UConn and Southern Miss meet for pivotal Week 3 football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
UConn travels to Hattiesburg to face Southern Miss on September 19 at 7 p.m. Both teams enter the game with a 1-1 record. UConn seeks to rebound after a 38-14 loss to Maryland, while Southern Miss is coming off a 43-8 defeat to Auburn. The Huskies are favored by 3.5 points despite being on the road, and both sides look to improve on their season starts. Southern Miss quarterbacks face a challenge, dealing with an inexperienced offensive line and a physical defense from UConn.
- •UConn has struggled defensively, yet managed big plays against Maryland.
- •Southern Miss had issues against Auburn, particularly with penalties and turnovers.
- •Both teams have made late schedule adjustments due to previous matchup changes.
- •Weather in Hattiesburg is expected to be clear with temperatures cooling by kickoff.
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Game Thread: Southern Miss vs. UConn football| 7 p.m. on ESPN+
"The Huskies are looking to get back on track against another team with a first-year head coch.
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