Pregame analysis and predictions of the USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins NCAAW game to be played on January 3, 2026 on ESPN.

While depth is built over time, UCLA will need to stay healthy this season to reach a bowl game. A true next-man-up mentality only works if there are players capable of supporting it. As it stands now, UCLA really does not have that going for it.

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UCLA plays the No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes after Tyler Bilodeau scored 34 points in the Bruins' 97-65 win against the UC Riverside Highlanders

The Bruins are currently 10-3 and have fallen far from pre-season projections, however there is hope for a turnaround and that starts with Tyler Bilodeau. UCLA

NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman recently praised the work of former Holy Cross and James Madison football coach Bob Chesney before he takes over at UCLA

Lauren Betts had 18 points and 16 rebounds as No. 4 UCLA extended its winning streak to six games with an 82-75 win over No. 19 Ohio State.

More information below on UCLA and No. 25 Iowa and how to watch the game.

With the Rose Bowl Game set to kick off on Jan. 1, here's the timeline of events for the lawsuit of the venue and Pasadena against UCLA.