UConn tops UMass, 35-16
The Huskies were in complete control after scoring two TDs late in the second quarter.
On September 5, 2026, the UConn Huskies secured a 35-16 victory over the UMass Minutemen at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut. Quarterback Kalieb Osborne led the Huskies with 14-of-19 pass completions for 173 yards and two touchdowns, while Cyncir Bowers rushed for 132 yards and both scored touchdowns. JD Willoughby contributed 65 yards and a touchdown on the ground for the Huskies, who limited UMass to just 53 rushing yards.
Head coach Jason Candle praised the defense, stating, "We really challenged them to throw the ball... When you're able to compress the pocket and do a good job not allowing an athletic quarterback to escape to his dominant hand, it really takes an unselfish approach by the defensive front." UMass QB William "Pop" Watson III made his game debut, completing 22-of-38 passes for 205 yards and a touchdown. Despite the win, UConn will face the Air Force Falcons on October 31 at 3 p.m.
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