Massachusetts at UConn
Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:00 PM ET Share
Massachusetts plays at UConn on Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 11th meeting; UConn leads the series 6–4.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East HartfordForecast at kickoff: 48°F, mostly clear, N wind 7 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Sun 10:57 PM ETTV: CBSSN
Preview
| Massachusetts | UConn | |
|---|---|---|
| 4–3 | Record | 3–3 |
| 0.16 (67th) | EPA per play | 0.22 (35th) |
| −0.03 (29th) | EPA per play allowed | 0.08 (76th) |
| 43% (74th) | Success rate | 45% (53rd) |
| 39% (49th) | Success rate allowed | 42% (92nd) |
| 1.19 (93rd) | Explosiveness | 1.40 (8th) |
| 3.8 (70th) | Points per trip inside the 40 | 4.4 (29th) |
| 15% (82nd) | Havoc caused | 16% (62nd) |
| 0.10 | Opponent-adjusted EPA | 0.10 |
| 0.11 | Opponent-adjusted EPA allowed | 0.13 |
Massachusetts
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Watson III QB | 96% | 0.36 | 0.23 |
| Elijah Faulkner RB | 36% | −0.17 | −0.02 |
| Curtis Kimmons IV RB | 23% | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| Ty Harding WR | 24% | 0.56 | |
| Jabari Lewis WR | 20% | 0.63 | |
| Joseph Griffin Jr. WR | 18% | 0.22 |
Kicker: Derek Morris, 3.1 points above a replacement kicker on 12 field-goal tries.
UConn
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalieb Osborne QB | 94% | 0.38 | 0.22 |
| Cyncir Bowers RB | 32% | 0.27 | 0.31 |
| Kalieb Osborne QB | 25% | 0.38 | 0.26 |
| Ky Wilson WR | 16% | 0.15 | |
| Javon Brown WR | 12% | 0.76 | |
| Shamar Porter WR | 10% | 0.87 |
Kicker: Jack O’Connor, 1.8 points below a replacement kicker on six field-goal tries.
Each side’s numbers this season, with its rank in the nation (first is best, on defense too), from CollegeFootballData.com’s game preview, as of October 18. The better side of each line is bold. Key players are each side’s leading passer, two leading runners and three leading receivers by share of plays. Adjusted: EPA per play adjusted for the defenses faced.
Players to watch
Massachusetts
- QuarterbackWilliam Watson III820 passing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Eastern Michigan, 20 of 27, 210 yards, 1 TD, 1 INTTeam leader in passing yards
- ReceiverTy Harding28 catches, 327 yards, 2 TDLast: vs. Miami (OH), 9 catches ★, 91 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
- LinebackerTimmy Hinspeter45 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INTLast: at Buffalo, 8 tackles, 0.5 sacksTeam leader in tackles
UConn
- QuarterbackKalieb Osborne1,421 passing yards, 10 TDLast: at Temple, 17 of 23, 257 yards; 13 carries, 11 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backCyncir Bowers433 rushing yards, 6 TDLast: at Temple, 18 carries, 84 yards, 1 TD; 1 catch, 18 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerK’Von Sherman40 tackles, 3.5 sacksLast: at Temple, 6 tackles, 0.5 sacksTeam leader in sacks
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
UConn 81% to win.
The line
UConn −15.5, over/under 49.5.
Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Win chances before kickoff: UConn 86%, Massachusetts 14%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
The series
Every Massachusetts–UConn gameUConn leads 6–4 in 10 meetings.
| 2024 | UConn 47, Massachusetts 42 | |
| 2023 | UConn 31, Massachusetts 18 | |
| 2022 | UConn 27, Massachusetts 10 | |
| 2021 | Massachusetts 27, UConn 13 | |
| 2019 | UConn 56, Massachusetts 35 | |
| 2018 | Massachusetts 22, UConn 17 |
Around this game
Massachusetts
- Next gamevs. Ball StateNov. 4, 2026
- SeasonMassachusetts in 2026
- ProgramMassachusetts history and records
UConn
- Next gameat Air ForceOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonUConn in 2026
- ProgramUConn history and records