Lundt headlines UConn Pro Day with other CT schools well represented

March 25, 2025

By Evan Rodriguez NEFJ Contributor STORRS, CT – Chase Lundt stood before the media circle following Pro Day on Tuesday, appreciative of the moment that had just transpired. “I’m just happy to be out here with the guys again,” said the star offensive lineman, who could very well be a Top 100 pick. “It’s been three months since I’ve seen all of them, including the guys that are still working…

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Spring Preview: UConn hoping to repeat the success of last season

March 13, 2025

Image courtesy of UConn Athletics Everything went UConn’s way in 2024. They had a favorable schedule which featured eight home games. They also had an experienced team back returning that led the way for a 9-4 season and a win over North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl. It was a magical season but that is in the past now. Jim Mora and his staff are ready to move forward and…

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Jim Mora announces some reshuffling of UConn coaching staff

February 18, 2025

As we reported a few weeks back, Pryce Tracy is on board as UConn’s newest passing game coordinator, which the school made official with a release on Tuesday. Also in that release were a few other coaching moves made by Mora, further expanding the depth of the staff and allowing his kids to have all sorts of knowledge and experience at their disposal, while still keeping things together for the…

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UConn reveals 2025 schedule

February 6, 2025

After winning nine games for the first time since 2007 and just the third time in program history, UConn has buzz like it hasn’t had since those early 2000’s. Jim Mora and the Huskies earned a second bowl berth in three years and the program’s first bowl win since 2009. Most of the success this season can be attributed to how good UConn was at home. With the awkward scheduling…

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Mora reportedly naming Pryce Tracy as UConn pass game coordinator & QB coach

January 31, 2025

Image courtesy of Georgia Athletics It seems like no matter what he does, Jim Mora can’t go wrong lately. Following a historic year and a Fenway Bowl win, the Huskies added 18 transfers on Thursday, highlighted by Notre Dame transfer offensive lineman Ty Chan. Now, Mora has named his new offensive pass game coordinator quarterbacks coach in what feels like a home run hire. John Brice of Football Scoop is…

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UConn announces addition of 18 new transfers joining the program

January 30, 2025

After one of the best seasons in program history, UConn head coach Jim Mora and the Huskies’ staff has been extremely active in the portal trying to add to the championship culture Mora has brought back. On Thursday, Mora announced the Huskies have added 18 student-athletes through the transfer portal who will join the Huskies for the spring semester.  The 18 new players join the previously announced 12 incoming freshmen…

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Boston College and UConn announce future games starting in 2025

January 28, 2025

AP PHOTO/Mark Stockwell The Boston College Football schedule was announced last night and so was a set of future games against UConn.  The two schools will play four games over the next six years starting next season when UConn visits the Heights on Saturday October 18th. The two teams last met during the 2023 season, a 21-14 BC win at home. UConn will host the Eagles at Rentschler Field during…

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Fenway Bowl: UConn 27, North Carolina 14 — Huskies earn first bowl win since 2009

December 28, 2024

By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff BOSTON — The drive wasn’t long for many fans of the UConn Huskies on Saturday morning and it showed. In front of 27,900 strong at America’s Most Beloved Ballpark, the Huskies took care of the North Carolina Tar Heels 27-14 to win the 2024 Wasabi Technologies Fenway Bowl. With a mostly UConn-dominated crowd backing them, it felt like from the first snap this team had…

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Mora signs two-year extension with Huskies

December 28, 2024

Prior to kick off in today’s Wasabi Fenway Bowl, UConn Athletic Director David Benedict announced the school has signed head coach Jim Mora to a two year extension. The deal will take Mora to the 2028 season and has a total value of just over $10 million dollars. “Three years ago, I tasked Jim Mora with the challenge of leading our football team back to success and through his experience,…

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Fenway Bowl Four Down Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels (6-6) vs. UConn Huskies (8-4)

December 27, 2024

Image courtesy of UConn Athletics By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff Kickoff: The third annual Wasabi Technologies Fenway Bowl kicks off on Saturday morning between the UConn Huskies and North Carolina Tar Heels in a match-up more typically found on the basketball court. While the Huskies are on the prowl for their first nine win season since 2007, the Tar Heels are hoping to impress future head coach Bill Belichick from afar…

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