UCLA vs Northwestern
UCLA3series7 meetings
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Northwestern leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwestern win | Evanston | L | 14-17 |
| 2005 * | UCLA win | Neutral | W | 50-38 |
| 1970 | UCLA win | Pasadena | W | 12-7 |
| 1969 | UCLA win | Evanston | W | 36-0 |
| 1948 | Northwestern win | Pasadena | L | 0-19 |
| 1947 | Northwestern win | Evanston | L | 26-27 |
| 1931 | Northwestern win | Evanston | L | 0-19 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1931.
See the UCLA vs Northwestern 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 UCLA and Northwestern?
UCLA is 3-4 against Northwestern across 7 meetings on record since 1931. Northwestern leads the series.
When did UCLA last play Northwestern?
They last met in 2025, a 14-17 loss for UCLA.