We had a chance to catch up with UConn commit JD Brown. Brown who committed to the Huskies on Thursday. The South Walton High School (Fla) senior quarterback threw for 2,558 yards and 29 touchdown passes as a junior. Standing at 6’3, 195, Brown has good size and athleticism. He has plus arm talent and can make plays out of the pocket as well.
STORRS, CT— The countdown to the 2026 college football season is officially underway for the UConn Huskies, as the university, in partnership with CBS Sports, has unveiled kickoff times and television designations for its upcoming home schedule at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Fans planning their autumn Saturdays can now lock in their tailgating schedules for a highly anticipated seven-game home slate that features matchups against major powerhouses from the ACC and Big Ten.
A new era of UConn Football kicks off today with the start of the first spring practice of the Jason Candle era.
Candle replaces Jim Mora who left for Colorado State in late November. Candle came to Storrs from the University of Toledo where he built one of the best program in the MAC. Candle had a record of 81-44. He won three bowl games and two MAC Championships. He was a two-time MAC Coach of the Year (2017, 2023).
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.
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.
UConn Athletic Director David Benedict has reportedly found his man. According to FootballScoop and On3’s Pete Nakos, the Huskies are expected to hire Toledo Coach, Jason Candle.
Kickoff: The Huskies host Duke today in what will be their toughest test of the season. Duke is coming off a thrilling 46-45 win over Clemson. The Huskies beat UAB last week, 38-19 to become bowl eligible for the third time in four years. The weather was supposed to be a factor today but it appears the rain will be gone by kickoff.
David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports UConn football, under the guidance of head coach Jim Mora, has shown a significant upward trajectory, culminating in a nine-win campaign in 2024. As we look ahead to 2025, the Huskies aim to continue building on that success. Let’s break down their schedule, returning talent, and coaching staff to project their potential win total. The 2025 Schedule: A Mixed Bag of Opportunity and Challenge UConn’s……
G Fiume/Getty Images As the calendar inches closer to summer workouts, the UConn Huskies football program’s activity in the NCAA Transfer Portal has largely settled, with Head Coach Jim Mora and his staff having made significant strides in reshaping the roster for the 2025 season. While the initial flurry of entries and commitments has subsided since the April transfer window closed, the current outlook indicates a well-defined plan to elevate……
Images courtesy of UConn Athletics We got a chance to visit with the UConn Huskies on Saturday morning. Coming off of a 9-4 season and a win in the Fenway Bowl, there is a buzz surrounding the program. Jim Mora and his staff hope to build off the momentum they established last season and build a standard of consistent winning. The challenge this spring will be to find players who……