Game Thread: UNC vs. UConn|Noon on CBS Sports Network

The Huskies host their third and final Power Four opponent of the 2026 season.

UConn looks to bounce back against UNC on Saturday, Nov. 7, after falling 35-26 on the road to Air Force. In an unusual game, Connecticut struggled to stop the run, but Head Coach Jason Candle views it differently. The team currently ranks No. 68 nationally in rushing defense, conceding 139.9 yards per outing. The Huskies’ offense also stalled out in the first quarter and running back Cyncir Bowers couldn’t break loose. Now, the squad will host the favored Tar Heels.

“If you’re thinking you’re going to go play any of those academies and you’re going to stop 4-yard gains consistently, then you’re not watching…