UConn prepares for Friday night game against UMass

UConn hosts UMass on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. A preview identifies the secondary as a concern, citing 290.5 passing yards allowed per game and 13 explosive passes, while noting second-half improvement at Temple; UMass QB Pop Watson could return, with his connection to Joe Griffin a matchup uncertainty. A brief game-week TV report notes Osborne’s bye-week film work and season totals of 10 passing touchdowns and six rushing scores, with Candle emphasizing continued development; it adds no new injury, depth-chart or matchup insight.