The NFL has officially released its list of 319 invitees for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, and five standouts from the New England college football scene—three from Boston College and two from UConn—have earned their tickets to Indianapolis.
STORRS, CT- UConn head coach Jason Candle addressed the media earlier today to discuss the formation of his new coaching staff and his initial experiences in Storrs.
UConn head football coach Jason Candle has dramatically reshaped the Huskies’ roster for the 2026 spring semester, announcing the addition of 64 new players.
Jason Candle and his staff continue to reshape the Huskies roster, securing two significant additions via the transfer portal by landing Ohio State edge rusher Joshua Mickens and Virginia Tech offensive tackle Hannes Hammer.
More and more each year, New England colleges find themselves represented on the biggest offseason stage for prospects heading into the NFL Draft. This season, UConn has the distinct honor of representing D1 programs in the region at the 101st East-West Shrine Bowl on January 27 in Frisco, Texas. This the unofficial kickoff to draft season, with the Panini (formerly and properly named Reese’s) Senior Bowl and then the NFL……
UConn has added a significant piece in the transfer portal as former Tennessee quarterback Jake Merklinger officially committed to the Huskies earlier today. The commitment is a major acquisition for new head coach Jason Candle, who is looking to infuse the roster with high-level talent as he begins his tenure in Storrs.
Tucker McDonald is returning to UConn after briefly entering the transfer portal at the end of December. I spoke with McDonald last night and asked him why he made the decision to return to Storrs.
The Huskies may have found their starting quarterback for the 2026 season and beyond. Freshmen signal caller Kalieb Osborne has officially committed to transfer from Toledo to UConn.
Osborne follows new Huskies head coach Jason Candle, who previously coached Osborne at Toledo and played a pivotal role in his initial recruitment.
The transfer portal officially opened on Friday and already, new UConn Coach Jason Candle is dipping into his Toledo past to fortify the UConn roster which has been hit hard by the transfer portal and graduation.
UConn head football coach Jason Candle first staff is set. The new-look staff features a blend of veteran coordinators from Power Four programs and a significant contingent of coaches with proven championship pedigree from Candle’s previous tenure at Toledo.