The UConn football team suffered a 38-14 loss to Maryland in its first of three power conference challenges this season.
UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne (7) is taken down by Maryland defensive lineman Nahsir Taylor (40) and Maryland defensive tackle Derrick LeBlanc (88) during the first half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn wide receiver JD Willoughby (2) celebrates his touchdown with UConn running back Kenji Christian (3) during the first half of a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn wide receiver Shamar Porter (5) scores a touchdown against Maryland during the second half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn kicker Jack O'Connor (98) kicks a field goal during the second half of a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn running back Kenji Christian (3) runs with the ball as Maryland defensive lineman Sidney Stewart (11) defends during the second half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne (7) throws against Maryland during the second half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn head coach Jason Candle during the second half of a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn head coach Jason Candle, right, checks on UConn defensive tackle Esean Carter (3) during the second half of a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
Maryland quarterback Malik Washington (7) throws against UConn during the second half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne (7) is tackled by Maryland defensive back Jordan Scruggs (6) during the first half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne (7) is taken down by Maryland defensive lineman Nahsir Taylor (40) and Maryland defensive tackle Derrick LeBlanc (88) during the first half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne (7) throws against Maryland during the first half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne (7) is tackled by Maryland defensive back Jordan Scruggs (6) during the first half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne (7) runs with the ball against Maryland during the first half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn running back Cyncir Bowers (23) leaves the field hurt during the first half of a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn linebacker K'von Sherman (0) celebrates a tackle against Maryland during the first half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn defensive tackle Esean Carter (3) breaks from Maryland offensive lineman Ryan Howerton (71) during the first half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn head coach Jason Candle walks up the sideline during the first half of a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne (7) throws against Maryland during the first half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn defensive back Zion Paret (24) celebrates breaking up a pass during the first half of a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn linebacker K'von Sherman, bottom, takes down Maryland running back Iverson Howard (24) during the first half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn wide receiver JD Willoughby (2) celebrates his touchdown with UConn wide receiver Ryder Treadway (11) and UConn wide receiver Javon Brown (19) during the first half of a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
Injured UConn quarterback Jake Merklinger watches his teammates warm up before a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn wide receiver Raymond Liggins III (21) warms up before a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn offensive lineman Ben Mulholland (62) and UConn defensive tackle Esean Carter warm up before a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
Injured UConn quarterback Jake Merklinger watches his teammates warm up before a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne (7) shakes hands with officials as his team warms up before a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
UConn defensive tackle Esean Carter warms up before a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
Injured UConn quarterback Jake Merklinger watches his teammates warm up before a football game against Maryland at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
Friends Pam Blume of Tolland, Amiee Moore of Willington, Catherine Woodward of Glastonbury and Anne Fern of Wethersfield, from left, enjoy tailgating in the hot tub in the parking lot of Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field before the UConn football game in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
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UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne (7) is taken down by Maryland defensive lineman Nahsir Taylor (40) and Maryland defensive tackle Derrick LeBlanc (88) during the first half of a football game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
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