UCONN Huskies Football

Division: NCAA Division I FBS
Affiliation: Independent
Head Coach: Jason Candle
Home Field: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field (East Hartford, CT)

Program Overview

The University of Connecticut Huskies football program represents the University of Connecticut in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) competition. Operating as an FBS Independent, UConn maintains a flexible national schedule featuring matchups against top-tier Power 4 conferences, regional rivals, and Group of 5 programs.

The Jason Candle Era

Jason Candle took over as the 33rd head football coach in UConn history after signing a six-year deal through the 2031 season. Candle joined the Huskies following a highly successful 10-year run as the head coach at Toledo, where he became the winningest coach in Rocket history with 81 victories, captured two Mid-American Conference (MAC) championships, and earned two MAC Coach of the Year honors.
Known for his high-powered offenses, elite recruiting, and player development, Candle brings a strong background of success to Storrs:
  • Proven Track Record: At Toledo, Candle never had a losing season in ten years as head coach, earning seven bowl berths and leading top-tier MAC recruiting classes.
  • NFL Talent Pipeline: He has developed numerous NFL players—most notably 2024 first-round selection Quinyon Mitchell, as well as NFL standouts Kareem Hunt and Diontae Johnson.

Program History & Legacy

UConn football dates back to 1896, operating at lower division levels for over a century before completing a full transition to the Division I FBS level in 2002.
  • The Big East & Fiesta Bowl Era: The Huskies reached peak national prominence in the late 2000s under head coach Randy Edsall, culminating in a Big East Championship co-title and a historic trip to the 2011 Fiesta Bowlagainst Oklahoma.
  • NFL Pipeline: Over the years, the program has produced notable professional talent, including NFL veterans Byron Jones, Dan Orlovsky, Darius Butler, and Donald Brown, alongside top draft prospects like offensive lineman Christian Haynes.

Home Field Advantage

The Huskies play their home games at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. Opening in 2003, the 40,000-seat stadium serves as the centerpiece for the team's game-day experience, known for its tailgating tradition and passionate fanbase.

Week 7 Press Conference

  • Week 7 Preview: UConn Huskies vs. UMass Minutemen

    Date: Friday, October 23, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM EST Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field (East Hartford, Conn.) TV Coverage: CBS Sports Network (Jack Gordon, Taylor McHargue, Hailey Sutton) Radio: UConn Sports Network – Flagship Fox Sports 97.9 FM (Hartford) / SiriusXM Ch. 261 Game Overview Fresh off

  • UConn Power Game, Stout Defense Drive Huskies Past Temple 34-20

    PHILADELPHIA, PA — Powered by a punishing ground assault and two key second-half fumble recoveries, the University of Connecticut football team pulled away for a 34-20 victory over Temple University at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday afternoon. The win brings the Huskies back to .500 on the season at 3-3,

  • Huskies Ready for Critical Road Test at Temple

    Storrs CT – After two consecutive heartbreaking losses, the Jason Candle era at UConn faces another pivotal challenge Saturday afternoon as the Huskies travel to Philadelphia to face Temple at Lincoln Financial Field. With both teams entering Week 6 at 2-3, the matchup carries significant importance as each program looks

  • Syracuse Outlasts UConn 42-41 in Overtime Thriller After Huskies’ Furious 27-Point Comeback

    EAST HARTFORD, CT. — In a heart-wrenching overtime finish Saturday afternoon, the University of Connecticut football team mounted a stunning 27-point unanswered surge, only to fall short in a 42-41 defeat against Syracuse at Rentschler Field. After falling behind 34-14 in the third quarter, the Huskies engineered four consecutive scoring

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