UConn football coach weighs options for starting quarterback position

UConn football coach Jason Candle has not yet named a starter for the upcoming season opener against Lafayette, which is less than two weeks away. Candle is evaluating quarterbacks Jake Merklinger, Kalieb Osborne, and Tucker McDonald, stating he wants to give each a fair opportunity to win the job. He emphasized the importance of allowing the competition to unfold authentically and ensuring all three quarterbacks feel they have had a complete look. The team has had limited practice visibility, but each quarterback has shown strengths in their abilities throughout fall camp, with differing experiences and skill sets noted by the coaching staff.

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