How to Watch UConn vs. Merrimack: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 7, 2024

Updated Sep. 7, 2024 11:32 a.m. ET

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The Merrimack Warriors (0-1) will visit Skyler Bell and the UConn Huskies (0-1) on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET.

You'll want to head to UConn+ for the upcoming matchup between the Huskies and Warriors.

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Learn more about the UConn Huskies and the Merrimack Warriors.

How to Watch UConn vs. Merrimack

• When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

UConn's 2024 Schedule

UConn 2024 Stats & Insights

• With 629 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks third-worst in the FBS, UConn has had to lean on its 99th-ranked offense (310 yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
• UConn owns the 74th-ranked passing offense this year (222 passing yards per game), and has been worse on defense, ranking sixth-worst with 381 passing yards allowed per game.
• With 7 points per game (14th-worst) and 50 points allowed per game on defense (11th-worst), the Huskies have been struggling on both sides of the ball this year.
• Despite sporting a bottom-25 run defense that ranks seventh-worst in the FBS (248 rushing yards allowed per game), the Huskies have played better on the other side of the ball, ranking 107th in the FBS by putting up 88 rushing yards per game.
• UConn ranks 103rd in third-down efficiency (31.3%) on offense and 85th in third-down percentage allowed (37.5%) on defense this season.
• The Huskies have forced zero total turnovers (104th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over three times (113th in the FBS) resulting in a turnover margin of -3, the eighth-worst in college football.

UConn 2024 Key Players

Merrimack's 2024 Schedule

Merrimack 2024 Stats & Insights

• Merrimack has been keeping opposing offenses in check on the defensive side of the ball, allowing only 237 total yards per game (fifth-best). Offensively, it ranks 91st by posting 217 total yards per game.
• Merrimack has been dominant on pass defense, surrendering only 71 passing yards per game (third-best). Offensively, it ranks 101st in the FCS by racking up 103 passing yards per game.
• The Warriors rank 98th in the FCS with 6 points per game on offense, and they rank 27th with 21 points ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
• The Warriors rank 68th in the FCS with 114 rushing yards per game on offense, and they rank 49th with 166 rushing yards ceded per contest on defense.
• Merrimack's third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FCS with a 41.2% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is generating a 20% third-down rate, which ranks 47th.
• At -3, the Warriors have the 56th-ranked turnover margin in the FCS, with zero forced turnovers (35th in the FCS) and three turnovers committed (52nd in the FCS).

Merrimack 2024 Key Players

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