Away vs. Boston College (10/18)
Coming into what will be the biggest game in program history, there will be a lot of nerves. However, Jim Mora will have his team ready as they are set to travel to Chestnut Hill to play a top-25 team in the Eagles. This will be a back-and-forth game with the Huskies getting the lead early over the Eagles, with a long first drive led by their running backs, making the score 7-0. . The Eagles will answer though as their offense will put up 17 straight points to give them the advantage going into the half, 17-7. After the half, the Huskies should claw back and should be down by three points heading into the fourth. This was accomplished, as they crossed the goal-line and added a field goal while the Eagles also added three points making the score 20-17. In the fourth quarter, Boston College should put up another touchdown moving their lead to ten. The Huskies should not go away, as they drive downfield to settle for a field goal drawing closer. The Huskies should recover the onside kick attempt; however, they probably cannot manage to get into the endzone as the time expires. This will be a great test for the Huskies. However, in the end they should not be able to pull off the upset. Following the loss, the Huskies should just miss out on being ranked for a second straight week.
Score Prediction: 27 – 20 Boston College
Away vs. Rice (10/25)
After a painful loss to Boston College, there should be lumps early in this game for the Huskies, as they are expected to make the long trip down to Texas. The heat should pose a problem in this one, as the Huskies should have fumble issues early giving Rice a leg up. Rice should hold the lead for most of the first half, however, UConn should rally in the second half and roll to a convincing win down south, closing out a difficult two-game stretch.
Score Prediction: 24 – 14 UConn
Home vs. UAB (11/1)
Following the win against Rice, the Huskies should be happy to return to Rentschler Field, as they set their sights on a hungry UAB team, who they beat just a season ago. The Huskies and Dragons should go back in forth in this one, however, as the game goes on the Husky fans should expect the squad to gain momentum. This should in turn lead the team to the win behind a big game from Skyler Bell and the D-Line who should be a huge factor all game.
Score Prediction: 24 – 20 UConn
Home vs. Duke (11/8)
Back at the Rent, the Huskies will rematch against Duke, after nearly taking down the Blue Devils last season. Season two under Manny Diaz should be a good one for Duke. However, this time, Diaz will be outcoached by Mora. The game will be back and forth, with both teams trading punches. However, at the end of the day the long travel and home-field advantage for UConn, will pose too big of a threat for the Blue Devils as they will most likely lose on a last-second field goal by Chris Freeman. With this win against Duke, the Huskies will once again be ranked as they move up to the 22nd best team in the nation.
Score Prediction: 24 – 17 UConn
Home vs. Air Force (11/15)
For the Huskies’ final home game of the season and what will likely be their senior night, the program will play Air Force, a very good team with bowl aspirations. Air Force will come into Hartford and play a great game versus UConn, putting the home squad on the ropes late into the game. The Air Force offensive line and defense will be big in this one along with the ground game, as they should waste away the clock and get a big road win. Husky fans should expect the squad to not muster offense in this one and with the time of possession in the Air Force’s favor it was hard to gain momentum. After their loss, the Huskies should drop down to No. 25 in ranking.
Score Prediction: 28 – 14 Air Force
Away vs. Florida Atlantic (11/22)
In the final game of the season, the Huskies are set to go back on the road for a date with Florida Atlanta, who they previously beat the season prior. This should be a big team trip, as the Huskies will hope to come back from a disappointing loss versus Air Force. The Huskies should use the warm weather to their advantage, unlike in Texas, as they should have an offensive explosion with the ground and pass game. Defense should also step up, as the secondary should continue their great season, causing trouble for opponents on their way to a commanding win. The Huskies should stay at No. 25 in the rankings following this win.
Score Prediction: 34 – 14 UConn