CFB · 2026
UConn Huskies
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Season stats
- Passing Yards
- 370
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- Passing Yards per Game
- 370
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- Passing Touchdowns
- 3
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- Passing Interceptions
- 2
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Team info
- Head Coach
- Jason Candle
New-look UConn routs FCS-member Lafayette 56-7 to begin Jason Candle era
Kalieb Osborne threw for two touchdowns and rushed for two more to lead Connecticut to a 56-7 season-opening victory over FCS-member Lafayette on Saturday under first-year head coach Jason Candle.
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Ranking all 138 FBS QB situations ahead of the 2026 season
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2026 American, UConn college football preview and predictions
The conference's top teams lost a lot. So did the Huskies. That leaves openings for new teams in the Group of 6's most consistent league.
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QB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  | Jake Merklinger | QB |
| 7 |  | Kalieb Osborne | QB |
| 12 |  | Tucker McDonald | QB |
| 13 |  | Bo Polston | QB |
| 15 |  | Tyler Smith | QB |
RB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  | Kenji Christian | RB |
| 6 |  | Trey Cornist | RB |
| 20 |  | Shawn Simeon | RB |
| 22 |  | Jaden Hart | RB |
| 23 |  | Cyncir Bowers | RB |
| 24 |  | Dashun Reeder | RB |
| 26 |  | Soren Rief | RB |
WR
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  | Shamar Porter | WR |
| 8 |  | Zy'marion Lang | WR |
| 9 |  | Julian Allen | WR |
| 14 |  | Cam Abshire | WR |
| 16 |  | Kamren Flowers | WR |
| 18 |  | Emanuel Ross | WR |
| 19 |  | Javon Brown | WR |
| 21 | Raymond Liggins III | WR | |
| 25 |  | Daniel Rose | WR |
| 81 |  | Logan Barnes | WR |
| 82 | Logan Burbank | WR | |
| 84 | Johnny Gingeruha | WR | |
| 85 |  | Drew Kron | WR |
TE
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 |  | Mike Burton | TE |
| 80 |  | Alex Godavitarne | TE |
| 86 |  | Matt Ragan | TE |
| 87 |  | Clemens Richter | TE |
| 89 | Jackson Mangham | TE |
OL
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 |  | Joe McGann | OL |
| 52 |  | Deron McLaughlin | OL |
| 55 |  | Fred Johnson | OL |
| 58 |  | Terrence Moore | OL |
| 60 | Nate Benedict | OL | |
| 62 |  | Ben Mulholland | OL |
| 64 | Michael Marini | OL | |
| 67 |  | Hannes Hammer | OL |
| 69 |  | Ty Chan | OL |
| 73 |  | Raphael Greene-Nyarko | OL |
| 74 |  | Nathan Pahanich | OL |
| 75 |  | Hill Greenlee | OL |
| 76 |  | Dominic Rivera | OL |
| 77 |  | Mason Howard | OL |
| 78 |  | Isiah Switzer | OL |
| 79 |  | Christian Richter | OL |
DL
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  | Tahjae Mullix | DL |
| 9 |  | Zakaih Saez | DL |
| 11 |  | Avery Dunn | DL |
| 15 |  | Anas Luqman | DL |
| 17 |  | Shamar Riser-Pressley | DL |
| 55 |  | Andrew Laurich | DL |
| 59 |  | Eddie Dresch | DL |
| 91 |  | Mateo Kipke | DL |
| 94 |  | Matt Hoffman | DL |
| 95 |  | Melvin Hills III | DL |
| 96 |  | Makijah Latiker | DL |
DE
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 |  | Odera Orizu | DE |
| 52 |  | Joshua Mickens | DE |
| 97 |  | Chamberlain Campbell | DE |
DT
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  | Esean Carter | DT |
| 14 |  | Desmond Aladuge | DT |
| 93 | DJ Pouncy | DT |
LB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |  | K'Von Sherman | LB |
| 18 |  | Kylish Hicks | LB |
| 19 |  | Ethan Hogg | LB |
| 20 |  | Luke Murphy | LB |
| 27 |  | Terris Dudley | LB |
| 30 |  | Charles Johnson | LB |
| 37 |  | Hayden Pegg | LB |
| 39 |  | Charlie O'Connor | LB |
| 40 | Tyrique Harris | LB | |
| 41 | Will Lewis | LB | |
| 44 |  | John Lista | LB |
| 47 |  | Jayden Jones | LB |
DB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  | Braedyn Moore | DB |
| 6 |  | Renick Dorilas | DB |
| 7 |  | Ty McKinstry | DB |
| 8 |  | CJ Bell Jr. | DB |
| 10 |  | Jayden Davis | DB |
| 12 |  | Saxton Suchanic | DB |
| 13 |  | Jayden Price | DB |
| 16 |  | Moussa Kane | DB |
| 21 |  | Tracy Revels | DB |
| 22 |  | Axavier Bridges-Brooks | DB |
| 22 |  | Jalil Martin | DB |
| 23 |  | Steve Miller | DB |
| 24 |  | Zion Paret | DB |
| 26 |  | Shmar Akande | DB |
| 29 | Jalen Brown | DB | |
| 31 | Cason Dash | DB | |
| 32 | Martece Smith | DB | |
| 33 | Grant Blascak | DB | |
| 34 |  | Carter Boskovich | DB |
| 36 |  | Tyler Marescot | DB |
PK
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Jack O'Connor | PK | |
| 89 |  | Mike Baker | PK |
P
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 |  | Spencer Sullins | P |
LS
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 |  | Tashi Crofut | LS |
| 59 |  | David LaGanga | LS |
Season stats · 2026
Passing
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 370 |
| Yards per Game | 370 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| QB Rating | 187.68 |
Rushing
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 301 |
| Yards per Game | 301 |
| Touchdowns | 5 |
Receiving
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 370 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
Opponent
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 2,732 |
| Rushing Yards | 2,226 |