FBS-CFB Game Preview: Connecticut Huskies (8-3) vs. Florida Atlantic Owls (4-6)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: Flagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL

Kickoff: 12:00 PM EST

Broadcast: CBS Sports Network

Weather Forecast

Temperature: 74°F at kickoff, rising to upper 70s by mid-afternoon

Conditions: Sunny skies, light winds (5–8 mph)

Impact: Excellent conditions for both passing and rushing

Injury Report

Connecticut Huskies:

QB Joe Fagnano (healthy, projected 259 yards, 2 TDs)

RB Cam Edwards (healthy, projected 84 yards, 1 TD)

WR Skyler Bell (healthy, projected 89 yards, 1 TD)

Florida Atlantic Owls:

QB (rotation unsettled, passing efficiency inconsistent)

WR depth intact, but minor ankle concerns for one starter (questionable).

Key Player Matchups

Joe Fagnano (UConn QB) vs FAU Secondary: Fagnano’s accuracy (65% completion) will test an Owls defense that has allowed 26+ points in multiple games.

Cam Edwards (UConn RB) vs FAU Front Seven: Edwards’ steady rushing (5.0 YPC) against a defense ranked bottom-half nationally in rush defense.

Skyler Bell (UConn WR) vs FAU CBs: Bell’s big-play ability (13.4 YPR) against a secondary vulnerable to explosive plays.

Recent Team Forms

Connecticut: Beat Air Force 26–16 (Nov. 15); lost 37–34 vs Duke (Nov. 8).

Florida Atlantic: Lost 38–19 vs UAB (Nov. 1); beat Rice 37–34 (Oct. 25).

Series History

All-time: First AAC meeting between UConn and FAU.

Historical Note: UConn has rarely faced FAU, making this a fresh conference rivalry.

Betting Trends:

UConn is 8–3 ATS this season.

FAU is 4–6 ATS.

Overs have hit in 7 of UConn’s 11 games.

Historical Betting Results

UConn has covered in 3 of last 4 games.

FAU has failed to cover in 3 of last 5 games.

UConn has hit overs in 4 of last 6 games.

Prediction: Connecticut 31 – Florida Atlantic 21

Game Odds

Connecticut Huskies                       – 6.5

Florida Atlantic Owls                      63.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025