UConn falls to Syracuse in overtime after late comeback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
UConn lost to Syracuse 42-41 in overtime on October 3 in East Hartford. The Huskies rallied from a 20-point deficit to take a seven-point lead in overtime. Syracuse quarterback Amari Odom connected on a late touchdown and converted a two-point try to seal the win. UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Cyncir Bowers rushed for 163 yards and two scores.
- •UConn trailed by 20 early in the third quarter.
- •The Huskies led 41-34 in overtime with a late offensive push.
- •Amari Odom completed 27 of 37 passes for Syracuse.
- •UConn's defense allowed 509 total yards to Syracuse.
- •Cyncir Bowers had a breakout performance on the ground.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — UConn falls short in overtime to Syracuse: Grading Huskies’ loss
"UConn rallied from 20 down in the third quarter but can’t get stop late as Huskies fall in overtime.
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