HUSKIES OPEN 2026 CAMPAIGN AT HOME AGAINST LAFAYETTE

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — The UConn Huskies football team kicks off its 2026 college football season tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 5, taking on the Lafayette College Leopards at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.

Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. ET, with local television coverage broadcast across Connecticut on WFSB Channel 3 / WWAX.

Setting the Scene

The season opener marks the first of seven home games scheduled at "The Rent" this fall. Serving as an FBS Independent, UConn aims to set a strong tone early before entering a demanding mid-season slate that features matchups against Power 4 opponents including Maryland, Syracuse, and North Carolina.

Lafayette, an FCS program out of the Patriot League, arrives in East Hartford looking to challenge the Huskies on their home turf. For UConn, tomorrow’s contest provides a critical first look at roster depth and execution following weeks of fall training camp.

Key Game Details

  • Matchup: Lafayette Leopards at UConn Huskies

  • Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET

  • Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field (East Hartford, CT)

  • Broadcast: WFSB Channel 3 / WWAX

     

A victory tomorrow would give the Huskies early momentum heading into Week 2, when they host the Maryland Terrapins in East Hartford.

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