- Q1 7:03FGMASSDerek Morris 24 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Q1 1:13TDCONNShamar Porter 5 Yd pass from Kalieb Osborne (Jack O'Connor Kick)3–7
- Q2 1:36TDCONNJD Willoughby 20 Yd pass from Kalieb Osborne (Jack O'Connor Kick)3–14
- Q2 1:04TDCONNCyncir Bowers 70 Yd Run (Jack O'Connor Kick)3–21
- Q3 6:44TDCONNShamar Porter 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jack O'Connor Kick)3–28
- Q4 14:17TDMASSCurtis Kimmons IV 7 Yd pass from William Watson III (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)9–28
- Q4 3:04TDCONNKalieb Osborne 13 Yd Run (Jack O'Connor Kick)9–35
- Q4 1:09TDMASSJustin Williams-Thomas 6 Yd Run (Derek Morris Kick)16–35
Massachusetts Minutemen vs UConn Huskies — 2026-10-23 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
Recap
The UConn Huskies defeated the Massachusetts Minutemen 35-16 on October 23, 2026, in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Huskies improved to 4-3, while the Minutemen dropped to 4-4.
Kalieb Osborne accounted for 3 touchdowns in the victory, throwing for 2 scores and running for another. Shamar Porter contributed touchdowns through both the offense and the punt-block unit.
Massachusetts scored first through Derek Morris' 24-yard field goal following a lengthy opening possession. UConn answered through Osborne's 5-yard touchdown pass to Porter.
The Huskies built a 21-3 halftime advantage and extended their lead during the third quarter. Porter blocked a punt and recovered the ball in the end zone to make it 28-3.
William “Pop” Watson III returned to start for Massachusetts following a 2-game absence. He completed 22 of 38 passes for 205 yards and 1 touchdown.
Curtis Kimmons IV caught his first career receiving touchdown during the fourth quarter. Justin Williams-Thomas added a late 6-yard touchdown run for the Minutemen.
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Game stats
| Statistic | Massachusetts Minutemen | UConn Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 14 | 21 |
| Total yards | 303 | 438 |
| Net passing yards | 250 | 173 |
| Rushing yards | 53 | 265 |
| Third-down conversions | 2-14 | 4-12 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Penalties–yards | 10-100 | 11-100 |
| Time of possession | 25:45 | 34:15 |
Massachusetts Minutemen vs UConn Huskies — NCAA Game Analysis
UConn Huskies defeated Massachusetts Minutemen 35–16, a 19-point margin. UConn Huskies led in total offense, 438 to 303. UConn Huskies led in rushing yards, 265 to 53. Massachusetts Minutemen converted 2 of 14 third downs; UConn Huskies converted 4 of 12.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Massachusetts Minutemen
Passing
- #5William Watson III
- #16Logan Inagawa
Rushing
- #23Elijah Faulkner
- #6Justin Williams-Thomas
- #5William Watson III
- #8Kezion Dia-Johnson
- #14Curtis Kimmons IV
- #83Reece Adkins
Receiving
- #1Joseph Griffin Jr.
- #14Curtis Kimmons IV
- #85Drew Alsup
- #8Kezion Dia-Johnson
- #18Matt Ogunniyi
- #6Justin Williams-Thomas
- #11Max Dowling
- #83Reece Adkins
- #19Jabari Lewis
- #23Elijah Faulkner
- #86Jax Markovich
Defense
- #3Kendall Bournes
- #44Timmy Hinspeter
- #5Tyler Martin
- #6Joshua Iseah
- #9Justin Krueger
- #42Andrew DePaepe
- #10Aubrey Melvin
- #2Joshua Nobles
- #0Isaiah Reed
- #8Michael Robinson
- #22Jahmad Harmon
- #90Tim Passmore Jr.
- #95Hollis Dirstine
- #38Zeraun Daniel
- #55Zakar Morris
- #98William DePaepe
- #7TJ Magee
- #15Khari Bendolph
- #11Jerry Washington
- #1DD Snyder
- #92Romando Johnson
- #99Kamarion Thomas
UConn Huskies
Passing
- #7Kalieb Osborne
Rushing
- #23Cyncir Bowers
- #7Kalieb Osborne
- #3Kenji Christian
- #6Trey Cornist
- #22Jaden Hart
Receiving
- #2JD Willoughby
- #14Cam Abshire
- #5Shamar Porter
- #3Kenji Christian
- #83Xavier Watson
- #23Cyncir Bowers
- #11Ryder Treadway
- #21Raymond Liggins III
Defense
- #37Hayden Pegg
- #0K'Von Sherman
- #44John Lista
- #5Rickey Williams
- #22Jalil Martin
- #15Anas Luqman
- #95Melvin Hills III
- #4Braedyn Moore
- #7Ty McKinstry
- #12Saxton Suchanic
- #52Joshua Mickens
- #2Tahjae Mullix
- #14Desmond Aladuge
- #13Jayden Price
- #3Esean Carter
- #85Drew Kron
- #18Kylish Hicks
- #55Andrew Laurich
- #21Tracy Revels
- #10Jayden Davis
- #19Ethan Hogg
- #29Jalen Brown
- #5Shamar Porter
- #9Zakaih Saez