This was a weird game, with a predictable final result, but the UConn Huskies posted a competitive effort in a 31-23 loss to Illinois at Rentschler Field. Randy Edsall trotted out a new starting quarterback in true freshman Jack Zergiotis, who did pretty well for his first career start. The Huskies fall to 1-1 as they head into a bye week.
UConn got the ball first, going three-and-out, but got on the board first with a Tyler Coyle interception returned for a touchdown on the next possession. The Huskies forced a punt and mounted an impressive long drive, but had to settle for a field goal after moving 74 yards downfield.