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UConn Huskies

The UConn Huskies football team defeated UMass 35-16 on 2026-10-23, extending their series lead. Quarterback William "Pop" Watson III completed 22 of 38 passes for 205 yards and a touchdown, while Curtis Kimmons IV recorded a first career receiving touchdown. This latest victory follows a series of exhibition wins against Syracuse earlier in October.

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What to know

  • William "Pop" Watson III returned as quarterback, completing 22 of 38 passes for 205 yards and a touchdown. Oct 23
  • Curtis Kimmons IV had five catches for 33 yards and a first career receiving touchdown. Oct 23
  • UConn beat Syracuse in an exhibition game at Mohegan Sun Arena. Oct 14
  • The matchup renewed a decades‑long rivalry between the Huskies and the Orange. Oct 14
  • UConn won 72-52 over Syracuse in an exhibition at Mohegan Sun Arena. Oct 13

Timeline

  1. Oct 23, 2026
  2. Oct 14, 2026
  3. Oct 13, 2026
  4. Apr 5, 2026
  5. Mar 30, 2026