The UConn Huskies (1-1) host the Syracuse Orange (1-0) at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
In their most recent outing, the Orange won 31-7 over the Louisville Cardinals. The Huskies are coming off of a victory over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils by the score of 28-3. Against the Cardinals, Garrett Shrader led the Orange with 237 yards on 18-of-25 passing (72.0%) for two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball 16 times for 95 yards and one rushing touchdown. Sean Tucker took 21 carries for 98 yards (4.7 yards per carry) and one touchdown, while adding six receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown in the passing game. Devaughn Cooper had four receptions for 60 yards (15.0 per catch) against the Cardinals. Zion Turner notched 172 passing yards while going 14-for-22 with two touchdowns and one interception for the Huskies against the Blue Devils. He added nine carries for 24 yards. Nathan Carter put together a 23-carry, 123-yard game (5.3 yards per attempt) with one touchdown, while tacking on one reception for 18 yards . Aaron Turner caught tw o passes for 57 yards (28.5 yards per catch).
The Orange are 22.5-point favorites against the Huskies. The over/under is set at 51 points.
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