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

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Mateen Bhaghani

• 2nd: Blake Glessner

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Travis Drosos

• 2nd: Salem Abdul-Wahab

H (Holder):

Starter: Chase Barry

• 2nd: Brody Richter

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Logan Loya

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Keegan Jones