Overview
- Kickoff is Dec. 27 at 2:15 p.m. ET at Fenway Park, with the game televised on ESPN.
- Army comes in 6-5, will complete its regular season in the Army–Navy game, and is led by Jeff Monken’s triple-option offense.
- Offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis will coach the bowl after Jim Mora left for Colorado State, and Candle has been hired to lead the program next.
- UConn is making its ninth bowl appearance and returns to Boston after last year’s 27-14 Fenway Bowl win over North Carolina.
- The Huskies boast a top-12 scoring offense fueled by QB Joe Fagnano, WR Skyler Bell, RB Cam Edwards, and LB Bryun Parham, while at least 13 players have explored the transfer portal and remain eligible to play.