UCLA football moves up to No. 4 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll

In this week's US LBM Coaches Poll, the UCLA Bruins have risen to the No. 4 spot, following their 34-20 victory against Minnesota in Week 10. The Bruins' ascent to the top four is attributed to Miami (FL) dropping out of the No. 1 position after a loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. Securing the top ranking is the Georgia Bulldogs, who overwhelmed Ole Miss in the weekend's game.

The Bruins have also climbed ahead of Indiana, who slipped two spots after a bye week, making UCLA the highest-ranked Big Ten Conference school in this week's poll. This ranking could prove crucial, as the Big Ten is expected to have at least two playoff teams this season. Established contenders for these spots, Oregon and Ohio State, have amassed three losses this season and are unlikely to secure a College Football Playoff spot.

A single additional loss for USC and Indiana could significantly benefit the Bruins, with the regular season finale against the Trojans being a pivotal game for both teams. Currently, UCLA is ranked at No. 4, with Indiana just behind them at No. 5. USC is positioned at No. 14, followed by Iowa at No. 15, Oregon at No. 19, and Ohio State at No. 20 in the current poll.

Northwestern, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois are also represented in this week's poll. The Bruins recently faced off against Minnesota and will next host Illinois in a Week 11 showdown at the Rose Bowl on Friday night. UCLA's upcoming schedule includes: Week 11: Home game against Illinois; Week 12: Road game against Michigan; Week 3: Home game against No. 14 USC.