The Syracuse Orange (1-2) visit the UConn Huskies (2-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN). DraftKings lists the spread at SYR -5.5 with a total of 51.5; moneylines are Syracuse -225 · UConn +185. Below is our Syracuse vs UConn preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Syracuse vs UConn Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Syracuse at UConn |
| Records | Syracuse 1-2 · UConn 2-2 |
| Spread | SYR -5.5 |
| Moneyline | Syracuse -225 · UConn +185 |
| Total | 51.5 |
| Venue | Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) |
| Head Coaches | Syracuse: HC Fran Brown, OC Mike Johnson / Jeff Nixon · UConn: HC Jason Candle, OC Marquel Blackwell / Nunzio Campanile |
Syracuse Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Syracuse Orange are 1-2 overall, 0-2 in ACC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 66-3 vs New Hampshire; Sep 12 — L 21-18 vs California; Sep 17 — L 27-13 at Pittsburgh. Most recently, Syracuse lost to Pittsburgh 27-13 on the road. Through 3 games, Syracuse is averaging 32.3 points scored and 17.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Fran Brown (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinators: Mike Johnson / Jeff Nixon. Defensive coordinator: Vince Kehres.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Steve Angeli (QB) — 57/104, 731 yards, 4 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Tylik Hill (RB) — 18 carries, 147 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Umari Hatcher (WR) — 17 receptions, 282 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Keyshawn Johnson (LB) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Chris D'Appolonia (LB) — 17 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 32.3 points per game; a defense allowing only 17.0 points per game. Questions: Ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Steve Angeli); the response to a 27-13 loss at Pittsburgh.
UConn Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UConn Huskies are 2-2 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 56-7 vs Lafayette; Sep 12 — L 38-14 vs Maryland; Sep 19 — W 48-20 at Southern Miss; Sep 26 — L 24-21 at Miami (OH). Most recently, UConn lost to Miami (OH) 24-21 on the road. Through 4 games, UConn is averaging 34.8 points scored and 22.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jason Candle (first season in charge). Offensive coordinators: Marquel Blackwell / Nunzio Campanile. Defensive coordinator: Ryan Manalac.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Kalieb Osborne (QB) — 62/101, 850 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Kalieb Osborne (QB) — 44 carries, 220 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Shamar Porter (WR) — 8 receptions, 184 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: K'Von Sherman (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Hayden Pegg (LB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 34.8 points per game. Questions: The response to a 24-21 loss at Miami (OH).
How to Watch Syracuse vs UConn
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT
- TV / Streaming: CBS Sports Network (CBSSN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.