Overview

• Jim Mora publicly accused other college football programs of tampering with UConn players following their Fenway Bowl victory over North Carolina.
• Mora claimed rival coaches contacted players within 24 hours of the game, despite NCAA rules prohibiting such actions before players enter the transfer portal.
• Star defensive lineman Pryce Yates, who had announced his return to UConn for 2025, re-entered the transfer portal shortly after the alleged tampering incidents.
• Mora emphasized his support for the transfer portal and NIL opportunities but criticized tampering as unethical and harmful to players' integrity and well-being.
• The accusations come as UConn celebrates a successful 9-4 season, its best since 2007, and Mora's recent contract extension through 2028.