# UCLA record run among 5 things to watch as Bruins look to clinch Big Ten title-game berth

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ucla-record-run-among-5-things-to-watch-as-bruins-look-to-clinch-big-ten-title-game-berth/
- Published: 2026-11-13T13:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T13:26:24+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/ucla-football-5-things-to-watch-vs-illinois/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- UCLA can reach 10-0 for only the third time in school history.
- A win and several other results could send the Bruins to the Big Ten title game.
- Wayne Knight is one touchdown away from a school record.

## Summary

Fourth-ranked UCLA hosts Illinois on Friday with a win putting the Bruins one victory away from a historic 10-0 start and strengthening their push towards the College Football Playoff. They could also clinch a place in the Big Ten title game this weekend, though that would require several other results to go their way.

UCLA is 9-0 overall and 6-0 in conference, while Illinois is 6-3 and has won four straight. Running back Wayne Knight has scored in all nine games and would set a school record with a touchdown in a tenth consecutive game; the Bruins average 213.2 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Ty Dieffenbach is coming off a career-high 303 passing yards, while Illinois receiver Collin Dixon has 68 catches, 910 yards and 12 touchdowns.

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