Opponent Preview: What to know about former Big East rival UConn

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Syracuse dominated in its opening game against an Atlantic Coast Conference boogieman in Louisville, who it had lost to in the last six meetings. The first install of Robert Anae and Jason Beck’s balanced offense proved successful, giving head coach Dino Babers and Garrett Shrader optimism in the game plan. With a conference win, the Orange will turn their sights to former Big East rival UConn.

They’ll travel without fullback Chris Elmore and linebacker Stefon Thompson, who both suffered season-ending injuries against Louisville, but will face a Huskies team coming off a 1-11 season. UConn…