UConn Daily Digest: Fantastic Football, Hoops on the Way

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Flying High After Taming the Panthers

The Huskies dominated FIU on Saturday, improving to 4-2 in what was by far the team’s most complete showing of the season. It was also head coach Jim Mora’s 100th career win!

Fagnano delivered a career performance, efficiently throwing for four touchdowns and 355 yards. The Husky defense managed five sacks and five interceptions in the blowout as Amir Runwick, Cam Chadwick and Aaron Key all snagged interceptions in addition to forced fumbles by Byrun Parham and Osiris Gilbert.

Watch: SC Postgame Report: Huskies Roll Past FIU

UConn has moved up to 68th overall in the SP+ rankings and is likely to be favored in next Saturday’s road game at Boston College (1-4, ranked 87th in SP+).

National recognition is rising for UConn through six weeks, with Fagnano earning weekly Manning Award recognition while ESPN, CBS, and PFN included the Huskies in their bowl projections. Fagnano, Skyler Bell, and Cam Edwards are among the national statistical leaders at their position.

Being 4-2 heading into the bye is solid work. Now the Huskies have a chance to get a notable win at BC before a road game at Rice (3-3, 105th SP+) and their next home game on Nov. 1 against UAB (2-3, 116th SP+).

Joey Muldowney to represent UConn at 2025 Spengler Cup

Joey Muldowney is headed overseas this winter to compete in the 2025 Spengler Cup as a member of the US Collegiate Selects team. The junior forward is one of the first five players announced to the Collegiate Selects team, which will compete in Davos, Switzerland for the duration of the six-day tournament. 

Husky hockey is also celebrating three former players on NHL rosters to open the season.

Muldowney joins Aiden Fink (Penn State), Mac Gadowsky (Penn State), Jake Livanavage (North Dakota), and Alex Tracy (Minnesota State), with the rest of the roster to be revealed in the coming weeks.

In years past, the tournament has featured six clubs or teams from Europe and North America, though this is the first year a team comprising entirely college hockey players will compete. Representatives from all six conferences will make the team, with four already staking their claim. 

In the meantime, Muldowney has been busy getting his season underway with the Huskies. UConn dropped its opener against Colorado College, losing 4-2 despite scoring first in the game’s opening minute. The next night, the Huskies scored five unanswered goals to even the series. All told, UConn dropped to No. 13 in this week’s USCHO poll, down from No. 10 the week prior. As for the women’s team, it split with No. 9 Clarkson, though gained one spot nationally, up to No. 11.

It’s a party in Storrs this weekend, with both teams set to welcome ranked opponents for weekend sets. The women’s host No. 15 Princeton on Friday at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m., while the men’s hit the ice next against Ohio State in their home opener Friday at 7 p.m.

Braylon Mullins eyeing UConn debut

As UConn men’s basketball readies for tip-off, check out Storrs Central’s story featuring an exclusive interview with five-star freshman Braylon Mullins.

What attracted him to Storrs in the first place? What parts of his game is he working on? Who’s the funniest player on the team? 

Those answers and more can be found here. Husky fans will get their chance to see Mullins live against an opponent for the first time when UConn hosts Boston College at Mohegan Sun on Monday, October 13 at 7 p.m., televised on UConn+ and NBC Sports Boston.

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Weekly Rewind

Men’s Basketball

Braylon Mullins Ready to Make His Mark at UConn – The freshman has elite skills and a chance to crack the starting rotation. 

Preseason Check-in With Malachi Smith ($) – Storrs Central catches up with the incoming transfer ahead of his debut season for UConn.

UConn vs. Michigan State Will Cost $7.99 on UConn-Plus - sure.

Women’s Basketball

How Sarah Strong can improve after historic freshman season – How will Strong follow up what could be considered the best freshman season in program history?

Football

UConn Stomps FIU, 51-10 – The convincing win pushed UConn’s win total to four through six weeks.

UConn vs. FIU Postgame Media Availabilities - 10.4.25 – Hear from Jim Mora, Byrun Parham, and Reymello Murphy following the win. 

SC Postgame Report: Huskies Roll Past FIU – Storrs Central’s Aman Kidwai and Graham Chamberlain break down UConn’s big day. 

Beyond the Box Score: PFF Grades Week 6 - FIU ($) – How’d the Huskies grade out in their blowout win?

Coach Jim Mora 100 Career Wins Celebration – Mora hits the centennial mark with a 41-point win over FIU.

How UConn Football’s Opponents Fared in Week 6 – See what the college football world is saying about the Huskies 

What They’re Saying About UConn Football - Week 6 – A mixed bag of shocking wins and bad beatdowns for the Huskies’ upcoming opponents

Hockey

UConn struggles in 4-2 loss at Colorado College – The Huskies dropped their season opener.

UConn falters after fast start in season-opening defeat ($) – UConn scored less than a minute into the game but could not carry the momentum.

UConn rolls over Colorado College, 5-1 – The Huskies earned an opening series split. 

UConn learns how to properly respond to adversity with lopsided win at Colorado College ($) – Five unanswered goals propelled the Huskies on Saturday night. 

Three former UConn players make NHL season opening rosters – Tage Thompson (BUF), Marco Gatcomb (NYI), and Matthew Wood (NSH) all hail from Storrs. 

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