
How to Watch Northwestern vs. UCLA: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 27, 2025
Updated Sep. 27, 2025 3:28 p.m. ET
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At 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Caleb Komolafe and the Northwestern Wildcats (1-2) take on the UCLA Bruins (0-3). The matchup is on BTN, if you're searching for how to watch.
Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Northwestern Wildcats and the UCLA Bruins.
How to Watch Northwestern vs. UCLA
- When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois
- TV Channel: BTN
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)
Northwestern's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2025 | at Tulane | L 23-3 |
| 9/5/2025 | vs. Western Illinois | W 42-7 |
| 9/13/2025 | vs. Oregon | L 34-14 |
| 9/27/2025 | vs. UCLA | - |
| 10/4/2025 | vs. Louisiana-Monroe | - |
| 10/11/2025 | at Penn State | - |
| 10/18/2025 | vs. Purdue | - |
| 10/25/2025 | at Nebraska | - |
| 11/7/2025 | at USC | - |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. Michigan | - |
| 11/22/2025 | vs. Minnesota | - |
| 11/29/2025 | at Illinois | - |
Northwestern 2025 Stats & Insights
- Northwestern ranks 96th in total offense (358.7 yards per game) and 53rd in total defense (325 yards allowed per game) this year.
- Northwestern ranks 111th in passing yards this season (180.3 per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with 153 passing yards allowed per game.
- The Wildcats rank 22nd-worst in scoring offense (19.7 points per game), but they've been a little better on defense, ranking 58th with 21.3 points allowed per game.
- The Wildcats are compiling 178.3 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 58th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 105th, allowing 172 rushing yards per game.
- Northwestern ranks 67th in third-down efficiency (41%) on offense and 85th in third-down percentage allowed (39.5%) on defense this season.
- The Wildcats own the seventh-worst turnover margin in college football at -6, forcing two turnovers (116th in the FBS) while turning it over eight times (123rd in the FBS).
Northwestern 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Cam Porter | RB | 137 YDS / 1 TD / 68.5 YPG / 7.6 YPC 3 REC / 23 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 23 REC YPG |
| Griffin Wilde | WR | 15 REC / 213 YDS / 0 TD / 71 YPG |
| Caleb Komolafe | RB | 150 YDS / 1 TD / 50 YPG / 4.2 YPC |
| Joseph Himon II | RB | 137 YDS / 0 TD / 45.7 YPG / 4.9 YPC 7 REC / 59 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 19.7 REC YPG |
| Mac Uihlein | LB | 20 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Robert Fitzgerald | DB | 26 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Carmine Bastone | DL | 8 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
| Aidan Hubbard | DL | 9 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK |
UCLA's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2025 | vs. Utah | L 43-10 |
| 9/6/2025 | at UNLV | L 30-23 |
| 9/12/2025 | vs. New Mexico | L 35-10 |
| 9/27/2025 | at Northwestern | - |
| 10/4/2025 | vs. Penn State | - |
| 10/11/2025 | at Michigan State | - |
| 10/18/2025 | vs. Maryland | - |
| 10/25/2025 | at Indiana | - |
| 11/8/2025 | vs. Nebraska | - |
| 11/15/2025 | at Ohio State | - |
| 11/22/2025 | vs. Washington | - |
| 11/29/2025 | at USC | - |
UCLA 2025 Stats & Insights
- UCLA has been outplayed on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 23rd-worst in total offense (324.7 total yards per game) and 14th-worst in total defense (431 total yards allowed per game).
- UCLA is posting 202.7 passing yards per contest on offense this season (92nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 187 passing yards per game (52nd-ranked) on defense.
- This season has been difficult for the Bruins on both sides of the ball, as they are putting up just 14.3 points per contest (fifth-worst) and surrendering 36 points per game (10th-worst).
- The Bruins rank 105th in rushing yards per game (122), but they've been less effective defensively, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with 244 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- UCLA has struggled on both sides of the ball on third down this season, ranking third-worst in third-down conversion rate (22.9%) and second-worst in third-down rate allowed (62.2%).
- After forcing two turnovers (116th in the FBS) and turning the ball over four times (50th in the FBS) this season, the Bruins have the 98th-ranked turnover margin of -2.
UCLA 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Iamaleava | QB | 608 YDS (63.9%) / 3 TD / 3 INT 139 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 46.3 RUSH YPG |
| Anthony Woods | RB | 117 YDS / 0 TD / 39 YPG / 5.6 YPC 10 REC / 91 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 30.3 REC YPG |
| Kwazi Gilmer | WR | 16 REC / 174 YDS / 0 TD / 58 YPG |
| Mikey Matthews | WR | 10 REC / 123 YDS / 0 TD / 41 YPG |
| Isaiah Chisom | LB | 28 TKL / 1 TFL |
| JonJon Vaughns | LB | 25 TKL / 1 TFL |
| Key Lawrence | DB | 14 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Kechaun Bennett | DL | 7 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
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