This one is kind of obvious. UConn is down their starting quarterback and has a true freshman, Zion Turner, starting under center. To compound issues, the Huskies’ top receiver, SO Keelan Marion, is out with a broken collarbone. UConn is averaging just 105 yards passing through their first four games.
Now Turner is super talented, as evidenced by his high school recruitment that included offers from four SEC schools (Arkansas, Kentucky, LSU, Texas A&M) and three ACC schools (Louisville, Miami, Pittsburgh), but forcing the Huskies to air it out is the best path to victory.
Of course, the flip side to there is that UConn’s offensive line has only allowed four sacks this year, so they’re doing a good job holding up against the pass rush.