UCLA's Perfect Season Isn't Impressing Everyone After Michigan State Win

UCLA extended its perfect 2026 college football campaign to seven victories following a 28-10 defeat of Michigan State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. The result marks the first time the Bruins have reached a 7-0 mark since 2005. Despite the dominant performance, the victory failed to silence all critics regarding the team's national championship potential. CBS Sports analyst Bryant McFadden questioned the squad's depth, comparing their play to a rapper with no substance. He argued that the team lacks sufficient testing and is not currently built to compete effectively in a first-round playoff game. The Bruins overcame an early deficit caused by a fumble and a Spartan touchdown. They answered with 28 consecutive points, finishing with 245 rushing yards while holding the visitors to just 156 total offensive yards. This win leaves UCLA as the sole undefeated team in the Big Ten conference. Only Miami and Utah remain unbeaten among all FBS programs. The achievement is notable because the team has maintained its streak without starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who suffered a season-ending knee injury. Previous results include a 17-15 road victory over then-ranked No. 13 Oregon, a 17-7 win against Wisconsin, and a 54-3 domination of Maryland. However, opponents have struggled recently. Oregon, which lacked its own starter Dante Moore during the matchup with UCLA, sits at 4-3. Maryland stands at 2-5 and dismissed head coach Mike Locksley. These factors may influence the College Football Playoff committee. Head coach Bob Chesney leads a team with a favorable remaining slate. UCLA will host Nevada, visit Minnesota, play Illinois at home, travel to Michigan, and finish the regular season hosting USC. Key tests await, as Minnesota defeated No. 15 Iowa and Illinois beat Oregon 21-10. While an undefeated Big Ten record would likely secure a playoff spot, the current schedule offers little margin for error. A loss to an unranked opponent could prove costly for their postseason hopes.