UCLA’s defense has been beatable on a down-to-down basis (122nd in success rate) but has bottled up big plays (14th in explosiveness). Ikaika Malloe’s stop unit will once again look to keep a lid on things and force Washington to methodically drive to find scores, which should keep the clock ticking.

The Ducks have been dynamite against the spread, especially in their cross-country trips for Big Ten games. CU is one of the nation’s best against the spread.