No. 2 Indiana hosts UCLA in Bloomington as Hoosiers chase playoff push

No. 2 Indiana will host UCLA on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington in a matchup that pits one of college football's highest-powered offenses against a Bruins team riding a three-game winning streak. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. Eastern at Memorial Stadium and the game will be broadcast on FOX.

Indiana enters 7-0 and ranked second in the AP poll, led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has thrown for more than 1,700 yards and 21 touchdowns this season while compiling one of the nation’s highest passer ratings. The Hoosiers average roughly 44 points and nearly 500 yards of offense per game, and have been among the country’s most efficient teams on both sides of the ball. UCLA is 3-4 overall and has won three straight since making a change at head coach, with Tim Skipper serving as interim after the staff change. The Bruins’ recent run includes upset wins over ranked opponents and has substantially altered expectations for their season.

Oddsmakers installed Indiana as a heavy favorite, with the spread roughly 25 points and totals in the low 50s. The line reflects the statistical gap between the teams: Indiana’s offense has routinely outpaced opponents, while UCLA’s offense and...