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UConn to Face Army in Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Dec. 27

UConn enters Boston under interim coach Gordon Sammis after hiring Jason Candle.

Overview

  • Kickoff is set for 2:15 p.m. ET at Fenway Park with national TV coverage on ESPN, with tickets available at fenwaybowl.com and a pregame fan fest scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • The Huskies are 9-3 and pursuing their first 10-win season at the FBS level after a prolific year led by QB Joe Fagnano and Biletnikoff finalist Skyler Bell.
  • Jim Mora left for Colorado State, Gordon Sammis will coach the bowl, and new head coach Jason Candle is being introduced at a Dec. 8 press conference.
  • Army is 6-5 under Jeff Monken with a strong postseason track record and will play Navy on Dec. 13 before heading to Boston.
  • This is the fourth edition of the Wasabi Fenway Bowl, and UConn returns after last year’s win that drew a record 27,900 fans.