DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
UConn defeated Air Force 26–16 in a double-digit victory. UConn covered by 2.5; Game went Under by 22.5. The market closed at UConn -7.5 and the Blue Chip model made it UConn -5.8, an edge of 1.7 points toward Air Force.
Air Force rushed for 291 yards, with Owen Allen contributing 123 yards, but the offense was limited to two rushing touchdowns and struggled to keep pace with UConn's scoring.
The Falcons allowed UConn to score on their first possession of each half and gave up 165 rushing yards and two touchdowns to Cam Edwards, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
Dylan Carson's second rushing touchdown with 2:30 left cut the deficit to 10 points, but Air Force could not complete the comeback, indicating a lack of offensive explosiveness when needed.
Falling to 3-7, Air Force faces an uphill battle to finish the season strong, and the loss may impact team morale and focus for their next game.
At kickoff, conditions at Pratt & Whitney Stadium were Partly cloudy, 41°F, wind chill 38°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
41°F
| Measure | Air ForceAway | UConnHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,701 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 1,866 miles | Home game |
| Season total | 8,636 miles | 4,699 miles |
| Body clock | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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