Pack the Rent | UConn Huskies

[Captain Canada]

Not sure how UConn competes but it seems like a decently manageable first schedule. The season is near

[supahotfire]

Got eyes on Maryland, Duke & Rice

worried about Syracuse too

Not sure how UConn competes but it seems like a decently manageable first schedule. The season is near

yeah nothing too crazy. maybe a little boring even. that’s fine tho since it looks like we’re one of the lowest rated teams in the game.

[supahotfire]

The final look: Previewing the UConn football team

Can Jim Mora finally get UConn back on track with a winning season?
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By Jameson O'Connelly-Copely | UConn Football Insider

UConn hasn’t known a winning season since the Big East days of 2010, but the program is bringing in some nice talents under head coach Jim Mora.

The passing game should improve in a big way, the lines will be as strong as they’ve been in years, and everything is in place to go bowling for the second time in three seasons.

Mora has won nine games in two seasons. The program won ten games from 2016 to 2021. Despite a disappointing 2022, things are going in the right direction - even if UConn is staying put.

The running attack has been good enough, but the UConn offense has to be better on third downs, better at hitting deep shots, and better at completing passes.

The Huskies were 0-6 when failing to complete 57% of their passes, and were 118th in the nation in passing yards per completion.

Previewing the Offense

UConn's offense has to be more explosive, and it needs more of a passing attack.

Over the years, the Huskies have tried to get something positive out of quarterback transfers, and there have been mixed reviews. One thing is undeniable, though - UConn has a talented prospect in QB Nick Evers.

He couldn’t make it go at Oklahoma, and then didn’t see time at Wisconsin. Now he and senior backup Joe Fagnano should generate more production.

As for pass catchers, the second-leading receiver from last year, Brett Buckman, is back in the mix. However, more help is coming in through the transfer portal with TJ Sheffield (Purdue) and Skyler Bell (Wisconsin), two good producers.

The offensive line was okay for the running game last season, great in pass protection, and hit-or-miss in tackles for loss allowed. It gets back a few big and decent veterans in Valentin Senn on one side and Chase Lundt on the other.

The interior gets Wes Hoeh from Syracuse for one guard spot, and veterans are in place for the other two gigs, but the depth needs to be developed.

Leading rusher Cam Edwards is back after averaging over five yards per carry with 618 yards and four scores, and the Huskies were busy in the transfer portal with Durell Robinson (Charlotte) and Mel Brown (Gardner-Webb) coming in to rotate with veteran Victor Rosa.

Previewing the Defense

On defense, the Huskies have been again filling the holes through the transfer portal, but the depth across the board is a bit questionable. The D allowed over 400 yards and 30 points per game with a non-existent pass rush and too many off days.

The line should be decent this season. The veteran combination of Jelani Stafford on the inside and top pass rusher Pryce Yates on the end will be fine, and the 1-2 punch of Dal’Mont Gourdine and 328-pound Tulsa transfer Jayden Simon on the nose will matter.

The linebackers are effectively starting over, but they’re getting a terrific tackler in Troy transfer Jayden McDonald to take over. Julien Simon (USC) and Aaron Key (WKU) will play big roles right away.

In the backfield, the safeties are set. Rante Jones is a strong hitter who finished second on the team with 72 stops, and Malik Dixon-Williams will be a statistical star after missing a chunk of last season hurt. Corner is more questionable, needing New Mexico State transfer Reggie Akles to lock down one side fast.

Top 10 UConn Players

1. Pryce Yates, DE Jr.
2. Jayden McDonald, LB Sr.
3. Malik Dixon-Williams, S Sr.
4. Rante Jones, S Sr.
5. Dal’Mont Gourdine, DT Sr.
6. Nick Evers, QB Soph.
7. Tui Faumuina-Brown, LB Sr.
8. TJ Sheffield, WR Sr.
9. Cam Edwards, RB Jr.
10. Valentin Senn, OT Sr.

[Baze]

damn Jim Mora Jr's been the coach here?

LET'S GO JIM!

[supahotfire]

damn Jim Mora Jr's been the coach here?

LET'S GO JIM!

Think this is his 3rd year.

How we liking the layout so far??

[supahotfire]

Week 1 Preview: at Maryland (0-0)

Last season the Terps ranked 64th in total offense (382.3) to UConn's 104th (319.6) and 51st in points per game (29.0) to UConn's 120th (18.0). Maryland ranked 40th with a turnover margin of +0.3, compared to UConn's 96th (-0.4).

Taulia Tagovailoa (no longer with the team) led the team in passing yards (3,377), touchdowns (25), and threw 11 interceptions. Roman Hemby led the team with 680 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns. Jeshaun Jones (selected by the Vikings in this year's past draft) led the team with 56 receptions for 790 yards, and caught 4 touchdowns.

Injury Report
UConn: None
Maryland: None


Key Players

Connecticut (0-0)	OVR	SPD		Maryland (0-0)	OVR	SPD
QB, Nick Evers SO	75	77		QB, Billy Edwards Jr. JR	77	83
RB, Cam Edwards JR	78	87		RB, Roman Hemby SO	85	93
WR, TJ Sheffield SR	80	92		WR, Kaden Prather SR	83	89
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DT, Jelani Stafford SR	81	53		DE, Donnell Brown SR	81	83
LB, Julien Simon JR	79	82		LB, Ruben Hyppolite II SR	86	82
FS, Malik Dixon-Williams SR	74	86		FS, Dante Trader Jr. SR	84	90

Schedule/Results

Date	Opponent	Result	Record
8/31	at Maryland	--	--
9/7	vs Merrimack	--	--
9/14	at Duke	--	--
9/21	vs FAU	--	--
9/28	vs Buffalo	--	--
10/5	vs Temple	--	--
10/12	OFF	--	--
10/19	vs Wake Forest	--	--
10/26	vs Rice	--	--
11/1	vs Georgia St	--	--
11/9	at UAB	--	--
11/16	OFF	--	--
11/23	at Syracuse	--	--
11/30	at UMass	--	--

[James]

Looking good. Making good use of those tables too.

[djp73]

layout looks good, only thing i would change is "impact players" to "key players" with the actual impact guys indicated by the red star

maryland gonna be trouble

[supahotfire]

Looking good. Making good use of those tables too.

thank u sir. appreciate ur code

layout looks good, only thing i would change is "impact players" to "key players" with the actual impact guys indicated by the red star

maryland gonna be trouble

good thought. updated!

im nervous

[Captain Canada]

Here we go! That runningback speed might be something to watch out for