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 […]
Connecticut Huskies football team experienced an emotional loss to Syracuse Orange in a game that ended with a 42-41 score. The Huskies staged a remarkable comeback from a 20-point deficit in the second half, but ultimately fell short in overtime. Head coach Jason Candle expressed pride in his team's resilience, stating, "It's an emotionally draining game in a lot of ways.
I'm super proud of our team for responding and doing the things necessary to continue to fight back." The Huskies tied the game at 34-34 with 7:58 left in the third quarter through a 27-point, unanswered scoring drive. However, in overtime, Syracuse capitalized on a roughing the passer penalty and a failed UConn fourth-and-goal attempt to secure the victory.
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