trevor Rogers
TE
| Dorian Thomas transfer, New Mexico | 53 rec · 545 yds · 4 TD last season |
| Mason Mini | 35 rec · 387 yds · 4 TD last season |
| Rico Walker transfer, Purdue | 9 rec · 100 yds · 0 TD last season |
Other TEs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Jack Olyphant, John Tofi Jr., Taimane Purcell
Passing
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Rushing
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Receiving
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