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Fenway Bowl: UConn 27, North Carolina 14 — Huskies earn first bowl win since 2009

December 28, 2024
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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff BOSTON — The drive wasn’t long for many fans of the UConn Huskies on Saturday morning and it showed. In front of 27,900 strong at America’s Most Beloved Ballpark, the Huskies took care of the North Carolina Tar Heels 27-14 to win the 2024 Wasabi Technologies Fenway Bowl. With a mostly UConn-dominated crowd backing them, it felt like from the first snap this team had……

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Catching up with Canterbury RB Soren Reif after his commitment to UConn

December 20, 2024
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Image courtesy of  Soren Reif  We recently caught up with former Killingly and Canterbury running back Soren Reif after his commitment to UConn. Here is what Soren had to do after an emotional commitment. NEFJ: How does it feel to finally commit to a school. Your home state school nonetheless. SR: It feels great to finally commit. It has been a long road with recruiting especially within the past couple…

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UConn coach Jim Mora speaks about Bill Belichick, transfer portal

December 12, 2024
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On Thursday, UConn coach Jim Mora participated in a Zoom call leading up to a December 27 Wasabi Fenway Bowl against North Carolina. Of course, UNC is the next destination for former Patriots coach Bill Belichick. During the Zoom call, most of the discussion was around both that, and the comings and goings of the transfer portal. When asked about Belichick, Mora was extremely complimentary of him. “I think it’s……

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UConn 47, UMass 42 — Huskies surge in second half to beat Minutemen

November 30, 2024
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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff AMHERST — The 78th edition of the “U Game” will forever go down as one of the best installments of this longtime New England rivalry. The UConn Huskies (8-4) outlasted the UMass Minutemen (2-10), 47-42, in a game that lasted just over three and a half hours. A back-and-forth first half saw the Minutemen lead 28-27 going into the locker room, only for the Huskies……

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UConn 4 down preview: UConn Huskies (6-3) @ UAB Blazers (2-6)

November 9, 2024
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Kickoff: The UConn Huskies begin a three-game road trip to end the 2024 regular season at UAB. Today will be the first-ever match-up between the Huskies and Blazers.  The two teams will face each other again next fall on November 1st at the Rent. Four keys for UConn 1st Down. The offense must keep rolling: The UConn offense was dominant in their seven home games, scoring 258 points, the most……

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UConn 47, Buffalo 3 — Huskies rout Bulls

September 28, 2024
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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
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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 4 Down preview: Merrimack Warriors (0-1) at UConn Huskies (0-1)

September 7, 2024
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Kickoff: UConn will look to bounce back today at home against a tough Merrimack team. The Huskies lost 50-7 last week at Maryland. It was a disappointing result for a program with high expectations. Today is the first of eight home games this season for UConn.  Here four keys to the game for the Huskies. 1st Down: Who is the Q? Nick Evers started last week’s game but left in……

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UConn names Wisconsin transfer Nick Evers team’s starting quarterback

August 28, 2024
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Image courtesy of UConn Athletics UConn coach Jim Mora announced on Tuesday that Wisconsin transfer Nick Evers will be the team’s starting quarterback. The decision was made “couple of weeks ago” according to Mora. Evers beat out former Maine quarterback Joe Fagnano, former Wachusett standout Tucker McDonald and Texas true freshmen Cole Welliver.  Mora did not want to make the decision publicly but he felt pressed into during Tuesday morning’s……

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