UConn Huskies is 4-3 on the season, 5-1-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -4.5. UConn Huskies is covering the spread at 67% since the start of last season (12-6-2), well above the FBS average. The UConn Huskies head to Air Force next in Week 9.
Conference:NCAA Division I FBS independent schools
Stadium:Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT
In Week 8 of 2026 the UConn Huskies Power Rating of -4.5 is 4.5 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. UConn Huskies have logged 4,024 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 10,822 miles, ranking 22nd heaviest in the FBS.
UConn Huskies Coaching Staff and Key Players
Head coachJason Candle
TenureFirst season
Career record81-44 (10+ seasons)
Offensive coordinatorNunzio Campanile
Defensive coordinatorRyan Manalac
Offense
Kalieb Osborne QB, Jake Merklinger QB, Kenji Christian RB, Trey Cornist RB, Cyncir Bowers RB, Ky Wilson WR, Jediyah Willoughby WR, Ryder Treadway WR, Shamar Porter WR, Ty Chan OL, Julian Allen WR
Defense
K'Von Sherman LB, John Lista LB, Luke Murphy LB, Esean Carter DL, Joshua Mickens DL, Tahjae Mullix DL, Braedyn Moore S
Special teams
Mike Baker K, Spencer Sullins P, Tommy Warner P
2025 Season in Review
Record9-4ATS7-5-1O/U9-4
Running totals after each week played. Cumulative, not per week.
After
Record
ATS
O/U
Week 1
1-0
1-0
1-0
Week 2
1-1
2-0
1-1
Week 3
1-2
2-1
2-1
Week 4
2-2
2-2
3-1
Week 5
3-2
2-2-1
3-2
Week 6
4-2
3-2-1
4-2
Week 8
5-2
4-2-1
5-2
Week 9
5-3
4-3-1
6-2
Week 10
6-3
5-3-1
6-3
Week 11
7-3
6-3-1
7-3
Week 12
8-3
7-3-1
7-4
Week 13
9-3
7-4-1
8-4
Postseason
9-4
7-5-1
9-4
A season record is a record, not a forecast. Blue Chip Analytics'
own research finds that beating the closing line repeats at close to zero from one season
to the next - see
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overrated teams. Read the table as what happened, not as what is likely to happen next.
2026 Power Rating Trajectory
Opened -9.0 in the preseason and finished -4.5 after week 8, a move of +4.5 points. High -4.1 (week 7), low -9.5 (week 1).
PreW8
UConn Huskies SP+ Profile
Offence+20.3107 of 138higher is better
Defence+32.1109 of 138lower is better
Special teams+0.614 of 138higher is better
SP+ is an independent opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, one of the
systems blended into the Blue Chip Analytics power rating rather than a Blue Chip
Analytics number itself. Defensive SP+ measures points allowed, so a lower
figure is a better defence - the rank beside it already accounts for
that.
How Confident Is This Rating?
Sources blended5
Source spread±3.9 pts
HFA measured+5.9 pts
HFA applied+3.5 pts
Source spread is how far apart the independent rating systems are on this team, not a margin of error on our own number. A wide spread means the models disagree, which is itself worth knowing.
The measured home field advantage of +5.9 is regressed to +3.5 before it is applied, a difference of 2.4 points. A single venue's raw result carries a lot of noise, so the applied figure is pulled toward the league pattern. See how much is home field advantage really worth.
Record Against 2026 Opponents
Regular and postseason meetings, 2016–2025.
Over/under history begins in 2017 and 2020 was shortened by COVID, so game counts vary.
Jason Candle took over a program that returned just one starter (offensive lineman Ty Chan) and added more than 70 new players. The Huskies opened with a 56-7 rout of FCS Lafayette, but were brought back to earth in a 38-14 loss to Maryland. They have since shown resilience, sitting at 3-3 with a 4-1-1 ATS record. The transition has been smoother than many expected, but consistency remains elusive.
Osborne leads a potent rushing attack
Quarterback Kalieb Osborne, a Toledo transfer, has been the catalyst. He threw for 265 yards and rushed for 90 in the opener, and has multiple games with both passing and rushing touchdowns. The running back trio of Kenji Christian, Trey Cornist, and Cyncir Bowers has powered a ground game that exploded for 48 points at Southern Miss and 41 against Syracuse. When the Huskies establish the run, they control the game.
Secondary remains a glaring weakness
The defensive backfield, with players like Braedyn Moore learning on the job, has been torched repeatedly. Maryland's Malik Washington completed 34 of 41 passes for 347 yards and two scores, and Syracuse's Amari Odom threw for 335 yards and five touchdowns in a 42-41 overtime loss. Even in wins, opposing quarterbacks have found success through the air. Until the secondary tightens up, UConn will be in shootouts.
Linebackers and pass rush provide a backbone
Led by K'Von Sherman (94 tackles, 4.5 sacks at Toledo last year), John Lista, and Luke Murphy, the linebacker corps has been the defense's strength. Esean Carter headlines the defensive line. When the front seven wins first and second down, it masks the secondary's inexperience. The Huskies held Lafayette to 209 total yards and generated timely pressure in the Southern Miss win. This group must continue to dominate for UConn to stay competitive.
Market undervalues the Huskies
Despite a 3-3 record, UConn has covered in four of six games and pushed in another. They nearly upset Syracuse as a 6.5-point underdog and won outright at Temple as a 3.5-point dog. The market has been slow to adjust to Candle's team, which has proven it can compete with anyone on its schedule. With a favorable matchup against Massachusetts next, the Huskies have a chance to build momentum and exceed expectations down the stretch.
What is UConn Huskies's against-the-spread record in 2026?
UConn Huskies is 5-1-1 against the spread in the 2026 season, covering 83% of games.
What is UConn Huskies's Blue Chip Analytics power rating?
UConn Huskies holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -4.5, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
What is UConn Huskies's home field advantage rating?
UConn Huskies's home field advantage rating is 3.5 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
What is UConn Huskies's 2026 win total?
UConn Huskies's consensus regular-season win total for 2026 is 5.5 wins, priced at -110 over and -125 under. This is the betting market's expectation, not a Blue Chip Analytics projection.
How many miles does UConn Huskies travel in 2026?
UConn Huskies travels 10,822 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 22nd heaviest in the FBS.
How does Blue Chip Analytics calculate cumulative travel distance?
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
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