UConn
Huskies · FBS Independents
- GIE rank
- #61
- of 138 FBS
- Rating
- 1573
- 2026 Week 11
- Record
- 4-4
- 2026 season
- Proj record
- 6-6
- 12-game season
Head coach Jason Candle Year 1 with UConn
Year-1 HCs (2015-2024) averaged -0.19 W vs. preseason expectation
Season projection
- Expected wins
- 6.3
- 2.3 more wins in 4 left
- Win range (90%)
- 5 to 8
- Final rank (90%)
- #61 (43–77)
- Make playoff
- 0%
- Win conference
- 0%
Path to glory
No remaining game changes UConn's playoff odds. Make playoff 0%
Schedule
Full 2026 slate. Tap a row for the matchup breakdown.
| Week | Opponent | Result or win prob.Result or win probability |
|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 Sep 5 | vs Lafayette Non-FBS | Win, 56-7 Final |
| Wk 2 Sep 12 | vs Maryland Big Ten | Loss, 14-38 Final |
| Wk 3 Sep 19 | at Southern Miss Sun Belt | Win, 48-20 Final |
| Wk 4 Sep 26 | at Miami (OH) Mid-American | Loss, 21-24 Final |
| Wk 5 Oct 3 | vs Syracuse ACC | Loss, 41-42 Final |
| Wk 6 Oct 10 | at Temple American Athletic | Win, 34-20 Final |
| Wk 7 | Bye | |
| Wk 8 Oct 23 | vs Massachusetts Mid-American | Win, 35-16 Final |
| Wk 9 Oct 31 | at Air Force Mountain West | Loss, 26-35 Final |
| Wk 10 Nov 7 | vs North Carolina ACC | |
| Wk 11 Nov 14 | vs James Madison Sun Belt | |
| Wk 12 Nov 21 | vs Old Dominion Sun Belt | |
| Wk 13 Nov 28 | at Wyoming Mountain West | |
In the news
- UConn’s Trey Cornist does a lot with not many carries as Huskies run all over Temple (opens in a new tab)
- Don Otto’s Temple – UConn gallery (opens in a new tab)
- Temple stumbles through 34-20 Homecoming loss to UConn (opens in a new tab)
- Game Thread: UConn vs. Temple football|3:45 p.m. on ESPNU (opens in a new tab)
- UNC, Arkansas, Louisville and more: 5-star Demarcus Henry breaks down recruitment as decision date nears (opens in a new tab) North Carolina (GIE shift +0.0): Demarcus Henry, a top-tier 2027 prospect, remains in active recruitment with multiple elite programs. UNC is among programs receiving consideration, though no commitment decision has been announced. The evaluation phase represents opportunity for roster development in future cycles, contingent on successful pitch execution and program trajectory over the next recruiting period. Arkansas (GIE shift +0.0): A 2027 five-star prospect visiting Arkansas represents potential future roster development rather than immediate on-field impact. Henry's recruitment status does not affect current depth chart composition, scheme execution, or near-term competitive positioning. Evaluation of long-term roster construction depends on commitment outcome and subsequent development trajectory, neither of which is determined at this recruitment stage. Louisville (GIE shift +0.0): A 2027 five-star prospect visiting Louisville represents potential future roster enhancement at an elite talent level. Early recruitment visibility suggests program competitiveness in high-end talent acquisition. However, no commitment has been made, and competitive visits to multiple programs indicate Louisville remains one option among several. On-field impact is entirely prospective and contingent on both recruitment success and multi-year player development timelines. UConn (GIE shift +0.0): UConn hosted five-star prospect Demarcus Henry (No. 2 overall, 2027 class) for a recent visit as part of his active recruitment. Henry's evaluation process involves multiple Power Four programs, including UNC, Ohio State, Arkansas, Louisville, and Kentucky. UConn's ability to retain elite prospect interest reflects ongoing recruiting infrastructure development. However, without commitment or enrollment, on-field roster impact remains speculative and contingent on final decision outcome. Kentucky (GIE shift +0.0): Kentucky hosted five-star prospect Demarcus Henry (No. 2 overall, 2027 class) for an official visit. The recruitment remains open, with Henry also considering UNC, Ohio State, Arkansas, and Louisville. No commitment timeline established. Kentucky's ability to retain this prospect depends on continued development of supporting infrastructure and competitive positioning within the SEC recruiting landscape. Ohio State (GIE shift +0.0): Demarcus Henry, a top-2 prospect in the 2027 class, remains in active recruitment with Ohio State among his finalists. His eventual commitment or decommitment will affect Ohio State's defensive depth chart and future scheme flexibility, depending on position fit and relative recruiting class composition. Early-cycle elite talent commitments typically influence subsequent recruiting momentum and roster construction timelines. Current status remains undetermined pending Henry's decision announcement.
- Gameday preview: UConn at Temple (opens in a new tab)
More coming. Per-team pages get the full treatment in Phase 3: current rating, season projection histogram, schedule with win probabilities, and live overlays on Pylon stream days. For now, this page exists so stories and news have a permanent home as content rolls in.
If QB1 is out
GIE projects a -6.2 rating drop and a -24.8pp shift in playoff probability if UConn loses its QB1 for an extended stretch. (n=1 historical samples; pooled across recent seasons.)
Returning production · 2026
9 score
Share of last season's production each unit returns. Higher means more continuity: 70%+ is healthy, 45–70% a normal rebuild, under 45% a major turnover.
Portal additions · 2026
+1.5 rating
57 proven transfers in, carrying the production below from their prior school.
| Player | From | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| K'Von ShermanLB From Toledo | Toledo | 184 |
| Anas LuqmanDL From Ohio | Ohio | 145 |
| Kenji ChristianRB From Toledo | Toledo | 101 |
| Esean CarterDT From Toledo | Toledo | 91 |
| Jayden DavisDB From Fresno State | Fresno State | 77 |
| Moussa KaneDB From Duke | Duke | 77 |
Impact scores offensive skill additions (QB/RB/WR/TE) — prior-season production normalized within position (100 ≈ a 90th-percentile producer at that spot) and discounted for non-FBS competition, so a top back counts alongside a top quarterback. Defensive and O-line additions count as transfers but aren't box-score measurable, so they carry no impact score. The rating figure is this class's portal contribution vs. the FBS average, capped at ±2.5.
Situational efficiency · 2025
Percentile is across all FBS teams with play-by-play data for the season. "Late & close" is yards per play in Q4+ with a one-score margin — a proxy for clutch offensive performance.