UCLA vs Maryland head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 4, Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The Breakdown
UCLA's 68 composite tops Maryland's 60: a 3.8★ secondary anchors a veteran-built roster, 64% portal starters.
When UCLA has the ball: A 3.2★ O-line averaging 3.4 years faces Maryland's 3.0★ D-line at 2.0 — talent even, experience isn't.
When Maryland has the ball: The 2.6★ offensive line faces UCLA's 3.3★ D-line; Dejuan Williams' 4★ against 3.3★ linebackers is the counter.
Swing factor: Nico Iamaleava's 5★ and three college years against Malik Washington's 4★ and one — the clearest gap.
X-factor: UCLA travels cross-country for a Week 4 Saturday in September; Maryland's home crowd is the equalizer.