UConn football meets Southern Miss in first-ever matchup

UConn Huskies face Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET in their first-ever meeting. Both teams enter the game with 1-1 records, having each secured a win against an FCS opponent and then lost to a Power Four team. UConn returns only one starter from the previous season, while Southern Miss has two. Coaches Jason Candle and Blake Anderson share a mutual familiarity, having competed against each other in previous seasons. Both teams feature a mix of new players and strategies as they navigate their first season under new leadership.

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