Overview
- Kickoff is 2:15 p.m. ET at Fenway Park in Boston, with national TV coverage on ESPN.
- UConn plays under interim coach Gordon Sammis after Jim Mora departed for Colorado State, with Jason Candle set to take over the program next season.
- Starting quarterback Joe Fagnano opted out, and UConn kept its plan under wraps with options that include Nick Evers, freshman Ksaan Farrar, and Tucker McDonald; star receiver Skyler Bell and running back Cam Edwards said they will play though their usage was described as uncertain.
- Army will feature its run-heavy option led by dual-threat Cale Hellums, who rushed for roughly 1,178 yards and 16 touchdowns this season.
- Sportsbooks list Army around -7 to -8.5 with a total near 42–43, and UConn officials say the school sold more Fenway Bowl tickets than last year.