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UConn football adds experienced transfers to bolster secondary

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:03 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

UConn football adds experienced transfers to bolster secondary
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UConn football has revamped its secondary with several key transfers ahead of the upcoming season. New defensive coordinator Ryan Manalac is focusing on size and experience to improve the defense. Notable additions include Jayden Davis from Fresno State, Braedyn Moore from Toledo, Moussa Kane from Duke, and Stephen Miller from USC. Freshman Shmar Akande is also set to play a significant role after flipping from Toledo. The team is aiming for an aggressive defensive strategy, relying heavily on these new players to enhance performance this fall.

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  • •Ryan Manalac focuses on size and experience for the secondary.
  • •Jayden Davis and Braedyn Moore are among the notable transfers.
  • •Aggravating performances by defensive backs expected in open practice.
  • •Freshman Shmar Akande could rise rapidly in the depth chart.
  • •UConn aims for an aggressive defensive style this fall.
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  • 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — UConn football transfers bring size, swagger to revamped secondary
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UConn football brought in new faces to its secondary. Here are some of the players who can anchor the Huskies’ back line.

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