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.

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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

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Maryland	L 50-7
9/7/2024	vs. Merrimack	-
9/14/2024	at Duke	-
9/21/2024	vs. Florida Atlantic	-
9/28/2024	vs. Buffalo	-
10/5/2024	vs. Temple	-
10/19/2024	vs. Wake Forest	-
10/26/2024	vs. Rice	-
11/1/2024	vs. Georgia State	-
11/9/2024	at UAB	-
11/23/2024	at Syracuse	-
11/30/2024	at UMass	-

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

Name	Position	Stats
Skyler Bell	WR	5 REC / 141 YDS / 0 TD / 141 YPG
Joe Fagnano	QB	149 YDS (50%) / 1 TD / 1 INT
TJ Sheffield	WR	2 REC / 32 YDS / 1 TD / 32 YPG
Cam Edwards	RB	32 YDS / 0 TD / 32 YPG / 6.4 YPC
Jevon Banks	DL	1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Tui Faumuina-Brown	LB	0 TKL / TFL
Dal'mont Gourdine	DL	0 TKL / TFL
Roberto Salas	LB	0 TKL / TFL

Merrimack's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Air Force	L 21-6
9/7/2024	at UConn	-
9/14/2024	at Bucknell	-
9/21/2024	vs. Maine	-
9/28/2024	vs. Dartmouth	-
10/12/2024	at Morgan State	-
10/19/2024	vs. Stonehill	-
10/26/2024	vs. Colgate	-
11/2/2024	at Robert Morris	-
11/16/2024	vs. Sacred Heart	-
11/23/2024	at Fordham	-

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

Name	Position	Stats
Jalen McDonald	WR	5 REC / 39 YDS / 1 TD / 39 YPG
Ayden Pereira	QB	29 YDS (33.3%) / 1 TD / 0 INT 15 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 15 RUSH YPG
Malakai Anthony	QB	74 YDS (66.7%) / 0 TD / 0 INT 19 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 19 RUSH YPG
Jermaine Corbett	RB	59 YDS / 0 TD / 59 YPG / 7.4 YPC
Kendel Sims	LB	7 TKL / 0 TFL
DJ Frazier	LB	6 TKL / 0 TFL
Wes Matthews	DB	5 TKL / 0 TFL
Donte Williams	DB	4 TKL / 0 TFL