Lafayette Leopards at UConn Huskies
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New-look UConn routs FCS-member Lafayette 56-7 to begin Jason Candle era
Osborne found Javon Brown over the middle for a 24-yard touchdown on UConn's first possession, and added an 18-yard connection with Kenji Christian midway through the first quarter. Osborne's 9-yard keeper made it 21-0 with 1:43 left in the first.
The Huskies added 14 points in each of the next two quarters for a 49-0 lead.
Osborne was 19-of-26 passing for 265 yards with an interception. He carried it eight times for 90 yards. Trey Cornist, Kenji Christian and Cyncir Bowers each had 40-plus yards rushing and a touchdown for UConn, which improved to 15-9 in season-openers since its move to FBS. Javon Brown caught six passes for 92 yards and a touchdown.
Lafayette, which was looking for its first win over an FBS opponent since topping Rutgers in 1971, was outgained 671-209. The Leopards got on the board with 44 seconds left in the fourth after a 75-yard drive.
The Leopards played Georgetown for 30 minutes last weekend before Patriot League officials declared the game a no-contest due to the weather.
In addition to a new coaching staff, UConn added 87 players to a program that returned only one starter: offensive lineman Ty Chan.
UConn: Stays home to play Maryland on Sept. 12.
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How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Leopards at Huskies 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on UConn+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:50 | Javon Brown 24 Yd pass from Kalieb Osborne (Jack O'Connor Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 7:15 | Kenji Christian 18 Yd pass from Kalieb Osborne (Jack O'Connor Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:43 | Kalieb Osborne 9 Yd Run (Jack O'Connor Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:14 | Cyncir Bowers 16 Yd Run (Jack O'Connor Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:36 | Kenji Christian 25 Yd Run (Jack O'Connor Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:37 | Kalieb Osborne 11 Yd Run (Jack O'Connor Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:36 | Trey Cornist 55 Yd Run (Jack O'Connor Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:07 | Raymond Liggins III 60 Yd pass from Tucker McDonald (Jack O'Connor Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:44 | Payton Greer 2 Yd Run (Jack Simonetta Kick) |
Statistics
 LAF |
 CONN |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 29 |
| 6-18 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-12 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 209 | Total Yards | 671 |
| 145 | Passing | 370 |
| 21/42 | Comp/Att | 25/33 |
| 3.5 | Yards per pass | 11.2 |
| 64 | Rushing | 301 |
| 30 | Rushing Attempts | 40 |
| 2.1 | Yards per rush | 7.5 |
| 4-30 | Penalties | 11-134 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 28:18 | Possession | 31:42 |
Game Information
Location: East Hartford, CT
Attendance: 31,831 · Capacity:
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