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Cam Edwards’ Late Burst Powers UConn Past Ball State, 31-25

Aggressive fourth-down calls yielded their first FBS win of 2025, setting up a 2-2 trip to Buffalo.

UConn running back Cam Edwards, center, clutches the ball as he works his way through the Ball State defense Saturday. (Brian Foley/Clarus Media)
A detail of a NCAA Wilson ball on the kickoff tee during the first half between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Tulane Green Wave at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma.
UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell uses Ball State defender DJ Field's helmet to gain control of a first-half reception during Saturday's game at Rentschler Field. (Brian Foley/Clarus Media)

Overview

  • Cam Edwards rushed for a career-high 194 yards on 24 carries and scored twice, capped by a 67-yard run with 1:50 left.
  • Skyler Bell served as the primary target with 14 catches for 103 yards including a 2-yard touchdown in the first half.
  • Joe Fagnano went 20-of-30 for 171 yards with one touchdown as UConn balanced a run-first approach.
  • UConn converted all five fourth-down attempts after struggling on third downs, and Lee Molette III’s late interception halted a Ball State drive.
  • Punter Connor Stutz and the coverage unit repeatedly flipped field position, attendance was announced at 25,025, and UConn visits Buffalo next.