UCLA's Brutal Loss to Nebraska Highlights Misery Index for Week 10
The college football season has reached a crucial juncture, with teams vying for conference championships and a spot in the College Football Playoff. But for some teams, Week 10 brought nothing but misery. The Nebraska Cornhuskers, who have struggled all season, delivered a crushing blow to the UCLA Bruins, cementing their spot at the top of the Misery Index.
UCLA's November Fade Continues
After a promising start to the season, UCLA has hit a roadblock in November. Their loss to Nebraska marked their third straight defeat, dropping them to 6-4 overall. The Bruins' playoff hopes are now all but extinguished, and they face an uphill battle to even qualify for a bowl game.
The Nebraska game was a microcosm of UCLA's struggles. The Bruins' offense was inconsistent, failing to score a touchdown in the first half. The defense couldn't contain Nebraska's running game, allowing the Cornhuskers to rack up 250 yards on the ground.
Misery Index Standings
Nebraska's win over UCLA vaulted them to the top of the Misery Index for Week 10. Here's the updated ranking:
1. Nebraska Cornhuskers
2. UCLA Bruins
3. Colorado Buffaloes
4. Arizona Wildcats
5. New Mexico State Aggies
Outlook for the Rest of the Season
With just four games remaining in the regular season, the outlook for Nebraska and UCLA is bleak. Nebraska faces a tough schedule down the stretch, including games against Michigan and Iowa. UCLA has a more manageable schedule, but they need to find a way to stop their November slide.
The Misery Index is a weekly ranking of the most disappointing teams in college football. Teams are judged based on their performance, expectations, and the overall level of misery they are inflicting on their fans.