Connecticut

Newly independent UConn signs deal with CBS Sports Network

May. 11, 2020 03:03 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn has agreed to a multi-year television deal that will put most of its home football games on CBS Sports Network, the school announced...

3 UConn football players face charges in campus burglary

Feb. 18, 2020 03:35 PM EST
VERNON, Conn. (AP) — Three members of UConn's 2019 football team face charges stemming from a November burglary on campus. Running back...

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Connecticut team captain Eli Thomas (22) takes part in the coin toss before an NCAA college football game against Wagner in East Hartford, Conn. Thomas, who overcame a stroke to return to school, is among the first six athletes named as finalists for the Hartford HealthCare Courage Award. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)

College athletes honored with award for overcoming adversity

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 10, 2020 12:17 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Connecticut head coach Randy Edsall works the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

UConn AD says Edsall needs more to build program

Dec. 08, 2019 08:15 PM EST

Temple cruises to 49-17 victory over Connecticut

Nov. 30, 2019 07:45 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Anthony Russo threw two touchdown passes to Branden Mack and Re’Mahn Davis ran for 105 yards and a score as Temple rolled to a 49-17...

UConn releases 1st schedule as football independent

Nov. 25, 2019 01:40 PM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn has announced its football schedule for 2020, its first season as an FBS independent. The Huskies said Monday...

East Carolina tight end Zech Byrd (84) is congratulated by wide receiver C.J. Johnson (5) after scoring their second touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

East Carolina pulls out 31-24 victory over UConn

Nov. 23, 2019 04:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Michael Locksley walks with his team after an NCAA college football game against Howard, in College Park, Md. Nebraska (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) travels to Maryland (3-7, 1-6) for a Saturday, Nov. 23 game. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Nebraska seeks to keep bowl hopes alive against Maryland

By David Ginsburg Nov. 22, 2019 03:20 PM EST

Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

No. 17 Cincinnati stays unbeaten in AAC, routs UConn 48-3

By Joe Kay Nov. 09, 2019 06:49 PM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, center, reacts to a pass interference call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

No. 17 Cincinnati wants to avoid another close call vs UConn

By Joe Kay Nov. 08, 2019 04:06 PM EST

Southern California linebacker Kana'i Mauga, right, celebrates his sack against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

USC at Arizona State headlines Pac-12 this week

By John Marshall Nov. 07, 2019 04:07 PM EST

Cincinnati's Michael Warren II (3) avoids a tackle by East Carolina's Xavier Smith (37) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

No. 17 Cincinnati wants to avoid another scare vs UConn

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 03:43 PM EST

Navy wide receiver Tazh Maloy (25) gains yardage during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Connecticut on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Midshipmen stay afloat in AAC title race with rout of UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 01, 2019 11:17 PM EDT

UTSA at UAB 11/3/2018

Nov. 01, 2019 08:53 PM EDT

Connecticut running back Kevin Mensah (34) runs in for a touchdown as Massachusetts cornerback Elijah Johnson (27) tries to pull him down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26,, 2019, in Amherst, Mass. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn rides Mensah's 5 TDs to 56-35 win over UMass

Oct. 26, 2019 07:58 PM EDT

Connecticut defensive back Abiola Olaniyan (18) breaks up a pass intended for Houston wide receiver Marquez Stevenson (5) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Coach's son leads Houston to 24-17 win over UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Oct. 19, 2019 03:24 PM EDT

McMillan accounts for 3 TDs, Tulane routs UConn 49-7

Oct. 12, 2019 07:34 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Justin McMillanwent 18 of 24 for 231 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 37 yards and another score Saturday to help Tulane beat Connecticut 49-7...