The UConn Blog · Aug 17, 2018
UConn Football Opponent Preview: Rhode Island
After the UConn Huskies head west to take on Boise State on the smurf turf, they return to Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field for a matchup against FCS foe and longtime Yankee Conference rival Rhode Island.
URI is looking to avenge the loss of head basketball coach Dan Hurley to UConn this past spring. Unlike some teams on UConn’s schedule this season, the Rams and Huskies actually do have a long history, with a rivalry dating back to 1897 and a former trophy that was actually acknowledged by both schools and called “The Ramnapping Trophy.”