University of Connecticut Athletics
HUSKIES WILL FACE ARMY AT WASABI FENWAY BOWL
12/7/2025 2:26:00 PM | Football
UConn and Army Take the Field at Fenway
STORRS, CT – The UConn Huskies are back in a bowl game for the second-straight season and will head back to Boston for the fourth annual Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Saturday, December 27.
The Huskies will take on the Army West Point Black Knights of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) at historic Fenway Park in Boston. Jointly produced by Fenway Park Events and ESPN Events, this year's game is scheduled for a 2:15 pm kick-off and will air nationally on ESPN.
"We're honored to accept the invitation to return to the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. Last year's experience was memorable—our victory over North Carolina, combined with our incredible fanbase helping set a Fenway Bowl attendance record, showed what UConn football is all about" stated interim head coach Gordon Sammis. "We're excited to build on that success and create more special memories at historic Fenway Park. Playing at such an iconic venue is a unique opportunity and our players have worked exceptionally hard this season to put themselves in position for a 10th win and what would be a historic season for UConn football. They've earned the chance to return to Boston and compete on this special stage once again."
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UConn, who has now been to a bowl game in three of the last four seasons, head to Boston at 9-3 with a chance to post 10 wins, something that has been done just once before in the program's history (1998). The Huskies have signature wins over ACC Champion Duke and Boston College and along with No. 1 ranked Indiana are the only teams in the country to not lose a game in regulation this season
The Huskies have won nine-games in back-to-back seasons and their 18 wins during the last two years are the most in combined wins in back-to-back years in program history.
The offensive trio of quarterback Joe Fagnano, wide receiver Skyler Bell and running back Cam Edwards became the first in program history to eclipse 3,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards receiving and rushing in the same season. UConn is one of five teams nationally to have a 3,000 yard passer, 1,000 yard receiver and a 1,000 yard rusher.
Bell played his way to becoming a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the nation's top receiver. He also earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl, becoming the first UConn offensive skill position player to head to the prestigious all-star game since Dan Orlovsky in 2005.
The Army Black Knights are 6-4 on the season next weekend in Baltimore, Md., The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy is on the line between Army and Navy for back-to-back seasons for only the second time ever in series history, and for just the ninth time since 1972, the Army–Navy Game will be a winner-take-all matchup for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy (1972, 1977, 1978, 1996, 2005, 2012, 2017, 2024). This will be Army's 12th bowl game appearance and the Black Knights are 5-1in postseason bowl in the Jeff Monken era. Last season, they posted an Independence Bowl victory over Louisiana Tech, 27-6.
Media Info:
Wasabi Fenway Bowl media day will take place Friday, December 26 at 11 a.m. in The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park, with team head coaches and captains, and Wasabi Fenway Bowl representatives.
Additional information will be shared in the coming weeks. Media interested in applying for credentials to cover Media Day and the Wasabi Fenway Bowl game must complete a media credential request form here.
Wasabi Fenway Bowl
4th Season - Fenway Park – Boston, MA
HISTORY:
2022 – Louisville 24 – Cincinnati 7
2023 – Boston College 23 - #17 SMU 14
2024 – UConn 27 – North Carolina 14
The Huskies posted a 27-14 win over North Carolina in the 2024 Fenway Bowl with quarterback Joe Fagnano, named the game's Offensive MVP after finishing 16-of-23 for 151 yards and two touchdowns. On defense, Pryce Yates was named the game's Defensive MVP finishing with six solo tackles, three for a loss including a sack.
UConn Bowl History
2004 Motor City Bowl - UConn 39 – Toledo 10
2007 Meineke Car Care Bowl - Wake Forest 24 – UConn 10
2009 International Bowl - UConn 38 – Buffalo 20
2010 PapaJohns.com Bowl - UConn 20 – South Carolina 7
2011 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - Oklahoma 48 – UConn 20
2015 St. Petersburg Bowl - Marshall 16 – UConn 10
2022 Myrtle Beach Bowl - Marshall 28 – UConn 14
2024 Wasabi Fenway Bowl – UConn 27 – North Carolina 14
