Overview

• UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Huskies to a decisive 27-14 win over North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl.
• North Carolina's offense struggled, managing only 206 total yards, with their only touchdowns coming from a kick return and a trick play by running back Caleb Hood.
• UConn's Mel Brown rushed for 96 yards, while Skyler Bell contributed 77 receiving yards, including a 38-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter.
• The game marked the conclusion of Mack Brown's tenure as UNC head coach, following the team's first losing season since 2021, with Bill Belichick set to take over in 2025.
• Fenway Park's unique setup for football included snow piles along the field and a converted scoreboard, creating a memorable atmosphere for fans despite the rainy weather.