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Maryland 38, UConn 14 – Huskies can’t keep up with Terps

September 12, 2026
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By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD  – After opening the season with a record-breaking win against Lafayette, UConn fell back to earth on Saturday, losing 38-14 to Maryland at Rentschler Field on Saturday afternoon, snapping an eight-game home win streak. The Huskies struck first and gained a 7-0 lead towards the end of the first quarter, which was short-lived as Maryland tied the game on its ensuing drive and…

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UConn 56, Lafayette 7: Huskies open Candle Era with record-setting win

September 5, 2026
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Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — The Jason Candle era is off and running at UConn. Kalieb Osborne completed 19-of-26 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed eight times for 92 yards and a score to lead the Huskies to a 56-7 win over FCS foe Lafayette. In the process, the Huskies set the single-game program record for total yards…

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UConn Four Down Preview: Lafayette Leopards (0-1) vs. UConn Huskies (0-0)

September 5, 2026
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Kickoff: The UConn Huskies open the Jason Candle Era at Rentschler Field against the FCS Lafayette Leopards. Fresh off a strong nine-win season, the Huskies enter the year looking to establish early momentum on home turf. Facing a solid Patriot League opponent in Lafayette, this season opener serves as a crucial tune-up to set the baseline for execution, test roster depth, and integrate new talent. 

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Osborne named UConn starting quarterback

September 4, 2026
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STORRS- When Jason Candle was handed the keys to the UConn football program, the expectation was clear: install a high-octane offensive identity and elevate the Huskies beyond the baseline stability established in recent years. By naming Toledo transfer Kalieb Osborne as the starting quarterback for the season opener against Lafayette, Candle made a statement about how he intends to build that foundation in East Hartford.  Choosing Osborne over talented competition…

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2026 UConn Huskies Season Preview

September 2, 2026
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The UConn Huskies football team enters the 2026 season under new leadership, marking a fresh chapter for the program as it continues to compete as an independent in Division I FBS. First-year head coach Jason Candle takes the helm following the departure of Jim Mora. With an exciting non-conference schedule that features six home games—including visits from Maryland, Syracuse, UMass, North Carolina, James Madison, and Old Dominion—the Huskies are focused on establishing a physical, playmaking brand of football. Backed by new offensive coordinator Nunzio Campanile and defensive coordinator Ryan Manalac, Connecticut brings a refreshed roster loaded with emerging talent and key transfer portal additions looking to leave their mark on East Hartford. 

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5 observations from our UConn camp visit

August 15, 2026
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By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — UConn training camp is in full swing as the Huskies continue to build continuity under the direction of first-year head coach Jason Candle. With a revamped roster, including a number of players who followed Candle from Toledo, the two-deep is still very much a work in progress. Still, plenty of competition remains across the board, as was evident during Saturday’s open practice…

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Chan staying at UConn key to Huskies’ success up front

August 11, 2026
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STORRS, CT- Following a coaching change and significant roster turnover in Storrs, offensive lineman Ty Chan made the decisive choice to bypass the transfer portal and remain at Connecticut. The former Notre Dame transfer and Massachusetts native emerged as a vital pillar of stability for a Huskies front five undergoing a total rebuild under first-year head coach Jason Candle. 

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UConn quarterback competition is going to come down to the wire

August 6, 2026
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STORRS, CT- The University of Connecticut football program finds itself in the middle of a pivotal positional battle under center. Following the arrival of head coach Jason Candle, the Huskies are evaluating a revamped quarterback room featuring Tennessee transfer Jake Merklinger, dynamic redshirt freshman Kaleb Osborne, and returning signal-caller Tucker McDonald. With the regular season opener fast approaching, Candle and offensive coordinator Nunzio Campanile are testing every facet of their signal-callers’ decision-making, physical traits, and leadership ability. 

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Candle talks expectation & process ahead of Huskies opening training camp

July 24, 2026
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As the University of Connecticut football program turns the page to a new era, head coach Jason Candle stepped up to the microphone at the facility on the Storrs campus on Thursday to set expectations for his inaugural season.

Arriving after a decorated decade at Toledo, where he left as the winningest coach in program history, Candle brings a distinct philosophy centered on process, internal accountability, and physicality. While outside observers may ponder how quickly a transformed roster can gel, the atmosphere inside the building reveals an immediate focus on building a winning standard from day one.

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