SYRACUSE, NY – The UConn Huskies battled the Syracuse Orange in a back-and-forth contest at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday afternoon, ultimately falling in overtime, 27-20, in front of 39,391 fans.
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — UConn’s version of triplets was on full display in their season opener against in-state FCS foe Central Connecticut State on Saturday. Skyler Bell and Cam Edwards both had electrifying touchdowns in the first half, and Joe Fagnano accounted for four total touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) in a 59-13 win at Rentschler Field. “Like any coach would say, there’s a lot we……
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent The 2025 edition of the UConn football team comes in with expectations not seen around the program in quite some time. Their nine wins in 2024 were the most for the program since 2007, and it also marked the first winning season for the Huskies since 2010. Coach Jim Mora’s team will rely on an experienced group of skill position players on offense, while working…
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent STORRS — After a tough, physical camp, it’s finally game week for UConn. The Huskies welcome FCS foe Central Connecticut State to Rentschler Field on Saturday (2 p.m.) in a season filled with heightened expectations. UConn is coming off a 9-4 season, its best mark since 2007, when they also went 9-4. It was also the first winning season for the program since 2010. “Our…
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent STORRS — The temperature was north of 90 degrees during a visit to the UConn Huskies practice on Tuesday, but it was something the players seemed to embrace. This is a hungry group, one that isn’t satisfied with a 2024 season that saw them win nine games for the first time since 2007 and win a bowl game for the first time since 2009. Head…
UConn senior wide receiver Skylar Bell could have left Storrs prior to the Huskies playing in the Fenway. He had offers including one from Michigan that probably would have paid him more NIL money. Instead, Bell opted to stay and leave a positive mark on the UConn Football Program. “Obviously they got a great program over there, you know, they won the national championship not too long ago and you……
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent STORRS, Conn. — One might forgive UConn head coach Jim Mora if there was a little extra pep in his step on Tuesday, the eve of training camp. After all, the Huskies won nine games last season, the first time since 2007 the program has done so, capping it off with a 27-14 win over North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl. Under Mora’s leadership, That’s…
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By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — Summer is a good time for people to enjoy the outdoors and for youth football players across the state of Connecticut to get better. With school out, the end of June is a time where they can absorb football knowledge from players like NFL quarterback Tim Boyle. On Saturday, Boyle – a 2013 graduate of Xavier High School – hosted his fifth quarterback…