Rhode Island at UConn

Thursday, August 31, 2006

UConn beat Rhode Island 52–⁠7. It was their third meeting; after it, UConn led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayRhode Island4–⁠7 in 2006
7
HomeUConn4–⁠8 in 2006
52

Final at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East HartfordAttendance 36,227

At kickoff
66°F, clear, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Hartford-Brainard Airport (KHFD), 4 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rhode Island07007
UConn102171452

Standouts

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Player stats

Rhode Island

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Derek Cassidy6/168411
John Butler1/21101
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jimmy Hughes55409
Marcel Roberson739010
Derek Cassidy1335029
Joe Casey72507
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Nick Del Grosso238125
Joe Casey118019
Marcel Roberson118018
Tolbert Evans111012

UConn

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
D.J. Hernandez8/1314920
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Donald Brown9118253
Terry Caulley1295139
Lou Allen1583113
Larry Taylor262052
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Brandon Young161161
Larry Taylor342124
Brandon McLean117017
Steve Brouse114014
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Darius Butler100
Anthony Barksdale100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Rhode IslandUConn
293Total yards567
94Passing yards150
198Rushing yards418
5.3Yards per pass11.5
4.0Yards per rush8.0
0First downs22
5–⁠16Third downs6–⁠11
3–⁠4Fourth downs2–⁠2
2Turnovers0
6–⁠35Penalties3–⁠25
19:32Possession17:08

Efficiency

Rhode IslandUConn
39%Success rate54%
0.06EPA per play0.26
1.22Explosiveness0.85
0.13Rushing EPA0.26
−0.08Passing EPA0.31
33%Passing-down success33%
−0.17First-down EPA0.17
−0.02Second-down EPA0.28
0.19Third-down EPA0.37

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

UConn 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

UConn end zoneRhode Island end zoneQ1 Rhode IslandMissed FG, 5 playsQ1 UConnTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 Rhode IslandPunt, 8 playsQ1 UConnField goal, 7 playsQ1 Rhode IslandTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ2 UConnTouchdown run, 5 playsQ2 Rhode IslandPunt, 3 playsQ2 UConnTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 Rhode IslandTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ2 UConnTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ2 Rhode IslandPunt, 3 playsQ2 UConnPunt, 3 playsQ2 Rhode IslandEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Rhode IslandInterception, 11 playsQ3 UConnPunt, 6 playsQ3 Rhode IslandPunt, 4 playsQ3 UConnTouchdown run, 10 playsQ3 Rhode IslandPunt, 3 playsQ3 UConnTouchdown run, 12 playsQ4 Rhode IslandPunt, 4 playsQ4 UConnTouchdown run, 7 playsQ4 Rhode IslandInterception, 7 playsQ4 UConnEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. UConn drives left to right, Rhode Island right to left.
  1. Q1 Rhode IslandMissed FG, 5 plays, 21 yards
  2. Q1 UConnTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 66 yards
  3. Q1 Rhode IslandPunt, 8 plays, 30 yards
  4. Q1 UConnField goal, 7 plays, 17 yards
  5. Q1 Rhode IslandTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 27 yards
  6. Q2 UConnTouchdown run, 5 plays, 58 yards
  7. Q2 Rhode IslandPunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  8. Q2 UConnTouchdown run, 8 plays, 48 yards
  9. Q2 Rhode IslandTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 76 yards
  10. Q2 UConnTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 66 yards
  11. Q2 Rhode IslandPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  12. Q2 UConnPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  13. Q2 Rhode IslandEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  14. Q3 Rhode IslandInterception, 11 plays, 34 yards
  15. Q3 UConnPunt, 6 plays, 30 yards
  16. Q3 Rhode IslandPunt, 4 plays, 12 yards
  17. Q3 UConnTouchdown run, 10 plays, 63 yards
  18. Q3 Rhode IslandPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  19. Q3 UConnTouchdown run, 12 plays, 99 yards
  20. Q4 Rhode IslandPunt, 4 plays, 10 yards
  21. Q4 UConnTouchdown run, 7 plays, 87 yards
  22. Q4 Rhode IslandInterception, 7 plays, 35 yards
  23. Q4 UConnEnd of game, 1 play, 2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then UConn 10, Rhode Island 0
Rhode Island Missed FG, 5 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 46Derek Cassidy pass complete to Marcel Roberson for 18 yards to the UConn 36 for a 1ST down.
14:081st & 10 at opp 36Marcel Roberson rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled at the UConn 36, forced by Team, recovered by Jimmy Hughes at the UConn 36.
13:362nd & 10 at opp 36Derek Cassidy rush for a loss of 3 yards to the UConn 39.
12:503rd & 13 at opp 39Rhode Island penalty 4 yard false start accepted.
12:483rd & 17 at opp 43Marcel Roberson rush for 10 yards to the UConn 33.
12:484th & 7 at opp 33Timeout RHODE ISLAND, clock 12:48.
12:384th & 7 at opp 33Colin Gallagher 51 yard field goal MISSED.
UConn Touchdown pass, 3 plays
12:261st & 10 at own 34Terry Caulley rush for 39 yards to the URI 27 for a 1ST down.
11:501st & 10 at opp 27Dj Hernandez rush for 2 yards to the URI 25.
11:282nd & 8 at opp 25Dj Hernandez pass complete to Larry Taylor for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
11:28Matt Nuzie extra point GOOD.
11:20Desi Cullen kickoff for 59 yards returned by Virgil Gray for 9 yards to the URI 15.
Rhode Island Punt, 8 plays
10:521st & 10 at own 15Derek Cassidy rush for a loss of 1 yard to the URI 14.
10:292nd & 11 at own 14Derek Cassidy rush for 29 yards to the URI 43 for a 1ST down.
9:591st & 10 at own 43Marcel Roberson rush for 7 yards to the 50 yard line.
9:202nd & 3 at the 50Derek Cassidy sacked by Ray Blagman at the URI 48 for a loss of 2 yards.
8:593rd & 5 at own 48Jimmy Hughes rush for 7 yards to the UConn 45 for a 1ST down.
8:271st & 10 at opp 45Rhode Island penalty 10 yard holding on Joe Bellini accepted, no play.
8:001st & 20 at own 45Derek Cassidy sacked by Rob Lunn at the URI 41 for a loss of 4 yards.
7:472nd & 24 at own 41Marcel Roberson rush for 1 yard to the URI 42.
7:383rd & 23 at own 42Derek Cassidy rush for 3 yards to the URI 45.
6:534th & 20 at own 45Bryan Giannecchini punt for 32 yards, returned by Larry Taylor for 36 yards to the URI 41.
UConn Field goal, 7 plays
6:201st & 10 at opp 41Terry Caulley rush for 5 yards to the URI 36.
6:002nd & 5 at opp 36Terry Caulley rush for a loss of 2 yards to the URI 38.
5:313rd & 7 at opp 38Dj Hernandez pass complete to Larry Taylor for 7 yards to the URI 31 for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at opp 31Terry Caulley rush for a loss of 1 yard to the URI 32.
4:512nd & 11 at opp 32Dj Hernandez pass incomplete to Terence Jeffers, broken up by Virgil Gray.
4:383rd & 11 at opp 32Dj Hernandez pass complete to Terry Caulley for 8 yards to the URI 24.
4:044th & 3 at opp 24Matt Nuzie 41 yard field goal GOOD.
3:55Desi Cullen kickoff for 50 yards returned by Raji Elamin for 16 yards to the URI 31.
Rhode Island Turnover on downs, 10 plays
3:001st & 10 at own 31Chad Campbell rush for no gain to the URI 31.
2:442nd & 10 at own 31Timeout RHODE ISLAND, clock 02:44.
2:442nd & 10 at own 31Rhode Island penalty 5 yard illegal forward pass accepted, no play.
2:443rd & 15 at own 26Timeout RHODE ISLAND, clock 02:44.
2:363rd & 15 at own 26Derek Cassidy pass complete to Joe Casey for 19 yards to the URI 45 for a 1ST down.
2:321st & 10 at own 45Derek Cassidy pass incomplete, broken up by Darius Butler.
2:172nd & 10 at own 45Marcel Roberson rush for 9 yards to the UConn 46.
1:303rd & 1 at opp 46Joe Casey rush for no gain to the UConn 46.
1:204th & 1 at opp 46Derek Cassidy rush for 2 yards to the UConn 44 for a 1ST down.
0:541st & 10 at opp 44Derek Cassidy pass incomplete to Jimmy Hughes.
0:442nd & 10 at opp 44Marcel Roberson rush for 6 yards to the UConn 38.
0:153rd & 4 at opp 38Joe Bellini rush for no gain to the UConn 38.
Q2 14:504th & 4 at opp 38Derek Cassidy rush for a loss of 4 yards to the UConn 42, tackled by Danny Lansanah.
2nd quarter7 drives, then UConn 31, Rhode Island 7
UConn Touchdown run, 5 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 42Dj Hernandez pass complete to Larry Taylor for 52 yards to the URI 6 for a 1ST down.
14:151st & goal at opp 6Terry Caulley rush for 5 yards to the URI 1.
13:372nd & goal at opp 1Deon Anderson rush for no gain to the URI 1.
13:103rd & goal at opp 1Terry Caulley rush for no gain to the URI 1.
12:394th & goal at opp 1Terry Caulley rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
12:39Matt Nuzie extra point GOOD.
12:28Desi Cullen kickoff for 57 yards returned by Raji Elamin for 17 yards to the URI 25.
Rhode Island Punt, 3 plays
12:171st & 10 at own 25Derek Cassidy pass incomplete to Tim Allen.
12:092nd & 10 at own 25Joe Bellini rush for a loss of 5 yards to the URI 20, Rhode Island penalty illegal formation on Tim Allen declined.
11:403rd & 15 at own 20Derek Cassidy rush for 3 yards to the URI 23.
10:574th & 12 at own 23Rhode Island penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
10:404th & 17 at own 18Bryan Giannecchini punt for 45 yards, returned by Larry Taylor for 15 yards to the URI 48.
UConn Touchdown run, 8 plays
10:151st & 10 at opp 48Lou Allen rush for 2 yards to the URI 46.
9:322nd & 8 at opp 46Dj Hernandez pass complete to Steve Brouse for 14 yards to the URI 32 for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at opp 32Connecticut penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:561st & 15 at opp 37Dj Hernandez rush for 4 yards to the URI 33.
8:362nd & 11 at opp 33Larry Taylor rush for 10 yards to the URI 23.
8:163rd & 1 at opp 23Deon Anderson rush for 3 yards to the URI 20 for a 1ST down.
7:481st & 10 at opp 20Lou Allen rush for 2 yards to the URI 18.
7:272nd & 8 at opp 18Dj Hernandez pass incomplete to Brandon McLean.
7:193rd & 8 at opp 18Dj Hernandez rush for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
7:19Matt Nuzie extra point GOOD.
7:08Desi Cullen kickoff for 62 yards returned by Raji Elamin for 21 yards to the URI 24.
Rhode Island Touchdown pass, 9 plays
6:361st & 10 at own 24Joe Casey rush for 6 yards to the URI 30.
6:182nd & 4 at own 30Jimmy Hughes rush for 9 yards to the URI 39 for a 1ST down.
6:021st & 10 at own 39Derek Cassidy pass incomplete to Tolbert Evans.
5:472nd & 10 at own 39Derek Cassidy rush for 8 yards to the URI 47.
4:503rd & 2 at own 47Joe Casey rush for 1 yard to the URI 48.
4:154th & 1 at own 48Derek Cassidy pass complete to Jimmy Hughes for 25 yards to the UConn 27 for a 1ST down.
3:461st & 10 at opp 27Chad Campbell rush for a loss of 1 yard to the UConn 28.
3:002nd & 11 at opp 28Chad Campbell rush for 3 yards to the UConn 25.
2:503rd & 8 at opp 25Derek Cassidy pass complete to Nick Delgrosso for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2:50Colin Gallagher extra point GOOD.
2:42Colin Gallagher kickoff for 43 yards returned by Steve Brouse for 12 yards to the UConn 34.
UConn Touchdown pass, 2 plays
2:001st & 10 at own 34Terry Caulley rush for 5 yards to the UConn 39.
1:492nd & 5 at own 39Dj Hernandez pass complete to Brandon Young for 61 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
1:49Matt Nuzie extra point GOOD.
1:40Desi Cullen kickoff for 56 yards returned by Marcel Roberson for 12 yards to the URI 21.
Rhode Island Punt, 3 plays
1:131st & 10 at own 21John Butler rush for 7 yards to the URI 28.
0:482nd & 3 at own 28John Butler sacked by Cody Brown at the URI 25 for a loss of 3 yards.
0:483rd & 6 at own 25Timeout CONNECTICUT, clock 00:48.
0:413rd & 6 at own 25John Butler rush for 4 yards to the URI 29.
0:214th & 2 at own 29Timeout CONNECTICUT, clock 00:21.
UConn Punt, 3 plays
0:211st & 10 at own 38Terry Caulley rush for 8 yards to the UConn 46.
0:212nd & 2 at own 46Timeout CONNECTICUT, clock 00:21.
0:152nd & 2 at own 46Dj Hernandez pass incomplete to Brandon McLean.
0:113rd & 2 at own 46Dj Hernandez pass incomplete to Brandon McLean.
0:024th & 2 at own 46Desi Cullen punt blocked for a loss of 8 yards.
Q3 14:50Desi Cullen kickoff for 63 yards returned by Raji Elamin for 19 yards to the URI 21.
3rd quarter5 drives, then UConn 38, Rhode Island 7
Rhode Island Interception, 11 plays
14:331st & 10 at own 21Marcel Roberson rush for 7 yards to the URI 28 out-of-bounds.
14:002nd & 3 at own 28Joe Casey rush for 2 yards to the URI 30.
13:543rd & 1 at own 30Derek Cassidy rush for 5 yards to the URI 35 for a 1ST down.
13:321st & 10 at own 35Jimmy Hughes rush for 6 yards to the URI 41.
13:242nd & 4 at own 41Joe Casey rush for 7 yards to the URI 48 for a 1ST down.
12:401st & 10 at own 48Derek Cassidy pass complete to Jimmy Hughes for 5 yards to the UConn 47.
12:022nd & 5 at opp 47Joe Casey rush for 3 yards to the UConn 44.
11:383rd & 2 at opp 44Derek Cassidy rush for a loss of 1 yard to the UConn 45.
11:004th & 3 at opp 45Joe Casey rush for 6 yards to the UConn 39 for a 1ST down.
10:151st & 10 at opp 39Derek Cassidy sacked by Cody Brown at the UConn 45 for a loss of 6 yards.
10:082nd & 16 at opp 45Derek Cassidy pass intercepted by Darius Butler at the UConn 27, returned for 1 yard to the UConn 28.
UConn Punt, 6 plays
9:401st & 10 at own 28Terry Caulley rush for 5 yards to the UConn 33.
9:052nd & 5 at own 33Dj Hernandez pass complete to Larry Taylor for 11 yards to the UConn 44 for a 1ST down.
8:451st & 10 at own 44Terry Caulley rush for 11 yards to the URI 45 for a 1ST down.
8:151st & 10 at opp 45Donald Brown rush for a loss of 3 yards to the URI 48.
8:052nd & 13 at opp 48Dj Hernandez pass complete to Donald Brown for 8 yards to the URI 40.
7:373rd & 5 at opp 40Dj Hernandez sacked by Dana Hart at the URI 42 for a loss of 2 yards.
7:254th & 7 at opp 42Desi Cullen punt for 30 yards, fair catch by Raji Elamin at the URI 12.
Rhode Island Punt, 4 plays
7:131st & 10 at own 12Andrew Varner rush for 12 yards to the URI 24 for a 1ST down.
7:091st & 10 at own 24Derek Cassidy pass incomplete.
6:552nd & 10 at own 24Chad Campbell rush for no gain to the URI 24.
6:253rd & 10 at own 24Derek Cassidy pass incomplete.
6:184th & 10 at own 24Bryan Giannecchini punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Larry Taylor at the UConn 37.
UConn Touchdown run, 10 plays
5:581st & 10 at own 37Terry Caulley rush for 18 yards to the URI 45 for a 1ST down.
5:331st & 10 at opp 45Lou Allen rush for 2 yards to the URI 43.
5:052nd & 8 at opp 43Dj Hernandez pass incomplete to Nollis Dewar.
4:563rd & 8 at opp 43Dj Hernandez rush for 7 yards to the URI 36.
4:434th & 1 at opp 36Lou Allen rush for 7 yards to the URI 29 for a 1ST down.
4:171st & 10 at opp 29Lou Allen rush for 5 yards to the URI 24.
3:552nd & 5 at opp 24Lou Allen rush for 6 yards to the URI 18 for a 1ST down.
3:121st & 10 at opp 18Lou Allen rush for 1 yard to the URI 17.
2:562nd & 9 at opp 17Connecticut penalty 4 yard holding accepted, no play.
2:452nd & 13 at opp 21Dj Hernandez pass complete to Brandon McLean for 17 yards to the URI 4 for a 1ST down.
2:301st & goal at opp 4Lou Allen rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
2:30Matt Nuzie extra point GOOD.
2:18Desi Cullen kickoff for 65 yards returned by Raji Elamin for 37 yards to the URI 37.
Rhode Island Punt, 3 plays
2:031st & 10 at own 37Derek Cassidy pass incomplete, broken up by Donta Moore.
1:322nd & 10 at own 37Jimmy Hughes rush for 9 yards to the URI 46.
1:053rd & 1 at own 46Chad Campbell rush for no gain to the URI 46.
0:254th & 1 at own 46Bryan Giannecchini punt for 53 yards downed at the UConn 1.
4th quarter5 drives, then UConn 52, Rhode Island 7
UConn Touchdown run, 12 plays
14:421st & 10 at own 1Dj Hernandez rush for 3 yards to the UConn 4.
14:102nd & 7 at own 4Lou Allen rush for 9 yards to the UConn 13 for a 1ST down.
13:451st & 10 at own 13Lou Allen rush for 5 yards to the UConn 18.
13:102nd & 5 at own 18Deon Anderson rush for 4 yards to the UConn 22.
12:523rd & 1 at own 22Lou Allen rush for 6 yards to the UConn 28 for a 1ST down.
12:231st & 10 at own 28Lou Allen rush for 3 yards to the UConn 31.
14:472nd & 7 at own 31Donald Brown rush for 19 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
11:151st & 10 at the 50Donald Brown rush for 5 yards to the URI 45.
10:532nd & 5 at opp 45Donald Brown rush for 28 yards to the URI 17 for a 1ST down.
10:441st & 10 at opp 17Donald Brown rush for 7 yards to the URI 10.
10:332nd & 3 at opp 10Anthony Barksdale rush for 7 yards to the URI 3 for a 1ST down.
10:141st & goal at opp 3Donald Brown rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
10:14Matt Nuzie extra point GOOD.
10:04Desi Cullen kickoff for 61 yards returned by Raji Elamin for 21 yards to the URI 25.
Rhode Island Punt, 4 plays
9:461st & 10 at own 25Derek Cassidy pass complete to Nick Delgrosso for 12 yards to the URI 37 for a 1ST down.
9:251st & 10 at own 37Johnathan Pittcoombs rush for 3 yards to the URI 40.
9:102nd & 7 at own 40Rhode Island penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:492nd & 12 at own 35Derek Cassidy pass incomplete to Nick Delgrosso.
8:253rd & 12 at own 35Derek Cassidy pass complete to Andrew Varner for 5 yards to the URI 40.
7:564th & 7 at own 40Rhode Island penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
7:484th & 12 at own 35Bryan Giannecchini punt for 52 yards, fair catch by Brandon McLean at the UConn 13.
UConn Touchdown run, 7 plays
7:171st & 10 at own 13Lou Allen rush for 13 yards to the UConn 26 for a 1ST down.
6:431st & 10 at own 26Anthony Barksdale rush for 4 yards to the UConn 30.
5:552nd & 6 at own 30Lou Allen rush for 5 yards to the UConn 35.
5:253rd & 1 at own 35Lou Allen rush for 11 yards to the UConn 46 for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at own 46Anthony Barksdale rush for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
4:262nd & 6 at the 50Connecticut penalty 9 yard holding accepted, no play.
3:462nd & 15 at own 41Donald Brown rush for 6 yards to the UConn 47.
3:103rd & 9 at own 47Donald Brown rush for 53 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
3:10Matt Nuzie extra point GOOD.
3:00Desi Cullen kickoff for 54 yards returned by Raji Elamin for 9 yards to the URI 20.
Rhode Island Interception, 7 plays
2:251st & 10 at own 20John Butler rush for 4 yards to the URI 24.
2:092nd & 6 at own 24Vladine Biosse rush for a loss of 6 yards to the URI 18.
1:503rd & 12 at own 18John Butler pass complete to Tolbert Evans for 12 yards to the URI 30 for a 1ST down.
1:411st & 10 at own 30Tim Allen rush for 14 yards to the URI 44 for a 1ST down.
1:331st & 10 at own 44John Butler rush for 8 yards to the UConn 48.
1:002nd & 2 at opp 48Tim Allen rush for 3 yards to the UConn 45 for a 1ST down.
0:501st & 10 at opp 45John Butler pass intercepted by Justin Derubertis at the UConn 31, returned for no gain to the UConn 31.
UConn End of game, 1 play
0:301st & 10 at own 31Matt Bonislawski rush for 2 yards to the UConn 33.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

UConn leads 4–⁠1 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2018UConn 56, Rhode Island 49
2009UConn 52, Rhode Island 10
2006UConn 52, Rhode Island 7
2000Rhode Island 26, UConn 21
1979UConn 10, Rhode Island 9

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