UConn Defeats UMass, Eyes Bowl Game

UConn's football team concluded its regular season with a hard-fought 47-42 victory over UMass at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, securing their eighth win of the season—the most since 2010. UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Cam Edwards excelled with 142 rushing yards and two touchdowns, one on a reception. Despite UMass taking an early 14-7 lead with quarterback AJ Hairston throwing three touchdown passes, UConn's Mel Brown leveled the score with a 96-yard kickoff return. The Huskies managed to overcome a halftime deficit, leveraging their defensive adjustments to dominate the third quarter. UConn's offense accumulated 438 yards, but their defense initially struggled against UMass's dynamic play-calling under interim coach Shane Montgomery. As UConn prepares for a bowl game, head coach Jim Mora plans a brief rest period before resuming practice.