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UConn Rolls Past Central Connecticut 59-13 to Open Season

Coaches shifted focus to correcting early-game mistakes ahead of a step up at Syracuse.

UConn running back Cam Edwards (0) runs for a 73 yard touchdown while pursued by Central Connecticut defensive back Deonte Douglas (38) during an NCAA college football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn running back Mel Brown (7) with a 49 yard run during an NCAA college football game against Central Connecticut at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)

Overview

  • Skyler Bell headlined the outburst with an 80-yard catch-and-run and finished with 135 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Quarterback Joe Fagnano went 18-for-25 for 260 yards and four total scores as Nick Evers added a late touchdown in relief.
  • Cam Edwards broke free for a 73-yard touchdown and tallied 115 rushing yards on six carries as UConn reached 638 total yards.
  • Jim Mora highlighted the program’s depth after playing three quarterbacks, five running backs and up to eight receivers for real snaps.
  • The defense limited Central Connecticut to 257 yards, though coaches cited early penalties and a botched long snap that led to the first TD; safety Malachi McLean left for evaluation with a non-head, non-life-threatening injury as Syracuse awaits.