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Minutemen at Huskies

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Game Summary

The UConn Huskies defeated the Massachusetts Minutemen 35-16 on October 23, 2026, in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Huskies improved to 4-3, while the Minutemen dropped to 4-4.

Kalieb Osborne accounted for 3 touchdowns in the victory, throwing for 2 scores and running for another. Shamar Porter contributed touchdowns through both the offense and the punt-block unit.

Massachusetts scored first through Derek Morris' 24-yard field goal following a lengthy opening possession. UConn answered through Osborne's 5-yard touchdown pass to Porter.

The Huskies built a 21-3 halftime advantage and extended their lead during the third quarter. Porter blocked a punt and recovered the ball in the end zone to make it 28-3.

William “Pop” Watson III returned to start for Massachusetts following a 2-game absence. He completed 22 of 38 passes for 205 yards and 1 touchdown.

Curtis Kimmons IV caught his first career receiving touchdown during the fourth quarter. Justin Williams-Thomas added a late 6-yard touchdown run for the Minutemen.

Attendance 32,106

Line

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
MASS3001316
CONN7147735

Scoring

  1. 1 · 7:03 · MASSDerek Morris 24 Yd Field Goal3–0
  2. 1 · 1:13 · CONNShamar Porter 5 Yd pass from Kalieb Osborne (Jack O'Connor Kick)3–7
  3. 2 · 1:36 · CONNJD Willoughby 20 Yd pass from Kalieb Osborne (Jack O'Connor Kick)3–14
  4. 2 · 1:04 · CONNCyncir Bowers 70 Yd Run (Jack O'Connor Kick)3–21
  5. 3 · 6:44 · CONNShamar Porter 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jack O'Connor Kick)3–28
  6. 4 · 14:17 · MASSCurtis Kimmons IV 7 Yd pass from William Watson III (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)9–28
  7. 4 · 3:04 · CONNKalieb Osborne 13 Yd Run (Jack O'Connor Kick)9–35
  8. 4 · 1:09 · MASSJustin Williams-Thomas 6 Yd Run (Derek Morris Kick)16–35

Team stats

MASSCONN
3rd down efficiency2-144-12
Total Yards303438
Passing250173
Rushing53265
Turnovers00
Possession25:4534:15

Leaders

  • CONN · Passing YardsKalieb Osborne · 14/19, 173 YDS, 2 TD
  • CONN · Rushing YardsCyncir Bowers · 15 CAR, 131 YDS, 1 TD
  • CONN · Receiving YardsJD Willoughby · 3 REC, 65 YDS, 1 TD
  • CONN · SacksJoshua Mickens · 1.5
  • CONN · TacklesHayden Pegg · 7
  • MASS · Passing YardsWilliam Watson III · 22/38, 205 YDS, 1 TD