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Takeaways: UConn’s new frontcourt does damage against Syracuse
UConn men’s basketball took care of business in the Huskies’ first of three exhibition games, defeating rival Syracuse 72-52. With a slew of new faces, Dan Hurley and the Huskies looked a little different top to bottom than when they took the floor at the national title game in April, but UConn still managed to […]
UConn Men’s Basketball Exhibition: Huskies take down Syracuse, 72-52
Dan Hurley’s squad got its season started off on a positive note with a convincing triumph over Gerry McNamara’s Syracuse Orange at the Mohegan Sun Arena, 72-52. Braylon Mullins didn’t play, but 13 Huskies did, including every new member of the team. Najai Hines came off the bench to lead the Huskies with 17 points, […]
What to expect in UConn men’s basketball’s exhibition against Syracuse
UConn basketball is back in action as the Huskies head to Uncasville to take on Syracuse in an exhibition matchup, tipping off at 7 p.m. from Mohegan Sun Arena. For those unable to attend, the game will be broadcast on NBC Sports Boston. This is Dan Hurley’s first matchup against the Orange since the 2K […]
UConn men’s basketball starts season ranked No. 11 in KenPom
UConn men’s basketball opens the 2026-27 season ranked as the No. 11 team in Ken Pomeroy’s initial KenPom rankings. The Huskies finished No. 9 overall last season after reaching the national title game for the third time in four seasons before losing to Michigan. UConn ranks No. 29 in offensive efficiency and No. 6 in […]
Takeaways: Football season takes a positive turn going into bye
UConn football is 3-3 after a well-earned 34-20 win at Temple. The Huskies set the tone with the first touchdown and barely trailed as they closed the victory with a decisive fourth quarter. After forcing a fumble and driving for a TD, they forced a three-and-out and then ran down the clock with a heavy […]
UConn topples Temple, 34-20
The UConn Huskies (3-3) took down the Temple Owls, 34-20, before heading into their bye week. Quarterback Kalieb Osborne completed an efficient 17 of 23 (73.9%) passes for 257 yards and also ran in a TD. In the backfield, Trey Cornist racked up 114 rushing yards on just seven carries, while Cyncir Bowers returned to […]
Game Thread: UConn vs. Temple football|3:45 p.m. on ESPNU
The UConn Huskies look to get back on track and return to an even record against the Temple Owls on Saturday, Oct. 10. While their offense and defense have improved with each passing week, the Huskies haven’t helped themselves. Offensively, consistency has been an issue, and defensively the team has appeared vulnerable against the pass. […]
UConn vs. Temple Football: TV info, keys to the game, behind the numbers
UConn Huskies (2-3, FBS Independent) vs. Temple Owls (2-3, 1-1 American Athletic Conference AAC) Date: Saturday, Oct. 10 Time: 3:45 p.m. EST Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA TV: ESPNU (Ted Emrich, Fozzy Whittaker Radio: UConn Sports Network (Mike Crispino, Wayne Norman, Adam Giardino) Fox Sports 97-9 FM (Hartford), WAVZ 1300 AM (New Haven), WGCH […]
Takeaways: A tough OT loss against Syracuse
In back-to-back weeks, a win slipped out of the Huskies’ hands. Despite scoring 27 unanswered points at the end of regulation to tie the game and force overtime, a roughing the passer pushed Syracuse up to the goal line to seal their one-point victory. At first, it was looking like the day might go sour […]
Jordan Page commits to UConn basketball
Less than a month after getting five-star PG NaVorro Bowman, UConn men’s basketball has earned a verbal commitment from Jordan Page, a five-star wing in the Class of 2027. A consensus top-15 recruit nationally, Page plays for IMG Academy in Florida and is originally from North Carolina. He was also considering UNC, Kentucky, Houston, and […]
UConn football’s comeback falls short in overtime loss, 42-41
UConn football rallied from 20 points down in the second half to force overtime against the Syracuse Orange, but the comeback fell short in a 42-41 loss at Pratt & Whitney Stadium on Saturday. “[It’s an] emotionally draining game in a lot of ways,” head coach Jason Candle said. “I’m super proud of our team […]
Syracuse vs. UConn football: TV info, keys to the game, behind the numbers
UConn Huskies (2-2, FBS Independent) vs. Syracuse Orange (1-2, Atlantic Coast Conference, ACC) Date: Saturday, Oct. 3 Time: Noon EST Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field TV: CBS Sports Network (Jack Gordon, Taylor McHargue, Jaclyn DeAugustina) Radio: UConn Sports Network (Mike Crispino, Wayne Norman, Adam Giardino) Fox Sports 97-9 FM (Hartford), WAVZ 1300 […]
Q&A with Syracuse SB Nation site, TNIAAM
We had the pleasure of exchanging questions with a Syracuse writer ahead of this weekend’s matchup. Always good to get this look from the inside! What’s the deal at QB? Angeli looked good last year, but it appears he’s off to a rough start. Are the defenses at Cal or Pitt just really good or […]
UConn men’s basketball releases 2026-27 Big East schedule
The schedule for the 2026-27 season for UConn men’s basketball is officially complete. On Monday, the Big East shared its conference schedule for the upcoming season. There are plenty of dates to circle this winter, including both highly anticipated games against St. John’s, a game on New Year’s Eve, and a pivotal road clash on […]
UConn men’s and women’s basketball announces UConn Health as jersey sponsor
For the first time in either program’s history, UConn men’s and women’s basketball will have a jersey sponsor as the 2026-27 season begins. The school announced Friday afternoon that it has significantly expanded its long-standing partnership with UConn Health, and the health system’s logo will be seen on both basketball team’s uniforms throughout the preseason […]
UConn women’s basketball to play Seton Hall at Prudential Center
UConn women’s basketball’s annual trip to Seton Hall will have a different venue this season. On Thursday, the Huskies announced that they’ll play the Pirates at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey as part of the Coretta Scott King Classic on Monday, Jan. 18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Fox will broadcast the […]
UConn men’s basketball wins both Big East individual honors
UConn men’s basketball joined the women’s team in sweeping the preseason Big East individual honors announced at the conference’s preseason Media Day. Senior guard Silas Demary Jr. was named the Big East Preseason Player of the Year while incoming freshman Colben Landrew was named the Preseason Freshman of the Year. Thursday marked the first time […]
UConn women’s basketball sweeps Big East preseason honors
UConn women’s basketball swept the Big East preseason awards on Thursday. The Huskies topped the league’s preseason coaches’ poll, Sarah Strong was named Big East Preseason Player of the Year, Olivia Vukosa was tabbed as Preseason Freshman of the Year while both KK Arnold and Blanca Quiñonez were named to the Preseason All-Big East Team. […]
UConn men’s basketball picked No. 1 in 2026-27 Big East preseason coaches’ poll
UConn men’s basketball was picked to be the No. 1 team in the Big East this season, as the Huskies were the top team in the 2026-27 Big East Preseason Coaches’ Poll to kick off Big East Media Day. Dan Hurley and the Huskies received eight of 10 possible first-place votes, while St. John’s received […]
Takeaways: A tough loss at Miami of Ohio
UConn football had a third win in its grasp, but let it slip away. Despite some stumbles through four quarters, the Huskies had multiple possessions with a chance to pull ahead in the game’s final minutes and couldn’t make the final plays to secure a victory. After decisively building a 14-0 lead, offensive production spiraled […]
UConn football falls short at Miami in Ohio, 24-21
The UConn Huskies (2-2) fell 24-21 to the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (2-2) in a battle that came down to the wire. The Huskies dominated the first quarter but the second half went back and forth after the home team tied it up at the break. The RedHawks scored the game-winning points on a field goal […]
Game Thread: UConn vs. Miami Ohio football|3:30 p.m. on ESPN+
UConn head coach Jason Candle returns to his home state in hopes of staying undefeated versus Miami Ohio in the regular season. The Huskies will look to build on their offensively balanced victory over Southern Miss, while the RedHawks will try to bounce back after falling just short to Cincinnati. This should be a close, […]
UConn football vs. Miami Ohio: TV info, keys to the game, behind the numbers
UConn Huskies (2-1, FBS Independent) vs. Miami Ohio RedHawks (1-2, 0-0 Mid-American Conference) Date: Saturday, Sept. 26 Time: 3:30 p.m. EST Location: Fred C. Yager Stadium, Oxford, OH TV: ESPN+ (Shawn Kenney, Marcus Ray) Radio: UConn Sports Network (Mike Crispino, Wayne Norman, Adam Giardino Fox Sports 97-9 FM (Hartford), WAVZ 1300 AM (New Haven), WGCH […]
Report: UConn, other schools, expressed interest in joining American Conference
On Friday morning, Brett McMurphy reported that UConn has reached out to the American Conference (originally the American Athletic Conference, the Huskies’ league from 2013-2020) seeking membership. UConn is the only independent left in FBS besides Notre Dame, which doesn’t really count. A couple of other schools already in conference have also reportedly reached out […]
UConn and UMass reschedule football game for 2029
The UConn vs. UMass football game originally scheduled for 2025 has been rescheduled for 2029, according to FBSchedules. The two schools had scheduled games for every year between 2022 and 2027; last year’s meeting was moved to accommodate UMass’ move to the MAC. Previously a fellow FBS Independent, along with Army and (technically) Notre Dame, […]
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