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UConn Beats Boston College 38-23 for First-Ever Win at Chestnut Hill

Joe Fagnano's career-best passing day delivered UConn's first power-conference road victory since 2012.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 28: Daveon Crouch #1 of the Boston College Eagles reacts after making a stop on third down during the fourth quarter of the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Yankee Stadium on December 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Cam Edwards has been one of the most important elements of the UConn offense this season. The Huskies' prize running back ranks No. 11 nationally with 637 yards. (Jessica Hill/Special to The Courant)
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Overview

  • Quarterback Joe Fagnano went 23-of-31 for 362 yards with four touchdown passes and added a 2-yard rushing score.
  • Skyler Bell caught 10 passes for 125 yards and sealed the game with a 38-yard touchdown, while tight end Juice Vereen had 82 yards and two scores.
  • John Neider’s 43-yard touchdown to open the second half flipped the lead back to UConn after Boston College led 20-17 at the break.
  • The Huskies improved to 5-2 and surpassed 450 yards of total offense for a second straight game, moving to 2-13-2 all-time against BC.
  • Boston College fell to 1-6 with a sixth straight loss as first-time season starter Grayson James threw for 204 yards and two touchdowns but was sacked seven times, with Jordan McDonald rushing for 123 yards.