The historic rivalry between the Washington Huskies and the UCLA Bruins has reached a new chapter as both programs navigate their inaugural seasons in the Big Ten Conference. With a history dating back to 1932, these two West Coast powerhouses continue to deliver high-stakes matchups across both football and basketball.
Football: Huskies Dominate Recent Rose Bowl Showdown
In their most recent football meeting on November 22, 2025, the Washington Huskies delivered a statement victory with a 48-14 rout of the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. The game was headlined by a stellar performance from quarterback Demond Williams Jr., who accounted for four total touchdowns—two on the ground and two through the air.
The victory was particularly significant as it may have marked UCLA’s final home game at the Rose Bowl after 43 years of calling the Pasadena stadium home. The Huskies’ defense stifled the Bruins throughout the night, limiting UCLA’s offensive production in front of a crowd of 38,201 fans. This win extended Washington’s current winning streak in the series to two games.
All-Time Football Series Highlights
- Overall Record: UCLA leads the series 42-34-2.
- First Meeting: Washington won 19-0 on December 3, 1932.
- Largest Margin of Victory: UCLA won 62-13 on November 3, 1973.
- Longest Win Streak: UCLA held a 7-game streak from 1952 to 1958.
- Recent Trend: The teams have split their last 10 matchups 5-5.
Basketball: Bruins Seek Revenge in Saturday Night Clash
Shifting to the hardwood, the UCLA Bruins and Washington Huskies are set to face off tonight, February 7, 2026, at Pauley Pavilion. This marks the second meeting of the 2025-2026 season between the two programs.
In their first encounter on December 3, 2025, UCLA narrowly escaped with an 82-80 victory. Skyy Clark was the hero for the Bruins, hitting six 3-pointers and finishing with 25 points. Despite leading by as many as 16 points late in the second half, UCLA had to withstand a furious Huskies comeback to secure the win. Tonight’s rematch is scheduled for broadcast on FS1, with tip-off expected to be a pivotal moment for Big Ten standings.
Historical Context and Conference Realignment
The move to the Big Ten has added a layer of urgency to the Washington-UCLA rivalry. Historically, Washington has been a pillar of West Coast football, boasting a .700 winning percentage, 13 conference championships, and three national titles. UCLA, meanwhile, holds the edge in the head-to-head football series and remains a perennial basketball powerhouse.
As of February 07 2026, both schools are working to establish dominance in their new conference home, ensuring that every matchup—whether on the gridiron or the court—carries significant weight for postseason aspirations.