UConn beats Carolina in Fenway Bowl, dominating Bill Belichick's next team in his old backyard
— UConn's victory in the Fenway Bowl showed North Carolina coach-in-waiting Bill Belichick how much work he has ahead of him.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UConn Huskies
27
North Carolina Tar Heels
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONN | 10 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| UNC | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Fenway Park · 27,900 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Air Force Falcons | L 26-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs Massachusetts Minutemen | W 35-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Temple Owls | W 34-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Syracuse Orange | L 41-42 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:46 27-14
John Copenhaver 17 Yd pass from Caleb Hood (Noah Burnette Kick)
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Field Goal 7:40 27-7
Chris Freeman 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:54 24-7
Cam Edwards 2 Yd Run (Chris Freeman Kick)
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Touchdown 14:10 17-7
Alex Honig 4 Yd pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman Kick)
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Touchdown 3:24 10-7
Chris Culliver 95 Yd Kickoff Return (Lucas Osada Kick)
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Touchdown 3:45 10-0
Skyler Bell 38 Yd pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman Kick)
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Field Goal 10:46 3-0
Chris Freeman 32 Yd Field Goal
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CONN
3 plays, 16 yards, 1:14 · End of Game
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UNC 1:14
8 plays, 40 yards, 3:02 · Downs
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CONN 4:16
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:30 · Punt
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UNC 6:46
8 plays, 96 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:46 27-14
John Copenhaver 17 Yd pass from Caleb Hood (Noah Burnette Kick)
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CONN 10:55
5 plays, 11 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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UNC 14:05
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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CONN 1:19
7 plays, 29 yards, 4:02 · Missed FG
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UNC 5:21
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:19 · Punt
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CONN 7:40
11 plays, 40 yards, 4:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:40 27-7
Chris Freeman 24 Yd Field Goal
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UNC 12:36
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:24 · Downs
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CONN
1 play, -2 yards, 0:09 · End of Half
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UNC 0:09
3 plays, 26 yards, 0:45 · Interception
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CONN 0:54
14 plays, 56 yards, 5:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:54 24-7
Cam Edwards 2 Yd Run (Chris Freeman Kick)
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UNC 6:48
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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CONN 9:37
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:39 · Punt
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UNC 11:16
3 plays, -18 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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CONN 14:10
11 plays, 79 yards, 4:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:10 17-7
Alex Honig 4 Yd pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman Kick)
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UNC 3:24
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:24 10-7
Chris Culliver 95 Yd Kickoff Return (Lucas Osada Kick)
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CONN 3:45
2 plays, 51 yards, 0:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:45 10-0
Skyler Bell 38 Yd pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman Kick)
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UNC 4:16
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:52 · Punt
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CONN 6:08
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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UNC 8:25
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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CONN 10:46
8 plays, 61 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:46 3-0
Chris Freeman 32 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
CONN
UNC
20
1st Downs
10
8-16
3rd down efficiency
0-9
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-3
361
Total Yards
206
151
Passing
110
16/24
Comp/Att
11/14
6.3
Yards per pass
7.9
210
Rushing
96
46
Rushing Attempts
28
4.6
Yards per rush
3.4
4-30
Penalties
9-55
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
34:50
Possession
25:10
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