UCLA Climbs to No. 9 in AP Poll Following Victory Over Wisconsin

UCLA Bruins wide receiver Semaj Morgan caught a touchdown during their NCAA football clash against Purdue at Rose Bowl Stadium on September 19th, 2026. The UCLA Bruins, under head coach Bob Chesney, have reached a significant milestone by being ranked No. 9 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll after their 17-7 win over Wisconsin. This marks UCLA’s first appearance in the Top 10 since 2022 and unfolds their ambition to finish the season among the top teams for the first time since 2014.

The Bruins’ ascent in the rankings coincided with a dramatic Saturday in college football, with five of the top eight ranked teams suffering upsets. Despite criticisms of their schedule’s difficulty, UCLA remains undefeated at 6-0, having secured victories against formidable Big Ten opponents, Oregon and Wisconsin. Looking ahead, their only significant challenge appears to be their season-ending rivalry match against USC.