Overview
- Cale Hellums accounted for three touchdowns as Godspower Nwawuihe rushed for 171 yards and two scores, with Noah Short adding 108 receiving yards.
- Army amassed 368 rushing yards and 476 total while holding UConn scoreless in a pivotal third quarter to break the game open.
- True freshman Ksaan Farrar started at quarterback for UConn with Joe Fagnano opting out, and star receiver Skyler Bell opened the game before exiting early.
- Running back Cam Edwards, listed in the transfer portal, ran for 108 yards and a touchdown as UConn finished 9-4 and fell short of a first 10-win FBS season.
- The game drew 22,461 fans to a frigid Fenway Park and highlighted how opt-outs and coaching turnover can reshape bowl matchups.