Northwestern vs UCLA
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Northwestern leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 17-14 |
| 2005 * | UCLA win | Neutral | L | 38-50 |
| 1970 | UCLA win | Pasadena | L | 7-12 |
| 1969 | UCLA win | Evanston | L | 0-36 |
| 1948 | Northwestern win | Pasadena | W | 19-0 |
| 1947 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 27-26 |
| 1931 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 19-0 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1931.
See the Northwestern vs UCLA rivalry breakdown for by-decade splits, trends and the next meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northwestern and UCLA?
Northwestern is 4-3 against UCLA across 7 meetings on record since 1931. Northwestern leads the series.
When did Northwestern last play UCLA?
They last met in 2025, a 17-14 win for Northwestern.