Kevin Mensah
Connecticut wide receiver Cameron Ross, right, runs past Fresno State defensive back Emari Pait (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Connecticut at Fresno State 8/28/2021

Aug. 28, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) heads downfield during an NCAA college football game against East Carolina in East Hartford, Conn. UConn returns to the football field Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, for the first time in 637 days when it travels to Fresno State. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)
UConn returns as an independent after sitting out 2020

By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 27, 2021 11:38 AM EDT

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'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

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

South Florida linebacker Brian Norris (29) and defensive end Jason Vaughn (40) celebrate with teammates after defeating Connecticut in an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
USF beats UConn eighth straight time, 48-22

Oct. 05, 2019 03:39 PM EDT

Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 22 UCF heavily favored in AAC opener against UConn

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 04:54 PM EDT

Connecticut wide receiver Ardell Brown (83) is stopped by Illinois defensive back Nate Hobbs (8) and Illinois defensive back Stanley Green (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Illini end nonconference road losing streak 31-23 over UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Sep. 07, 2019 07:02 PM EDT

Illini looks to snap nonconference road losing skid vs UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Sep. 06, 2019 09:23 AM EDT
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Illinois hasn't won a regular-season road game outside the Big Ten since 2007, but the Illini have a good chance to snap that streak...

Wagner quarterback Christian Alexander-Stevens (1) sets to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Connecticut on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)
UConn matches win total from last season, 24-21 over Wagner

By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 29, 2019 10:35 PM EDT

Temple wide receiver Travon Williams (26) runs the ball in for the team's seventh touchdown late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)
Temple routs UConn, Huskies set NCAA records for futility

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 24, 2018 06:49 PM EST

Connecticut quarterback David Pindell (5) celebrates with wide receiver Keyion Dixon (23) after Pindell scored in the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)
Freeman, Jones help SMU outscore UConn 62-50

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 10, 2018 04:04 PM EST

Connecticut running back Kevin Mensah (34) finds a hole in the South Florida defense to score on a 10-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ford runs for 3 TDs, No. 21 South Florida beats UConn 38-30

By Fred Goodall Oct. 20, 2018 10:42 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) celebrates a touchdown catch with running back Markell Jones (8) and wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue routs No. 2 Ohio State 49-20, shakes by CFP chase

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2018 06:01 PM EDT

No. 21 South Florida for second straight 7-0 start vs. UConn

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2018 02:54 PM EDT
UConn (1-5, 0-3 American) at No. 21 South Florida (6-0, 2-0), 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Line: South Florida by 34. Series record:...