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Saturday 2026-10-03 12:00 · Pratt & Whitney Stadium
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UConn · home
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What the news says about this game

Both teams are struggling after Week 4. Syracuse (1-2) has lost consecutive games to Cal 21-18 and Pittsburgh 27-13 since beating New Hampshire. UConn (2-2) just suffered a collapse against Miami (Ohio) 24-21, squandering a 14-point lead. Syracuse will have freshman Calvin Russell III available for his debut on Oct. 3. This matchup features two teams fighting for bowl eligibility with momentum issues.

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What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
SYRSteve AngeliunchangedReturned from season-ending injury to throw 3 TDs vs New Hampshire, but Syracuse has lost both games since (Cal, Pitt).
CONNKalieb OsborneunchangedThrew 2 TDs and ran for 2 more vs Southern Miss in a 48-20 win, but UConn lost 24-21 to Miami (Ohio) in the next game.

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