The Syracuse vs UConn matchup has turned into a one-sided contest at halftime, with Syracuse leading the UConn Huskies 27-7 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Syracuse entered the game at 1-2, while UConn came in at 2-2. Through two quarters, the Orange have controlled the scoreboard and produced 278 total yards compared with 193 for UConn.
Syracuse vs UConn Live Score
Syracuse leads UConn 27-7 at halftime.
The Orange opened the scoring when Amari Odom connected with Umari Hatcher for a 40-yard touchdown. UConn answered with a touchdown of its own, as Kalieb Osborne found Cam Abshire for an 8-yard score.
From there, Syracuse dominated the second quarter.
Odom threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to N. Meyers before adding a 6-yard rushing touchdown. He then connected with Hatcher again, this time for a 41-yard touchdown, giving Syracuse a 27-7 advantage.
Amari Odom Leads Syracuse Offense
Syracuse quarterback Amari Odom has been highly efficient in the first half. He has completed 14 of 16 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns.
Odom has also contributed on the ground with a rushing touchdown, making him responsible for all four Syracuse touchdowns so far.
His favorite target has been Umari Hatcher, who has five receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Hatcher’s two long touchdown catches have been key moments in the game.
UConn Football Looks to Respond
The UConn football team has struggled to keep pace after scoring the game’s first touchdown.
Kalieb Osborne has completed 12 of 20 passes for 183 yards and one touchdown. Cam Abshire caught the 8-yard touchdown that briefly put UConn ahead in the opening quarter.
However, UConn has also committed two turnovers, compared with none for Syracuse. The Huskies have 193 total yards and 15 first downs at halftime.
UConn’s rushing attack has been limited, with Cyncir Bowers leading the team with 26 rushing yards on six carries.
Syracuse Controls Key Team Statistics
Syracuse has held advantages in several important areas:
- Total yards: Syracuse 278, UConn 193
- Turnovers: Syracuse 0, UConn 2
- Third downs: Syracuse 5-of-7, UConn 3-of-7
- First downs: Syracuse 14, UConn 15
- Time of possession: Syracuse 15:03, UConn 14:36
The Orange have also been particularly efficient on third down, converting five of seven attempts.
Syracuse vs UConn Game Information
The game is being played at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut, with kickoff scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET on October 3, 2026.
The matchup is available on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN).
Syracuse currently has a 95.8% win probability according to the ESPN Analytics figure shown during the game, while UConn is listed at 4.2%. Those figures are live-game estimates and can change as the second half develops.
The Orange will look to protect their 20-point halftime advantage, while UConn needs a major second-half response to get back into the contest.
Leave a Reply