Osborne, Bowers have 3 TDs, carry UConn past James Madison 46-22

Kalieb Osborne contributed significantly to Connecticut's victory over James Madison, throwing three touchdown passes. Cyncir Bowers also found the end zone three times, while Ky Wilson returned a kickoff 100 yards for a score. Osborne completed 16 of 20 passes for 274 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown to Shamar Porter and a 35-yard pass to JD Willoughby.

Bowers added 2 yards on a touchdown run and scored on 9 and 17-yard runs, accumulating 120 yards on 24 carries. Osborne rushed for 88 yards on 16 carries. Wilson's season debut included a 100-yard kickoff return and a touchdown, giving Connecticut an early 10-6 lead. James Madison responded with a 16-yard touchdown pass from JC Evans to Braeden Wisloski, but UConn quickly regained the lead with Osborne's and Porter's touchdown connection.

Osborne and Porter combined for 134 receiving yards, solidifying Connecticut's advantage. Evans also had two short touchdown runs for James Madison. Connecticut hosts Coastal Carolina on November 28, while James Madison travels to Old Dominion.