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Week 2 • September 06, 2025, 04:00 PM UTC
UConn
20
1-0
Independent
Power Rank: -5.7
@
FINAL
27
Syracuse
0-1
ACC
Power Rank: -5.7

Syracuse defeated UConn 27–20 in a one-score game. Syracuse covered by 0.5; Game went Under by 11.5.

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General Information

Week: Week 2
Kick Off (at stadium): 12:00 PM EDT
Stadium: JMA Wireless Dome
Capacity: 42,784
Elevation: 571 ft
HFA Rating: 2.7
Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

Betting Information

Spread Syracuse -6.5
Total (O/U) 58.5
Odds Implied Score CONN 26.0 - 32.5 SYR
Power Rank Implied Line Pick
Prediction Markets Syracuse 73% Win Chance (Kalshi)

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Weather Conditions

Venue: Indoor · Climate Controlled

Indoor Game

~72°F

Venue: JMA Wireless Dome
Wind: 0 mph
Gusts: 0 mph
Precipitation: 0"
Humidity: Controlled
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

UConn (Away)

This Week: 200.3 miles
Last Week: Home Game
Season Total: 2485.9 miles
Body Clock Time: 12:00
Rest Days: 7

Syracuse (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: 1561.6 miles
Season Total: 1561.6 miles
Body Clock Time: 12:00
Rest Days: 7

What are the key factors for UConn vs Syracuse?

UConn: Key Factors

High-Scoring Offense Prevails

UConn won a shootout 48-45, with QB Joe Fagnano throwing for 446 yards and 3 TDs, and RB Cam Edwards rushing for 101 yards and 2 TDs, including the game-winner with 26 seconds left. The offense showed it can win in a high-scoring game, which may be crucial in future matchups.

Defensive Vulnerabilities Exposed

The defense allowed 494 passing yards and 4 total TDs to FAU's QB, including a 90-yard pass. Despite forcing an interception, the unit struggled to contain the passing game, which could be a concern against strong aerial attacks.

Historic Season Momentum

This win gave UConn consecutive nine-win seasons for the first time in program history, building confidence and momentum. The team has shown resilience with multiple lead changes, which bodes well for close games ahead.

Key Players in Form

Fagnano finished the regular season with 3,448 passing yards (4th nationally), and Edwards provided a reliable ground game. Their production will be vital for UConn's next game, especially if the defense remains inconsistent.

Syracuse: Key Factors

Offensive Struggles Continue

Syracuse managed only 147 total yards and 12 first downs, averaging 2.9 yards per play. Walk-on freshman QB Joe Filardi completed just 4 of 18 passes for 39 yards, and the offense has been non-functional since the starting QB's season-ending injury.

Defense Provides Only Spark

The lone touchdown came from a fumble recovery returned 51 yards by linebacker Anwar Sparrow. The defense held North Carolina to 6 points in the first half but was worn down by constant offensive ineptitude, allowing 21 unanswered points after halftime.

Quarterback Carousel Continues

Filardi replaced LSU transfer Rickie Collins, who had gone 0-4 as a starter. The team has not won since the original starter was lost for the season, and the offense has regressed significantly with each new QB option.

Five-Game Losing Streak

Syracuse has lost five consecutive games, falling to 3-6 overall and 1-5 in ACC play. The team has shown no signs of improvement on offense, putting immense pressure on the defense to keep games close.

Next Game: at No. 10 Miami

Syracuse travels to face a top-10 Miami team on Nov. 8. Given the offensive struggles and the opponent's strength, the Orange face a daunting challenge to snap their losing streak.

What happened in the game?

UConn travels 200 miles to this game, a short road trip.

Syracuse won by 7 in a one-score game.

Syracuse covered the spread narrowly.

The total went Under by 11.5 points.

Does weather affect this game at JMA Wireless Dome?

At 26.2°F, this is a cold-weather game. Cold conditions below 35°F historically compress scoring and reduce passing efficiency, favouring unders and run-heavy offences.

Precipitation chance is 76%, pointing to a wet-field game. High precip probability increases fumble risk and typically compresses both team totals.

Full conditions are shown in the data panel above. Forecast data sourced from WeatherAPI.com. Use the Line Value Calculator to apply a manual weather adjustment to your projected line.

How do UConn and Syracuse compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings rate UConn (-5.7) and Syracuse (-5.7) as essentially equal on a neutral field. In this range, HFA, travel, rest, and weather context carry more weight than the raw rating differential. Syracuse brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.7). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input — cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on UConn and Syracuse?

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Syracuse won and Syracuse covered the spread.