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Team Information
| Ground | Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field |
| City | East Hartford, Connecticut |
| Conference | Independents (FBS), |
| Nickname | Bruins |
UConn Huskies Football News
UConn Huskies Football Bio
The 2024 UConn Huskies football team, coached by Jim L. Mora, will play as independents in the NCAA Division I FBS season. They'll showcase their skills at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. Get ready to cheer them on as they aim for victory this season!
| Name of Team | UConn Huskies Football Team |
| First season | 1896 |
| Athletic director | David Benedict |
| Head coach | Jim L. Mora2nd season, 9–16 (.360) |
| Stadium | Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field(capacity: 40,000 (Expandable to 42,704)) |
| Location | East Hartford, Connecticut |
| Conference | Independent |
| Division | Division I |
| Field surface | Grass |
| Conference titles | 26 |
| Division titles | Atlantic 10 New England(1998) |
| Fight song | UConn Husky |
| Mascot | Jonathan |
| Rivals | UMass (rivalry)Rhode Island (rivalry)Syracuse (rivalry) |
| Consensus All-Americans | 3 |
UConn Huskies Football Team Introduction
The UConn Huskies football team represents the University of Connecticut in American football. They play in the NCAA Division I FBS as independents. Starting in 1896, they competed in various divisions until joining Division I-A in 2002. They played as independents from 2000 to 2003 and later joined the Big East (now AAC) until 2019. Currently coached by Jim Mora, they returned to independent status in 2019 due to conference changes. Their home games are at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.
UConn Huskies Football Team History
The UConn Huskies football journey began in 1896 as the "Aggies" when the university was Storrs Agricultural College. They formed the Athletic League of New England State Colleges with UMass Amherst and URI. Tragically, in 1919, player Gardner Dow passed away from injuries sustained during a game. In 1924, they achieved an undefeated season, led by Red O'Neill, their first All-America candidate. O'Neill later played in the NFL for Hartford Blues. The Huskies joined the Yankee Conference, winning 15 championships. In 2012, Bill Belichick revealed he once applied for the head coaching position. Despite being turned down, the team's legacy continues to evolve.
UConn Huskies Football Team Coaches
Head Coach Profile
James Lawrence Mora, born November 19, 1961, is an American football coach leading the University of Connecticut team. He previously coached the UCLA Bruins in the Pac-12 Conference from 2012 to 2017. Before UCLA, he coached NFL teams: the Atlanta Falcons (2004-2006) and the Seattle Seahawks (2009). Mora played college football for the Washington Huskies and started his coaching career there. He's known as Jim Mora Jr., which distinguishes him from his father, retired NFL coach Jim E. Mora.
| No. | Name | Season(s) |
| — | No coach | 1896–97 |
| 1 | E. S. Mansfield | 1898 |
| 2 | Thomas D. Knowles | 1899–1901 |
| 3 | Edwin O. Smith | 1902–05 |
| 4 | George H. Lamson | 1906–07 |
| 5 | William F. Madden | 1908 |
| 6 | S. Frank G. McLean | 1909 |
| 7 | M. F. Claffey | 1910 |
| 8 | Leo Hafford | 1911 |
| 9 | Abraham J. Sharadin | 1912 |
| 10 | P. T. Brady | 1913 |
| 11 | Dave Warner | 1914 |
| 12 | John F. Donahue | 1915–16 |
| X | No football played | 1917–18 |
| 13 | Roy J. Guyer | 1919 |
| 14 | Ross Swartz | 1920 |
| 15 | J. Wilder Tasker | 1921–22 |
| 16 | Sumner Dole | 1923–33 |
| 17 | J. Orlean Christian | 1934–49 |
| 18 | Arthur Valpey | 1950–51 |
| 19 | Robert Ingalls | 1952–63 |
| 20 | Rick Forzano | 1964–65 |
| 21 | John Toner | 1966–70 |
| 22 | Robert Casciola | 1971–72 |
| 23 | Larry Naviaux | 1973–76 |
| 24 | Walt Nadzak | 1977–82 |
| 25 | Tom Jackson | 1983–93 |
| 26 | Skip Holtz | 1994–98 |
| 27 | Randy Edsall | 1999–2010 |
| 28 | Paul Pasqualoni | 2011–13 |
| Int. | T. J. Weist | 2013 |
| 29 | Bob Diaco | 2014–16 |
| 30 | Randy Edsall | 2017–2021 |
| Int. | Lou Spanos | 2021 |
| 31 | Jim L. Mora | 2021– |
UConn Huskies Football Team Stadium
Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, located in East Hartford, Connecticut, serves as the home field for the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies football team. Built-in 2003, it boasts a permanent seating capacity of 40,000, with additional standing-room space. The stadium was the first in the 21st century, hosting various events, including football and soccer, and once housing the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League. Originally an airfield for Pratt & Whitney, it was named after founder Frederick Rentschler. Donated to Connecticut by United Technologies in 1999, the site transitioned from aviation use to a premier sports venue, hosting UConn's home games since then pursuant to a lease agreement with the State.
UConn Huskies Football Team Rivals
Massachusetts:
The rivalry with UMass began in 1897 but paused when UConn moved to FBS in 1999. It reignited in 2012, with UConn leading 2-0. They'll meet again in 2023.
Rhode Island:
Started in 1897, the rivalry includes the Ramnapping Trophy, named after a mascot theft. Games became rare after UConn moved up, with only 3 meetings since 2000.
Syracuse:
Though basketball dominates, UConn-Syracuse football clashes started in 2004. They met 12 times before Syracuse's move to the ACC in 2012. The rivalry continues with a 2024 game.
UCF:
The "Civil Conflict" is a not-so-official rivalry with UCF, fueled by banter. UCF initially shrugged it off, but in 2021, they playfully acknowledged it on Twitter.
UConn Huskies Football Team Record and Stats
Conference championships
Connecticut has won 26 conference championships, 17 shared and 9 outright.
| Season | Coach | Conference | Overall record | Conference record |
| 1901 | T. D. Knowles | Athletic League of New England State Colleges | 8–2 | 1–0 |
| 1924 | Sumner Dole | New England Conference | 6–0–2 | 3–0 |
| 1926 | 7–1 | 2–1 | ||
| 1928 | 4–1–3 | 1–0–2 | ||
| 1936 | J. Orlean Christian | 7–2 | 2–0 | |
| 1937 | 6–2–1 | 1–0 | ||
| 1942 | 6–2 | 2–0 | ||
| 1945 | 7–1 | 2–0 | ||
| 1946 | 4–3–1 | 2–0–1 | ||
| 1949 | Yankee Conference | 4–4–1 | 2–0–1 | |
| 1952 | Robert Ingalls | 5–3 | 2–1 | |
| 1956 | 6–2–1 | 3–0–1 | ||
| 1957 | 5–4–1 | 3–0–1 | ||
| 1958 | 7–3 | 4–0 | ||
| 1959 | 6–3 | 4–0 | ||
| 1960 | 5–4 | 3–1 | ||
| 1968 | John Toner | 4–6 | 4–1 | |
| 1970 | 4–4–2 | 4–0–1 | ||
| 1971 | Robert Casciola | 5–3–1 | 4–1–1 | |
| 1973 | Larry Naviaux | 8–2–1 | 5–0–1 | |
| 1982 | Walt Nadzak | 5–6 | 3–2 | |
| 1983 | Tom Jackson | 5–6 | 4–1 | |
| 1986 | 8–3 | 5–2 | ||
| 1989 | 8–3 | 6–2 | ||
| 2007 | Randy Edsall | Big East | 9–4 | 5–2 |
| 2010 | 8–5 | 5–2 |
Division championships
The Huskies have won one division title, which they shared with UConn
| Season | Coach | Division | Overall record | Conference record |
| 1998 | Skip Holtz | Atlantic 10 New England | 10–3 | 6–2 |
UConn Huskies Football Team Roster
Here's a simplified list of current players for the UConn Huskies football team:
Running Backs:
Cam Edwards
Mel Brown
Malik Thomas Jr.
Oliver Lundberg Coleman
Frank Daniley
Daniel Shaban
Durell Robinson
Victor Rosa
Quarterbacks:
Ta'Quan Roberson
Joe Fagnano
Tucker McDonald
Cole Welliver
Wide Receivers:
Jasaiah Gathings
Skyler Bell
Dajon Harrison
Zackary Drawdy
Brett Buckman
Kylish Hicks
Jackson Harper
Brock Montgomery
Bryan Domino
John Neider
Jarvis Jones
Teddy Williams
Defensive Backs:
Malik Dixon-Williams
Rante Jones
D'Mon Brinson
Stan Cross
Kaleb Anthony
Jarvarius Sims
Zakhari Spears
Isiah Davis
Malcolm Bell
Lee Molette III
Reggie Akles
Malachi Mclean
Drew Buckley
Cam Chadwick
Chase Fountain
Linebackers:
Aaron Key
Amir Renwick
Tui Faumuina-Brown
Julien Simon
Kalen Villanueva
Oumar Diomande
Hayden Pegg
Donovan Branch
Carter Boskovich
Brady Fodor
Langston Hardy
Matt Hoffman
Dal'Mont Gourdine
Tight Ends:
Nick Harris
John Bechtle
Louis Hansen
Alex Honig
Clemens Richter
Nader Chirchi
Offensive Linemen:
Mason Raymer
Kyle Juergens
Jack Stewart
Valentin Senn
Wes Hoeh
Brady Wayburn
Toriyan Johnson
Ben Murawski
Carsten Casady
Danny Antolovich
Jake Kiernan
Diego Rodriguez
Toluwanimi Tunde
Christopher Fortin
Chase Lundt
Defensive Linemen:
Brandon Kelly
Cleto Chol
Kervins Choute
Pryce Yates
Jelani Stafford
Timothy Passmore Jr.
Matt Hoffman
Dal'Mont Gourdine
Pryce Yates
Jelani Stafford
UConn Huskies Football Team Schedule
Here's the necessary information about the UConn Huskies football team's current season schedule:
Regular Season:
Sat, Aug 31 - @ Maryland: Time TBD. Tickets are available as low as $8.
Sat, Sep 7 - vs Merrimack: Time TBD. Tickets are available as low as $12.
Sat, Sep 14 - @ Duke: Time TBD. Tickets are available as low as $30.
Sat, Sep 21 - vs Florida Atlantic: Time TBD. Tickets are available as low as $11.
Sat, Sep 28 - vs Buffalo: Time TBD. Tickets are available as low as $12.
Sat, Oct 5 - vs Temple: Time TBD. Tickets are available as low as $13.
Saturday, Oct 19—vs. Wake Forest: Time TBD. Tickets are available for as low as $13.
Sat, Oct 26 - vs Rice: Time TBD. Tickets are available as low as $12.
Saturday, November 2—vs. Georgia State: Time TBD. Tickets are available for as low as $12.
Sat, Nov 9 - @ UAB: Time TBD. Tickets are available as low as $29.
Sat, Nov 23 - @ Syracuse: Time TBD. Tickets are available as low as $58.
Sat, Nov 30 - @ Massachusetts: Time TBD.
FAQ's On UConn Huskies Football
A. The next game is on Saturday, August 31, against Maryland.
A. Tickets for the Merrimack game start as low as $12.
A. The head coach is Jim L. Mora.
A. The team has won 15 conference championships.
A. The permanent stadium capacity is 40,000, with additional temporary seating available for specific events.
