Minnesota vs UCLA projected starting lineup and depth chart for Week 7 | 2024-25 college football season

The final Big Ten fixture on Saturday will be between hosts UCLA Bruins (1-4, 0-3 Big Ten) and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-3, 1-2) at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 9 p.m. ET.

Let's look at both teams' projected starting lineup and depth chart ahead of the Week 7 fixture.

Minnesota vs UCLA projected starting lineup and depth chart for Week 7

Minnesota starting lineup and depth chart

WR-X (Wide Receiver-X):

Starter: Elijah Spencer

2nd: Donielle Hayes
3rd: Tyler Williams

WR-Z (Wide Receiver-Z):

Starter: Le'Meke Brockington

2nd: Kenric Lanier II
3rd: T.J. McWilliams

WR-SL (Slot Receiver):

Starter: Daniel Jackson

2nd: Cristian Driver
3rd: Kristen Hoskins

4th: Quentin Redding

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: Aireontae Ersery

2nd: Phillip Daniels
3rd: Nathan Roy

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Tyler Cooper

2nd: Ashton Beers

C (Center):

Starter: Greg Johnson

2nd: Brett Carroll

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: Quinn Carroll

2nd: Tony Nelson

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Martes Lewis

2nd: Aluma Nkele
3rd: Spencer Alvarez

TE (Tight End):

Starter: Jameson Geers

2nd: Nick Kallerup
3rd: Pierce Walsh
4th: Frank Bierman
5th: Nathan Jones

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Max Brosmer

2nd: Drake Lindsey
3rd: Dylan Wittke
4th: Max Shikenjanski

RB (Running Back):

Starter: Darius Taylor

2nd: Marcus Major
3rd: Jordan Nubin
4th: Sieh Bangura
5th: Fame Ijeboi

Defensive Positions:

DE (Defensive End):

Starter: Jah Joyner

2nd: Anthony Smith
3rd: Hayden Schwartz

NT (Nose Tackle):

Starter: Deven Eastern

2nd: Nate Becker
3rd: Logan Richter

DT (Defensive Tackle):

Starter: Jalen Logan-Redding

2nd: Darnell Jefferies
3rd: Theorin Randle

RUSH (Rush Linebacker):

Starter: Danny Striggow

2nd: Jaxon Howard
3rd: Lucas Finnessy

WLB (Weakside Linebacker):

Starter: Cody Lindenberg

2nd: Tyler Stolsky
3rd: Joey Gerlach

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Maverick Baranowski (Questionable)

2nd: Devon Williams
3rd: Matt Kingsbury

LCB (Left Cornerback):

Starter: Justin Walley

2nd: Za'Quan Bryan
3rd: Evan Redding

SS (Strong Safety):

Starter: Coleman Bryson

2nd: Darius Green
3rd: Garrison Monroe

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Aidan Gousby

2nd: Kerry Brown
3rd: Koi Perich

RCB (Right Cornerback):

Starter: Ethan Robinson

2nd: Rhyland Kelly
3rd: Mike Gerald

NB (Nickelback):

Starter: Jack Henderson

2nd: Jai'Onte' McMillan
3rd: Craig McDonald

Special Teams:

PT (Punter):

Starter: Mark Crawford

2nd: Caleb McGrath

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: Dragan Kesich

2nd: David Kemp
3rd: Sam Henson

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Dragan Kesich

2nd: David Kemp
3rd: Sam Henson

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Ryan Algrim

H (Holder):

Starter: Mark Crawford

2nd: Caleb McGrath

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Quentin Redding (Out)

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Quentin Redding (Out)

2nd: Evan Redding

UCLA starting lineup and depth chart

WR-X:

Starter: J.Michael Sturdivant

2nd: Carter Shaw

WR-Z:

Starter: Titus Mokiao-Atimalala

2nd: Kwazi Gilmer

WR-SL:

Starter: Rico Flores Jr.

2nd: Logan Loya

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: Reuben Unije

2nd: Jaylan Jeffers

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Spencer Holstege

2nd: Yutaka Mahe

C (Center): Starter: Josh Carlin

2nd: Sam Yoon

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: Alani Makihele

2nd: Tavake Tuikolovatu

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Garrett DiGiorgio

2nd: Niki Prongos

TE-Y (Tight End):

Starter: Moliki Matavao

2nd: Jack Pedersen

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Ethan Garbers

2nd: Justyn Martin

RB (Running Back):

Starter: T.J. Harden

2nd: Keegan Jones

FB (Fullback):

Starter: Anthony Adkins

2nd: Leo Kemp

Defensive Positions:

LDE (Left Defensive End):

Starter: Jacob Busic

2nd: Grant Buckey

NT (Nose Tackle):

Starter: Jay Toia

2nd: Siale Taupaki

DT (Defensive Tackle):

Starter: Keanu Williams

2nd: Sitiveni Havili Kaufusi

RDE (Right Defensive End):

Starter: Devin Aupiu

2nd: Luke Schuermann

WLB (Weakside Linebacker):

Starter: Ale Kaho

2nd: JonJon Vaughns

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Oluwafemi Oladejo

2nd: Carson Schwesinger

SLB (Strongside Linebacker):

Starter: Kain Medrano

2nd: Jalen Woods

LCB (Left Cornerback):

Starter: Devin Kirkwood

2nd: Kanye Clark

SS (Strong Safety):

Starter: Ramon Henderson

2nd: Joshua Swift

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Bryan Addison

2nd: Croix Stewart

RCB (Right Cornerback):

Starter: Jaylin Davies

2nd: Kaylin Moore

NB (Nickelback):

Starter: K.J. Wallace

2nd: D.J. Justice

Special Teams:

PT (Punter):

Starter: Chase Barry

2nd: Brody Richter

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: Mateen Bhaghani

2nd: Blake Glessner