Connecticut Huskies fall to Syracuse in overtime thriller

The Connecticut Huskies lost to the Syracuse Orange 34-33 in overtime on October 3, 2026, at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Despite trailing 27-14 at halftime, the Huskies made a comeback, scoring 27 unanswered points to tie the game in regulation. A costly roughing-the-passer penalty in overtime allowed Syracuse to seal the victory. Running back Cyncir Bowers excelled with 163 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a pivotal 71-yard touchdown run. The Huskies, now at 2-3, prepare for their next matchup against Temple this Saturday.

• 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Takeaways: A tough OT loss against Syracuse