UConn 29, Temple 20 – Huskies stay perfect at home with 3rd straight win

October 5, 2024

By Aman Kidwai NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD – UConn football took an unexpected challenge from Temple on Saturday, squeaking away with a 29-20 win after a fumble on the final play at the goalline led to a game-sealing touchdown return. “That was a character win,” head coach Jim Mora said after the game. “Character wins, they’re more important to me than blowouts.” It was not the Huskies’ best performance, which……

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UConn 47, Buffalo 3 — Huskies rout Bulls

September 28, 2024

By Aman Kidwai NEFJ Staff EAST HARTFORD – For the second week in a row, UConn scored over 40 points and clamped down defensively as the Huskies posted their third blowout victory at home in as many games, defeating Buffalo, 47-3, on Saturday afternoon at Rentschler Field. “That was a complete game for us, probably as complete a game as we’ve had since I’ve been here,” coach Jim Mora said…….

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UConn 48, Florida Atlantic 14 — Huskies run all over Owls

September 21, 2024

By Aman Kidwai NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — UConn pounded FAU in a record-setting performance that featured over 400 rushing yards from the Huskies. Two new contributors emerged in the backfield to rush for over 150 yards each, and the home team prevailed, 48-14. Quarterback Nick Evers moved the offense efficiently — UConn did not punt once. After a field goal on the first drive, he hit Skyler Bell for……

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UConn Four Down Preview: Florida Atlantic Owls (1-2) at UConn Huskies (1-2)

September 21, 2024

Kickoff: The Huskies will look to bounce back after a tough 26-21 loss at Duke last week. UConn leads the all-time series between the schools 1-0. The Huskies best Florida Atlantic 61-14 win on Nov. 2, 2002 at Memorial Stadium in Storrs. Here are four keys to the game. 1st Down: Fast start offensively: Nick Evers and company need to get off to a fast start offensively. Two weeks ago,……

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