CONNECTICUT HUSKIES NEWS

Skyler Bell - Not needed in win over Owls Bell notched one reception (on three targets) for 43 yards during Saturday's 48-14 win over Florida Atlantic.

Impact The junior transfer from Wisconsin was not needed against Florida Atlantic as the UConn running game rang up 423 yards on the ground and four touchdowns. Bell, the Huskies leading receiver, should have a better day on Sept. 18 against Buffalo whose pass defense is top 50 in the country.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Brown - Career best in victory Brown compiled 21 carries for 156 yards and reeled in his only target for five yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-14 win versus Florida Atlantic.

Impact The Gardner-Webb transfer had his best game of his career against Florida Atlantic. Brown ran for 147 yards on 10 carries for Gardner-Webb against Charleston Southern on November 18, 2023. The junior might be hard pressed to repeat his numbers again this season with several UConn players also being able to run the ball including quarterback Nick Evers.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Rosa - DNP vs. Florida Atlantic Rosa (finger) did not play during UConn's 48-14 win Saturday against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Despite being expected to be available Saturday, Rosa was not then. He will be out until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Durell Robinson - Career best in win over Owls Robinson posted 16 rushes for 156 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-14 win against Florida Atlantic.

Impact The redshirt freshman showed what UConn hopes will be a regular occurrence and will be the first of many career bests. Robinson has already surpassed his numbers at Charlotte last season where he appeared in four games for a total of 166 yards on 40 carries. He will have a chance for a repeat on Sept. 28 against Buffalo whose run defense is in the middle of the pack in the country.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Edwards - Comes down to earth Edwards logged seven rushes for 30 yards during Saturday's 48-14 victory versus Florida Atlantic.

Impact Edwards had 106 yards on 21 carries against Duke on Sept. 21. Against Florida Atlantic running backs Durell Robinson and Mel Brown did the bulk of the damage with 156 rushing yards each. The sophomore will get his chance to be on top of the Huskies' running backs on Sept. 28 against Buffalo. The Bulls run defense is in the middle of the pack in the country against the ground game.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Fagnano - Gets a couple snaps in win Fagnano was 1-for-1 passing for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-14 win versus Florida Atlantic.

Impact Fagnano will be ready if current starting quarterback Nick Evers cannot play. The senior has seen some form of time under center in the first four games. His lone start came against FCS Merrimack where he threw for 328 yards and five touchdowns on Sept. 7.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Evers - Career best on the ground Evers was 9-for-14 passing for 88 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-14 victory versus Florida Atlantic. He also had 18 rushes for 78 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact The 78 yards on the ground were a career best and had his best quarterback rating at 140.7. He will look to continue the success on Sept. 28 against Buffalo. Evers could have easier time to run against the Bulls defense that is middle of the pack in the against the ground game. Buffalo's pass defense is top 50 in the country.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Robinson, Brown near mirror images leading UConn past FAU 48-14

Durell Robinson and Mel Brown each ran for 156 yards and Robinson scored two touchdowns and the backfield duo helped UConn trample Florida Atlantic 48-14

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch UConn vs. Florida Atlantic: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 21, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the UConn Huskies vs. Florida Atlantic Owls game, Saturday, Sept. 21.

SEPTEMBER 21 • DATA SKRIVE

Takeaways from AP report on risks of rising heat for high school football players

The beginning of high school football season has seen a string of deaths

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hotter summers are making high school football a fatal game for some players

The beginning of high school football season has seen a string of deaths

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UConn vs. Florida Atlantic Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 21, 2024

Preview the Sept. 21 matchup between the UConn Huskies and Florida Atlantic Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines a...

SEPTEMBER 19 • DATA SKRIVE

Skyler Bell - Leads Huskies in receiving Bell logged seven receptions (on 13 targets) for 58 yards during Saturday's 26-21 defeat against Duke.

Impact The transfer from Wisconsin is making the most of his stay at UConn. In the first two games this season, the junior surpassed at least 100 yards in receiving, but this was the stiffest test for Bell against Duke. Like the Blue Devils, the Huskies next opponent, Florida Atlantic on Sept. 21 is also stingy against the pass.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Fagnano - Returns to backup role Fagnano was 0-for-2 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 26-21 defeat versus Duke.

Impact Fagnano came in the second and third quarter, throwing an incomplete pass each time. The senior returned to his backup role with the return of Nick Evers (head) who missed last week's game against Merrimack.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jasaiah Gathings - Quiet outing in loss Gathings hauled in their only target for 15 yards during Saturday's 26-21 defeat against Duke.

Impact Gathings was limited to just one catch on Saturday as the Huskies lost a close one against Duke. The 6-foot-1 redshirt junior wideout has totaled three receptions for 38 yards through UConn's first three outings.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mel Brown - Inactive Saturday Brown (undisclosed) didn't play Saturday against Duke.

Impact Brown didn't suit up against the Blue Devils after logging 95 yards on 20 carries through his first two games this season. The junior running back will look to return next week against Florida Atlantic.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Evers - Starts against the Blue Devils Evers (head) was 15-for-29 passing for 135 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 26-21 defeat against Duke. He also had 10 rushes for 60 yards.

Impact Evers, who was listed as doubtful prior to the contest, ultimately started for the Huskies during Saturday's loss against Duke. The 6-foot-3 redshirt sophomore, who transferred in from Wisconsin this offseason has appeared in two games for the Huskies, totaling 208 passing yards (21-of-46), one touchdown and two interceptions. Evers, who has faced two Power Four teams in Maryland and Duke, should have a lighter matchup against FAU next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Duke uses 4th QT rally to snuff UConn's upset bid for a 26-21 win

Jordan Moore, Eli Pancol and Que’Sean Brown scored touchdowns while Duke’s defense racked up seven tackles for loss as the Blue Devils beat UConn, 26-21

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Evers - Not warming up Saturday Evers (head) is not warming up with the team and is not expected to start in the Week 3 matchup against Duke, according to a report from UCTV Sports.

Impact Evers was trending in the right direction toward potentially starting in Week 3 against Duke, but the latest developments suggest that it won't be the case. Instead, it seems Joe Fagnano will be the starter, with Evers not expected to see the field. If that's the case, his next chance to play would come against Florida Atlantic on Sep. 21.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Fagnano - In line to start vs. Duke Fagnano will likely start Saturday against Duke, per UCTV Sports.

Impact Fagnano completed 13-of-19 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns last week while filling in for Nick Evers (head). With Evers unlikely to suit up again Saturday, Fagnano figures to make a second start in a tougher matchup with the Blue Devils.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Duke vs. UConn: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 14, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Duke Blue Devils vs. UConn Huskies game, Saturday, Sept. 14.

SEPTEMBER 14 • DATA SKRIVE

Duke vs. UConn Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 14, 2024

Preview the Sept. 14 matchup between the Duke Blue Devils and UConn Huskies with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and mo...

SEPTEMBER 12 • DATA SKRIVE

Cam Edwards - Collects pair of TDs in win Edwards had 65 total yards, but more importantly a pair of touchdowns in the Connecticut 63-14 win over FCS Merrimack on Sept. 7.

Impact The redshirt sophomore had a one-yard rushing touchdown and a 50-yard touchdown reception in the victory. Despite taking a back seat to redshirt freshman Durell Robinson (who has 128 rushing yards on 17 carries in two games this season), Edwards (47 rushing yards on 11 carries in two games this season) is still listed as the number one running back on the depth chart. The Huskies running game might struggle against Duke this Saturday. The Blue Devils defense against the run was top 50 last season.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Biden honors NCAA basketball champs South Carolina and UConn for historic 2024 title runs

President Joe Biden has honored NCAA basketball champs South Carolina and Connecticut with White House celebrations to mark the programs' latest title runs

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Fagnano - Likely backup Week 3 Fagnano is expected to return to the bench for Saturday's matchup with Duke as Nick Evers (head) will start if able, Dom Amore of the Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Fagnano was more than serviceable during his start in place of the injured Nick Evers last week, throwing for 328 yards (13-of-19) and five touchdowns, adding on 38 yards and another score on the ground. Despite his standout performance, Evers, who continues to recover from a concussion, will start for the Huskies against the Blue Devils if healthy.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE