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UConn

vs Massachusetts · Fri Oct 23 · 07:00 PM ET · CBSSN

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Starters

  1. QBKalieb Osborne
  2. RBKenji Christian
  3. WRJavon Brown
  4. TEXavier Watson
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    75
    Kalieb OsborneRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    60
    Tucker McDonaldRS JR
  3. 4
    60
    Jake MerklingerRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
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RB
  1. 3
    82
    Kenji ChristianRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 23
    71
    Cyncir BowersJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 6
    68
    Trey CornistRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 19
    80
    Javon BrownRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    67
    Zy'marion LangRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 11
    83
    Ryder TreadwaySO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    71
    Shamar PorterRS JR/TR
SLOT
  1. 9
    69
    Julian AllenRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    64
    JD WilloughbyRS JR/TR
TE
  1. 83
    77
    Xavier WatsonRS FR
    Starter
  2. 80
    72
    Alex GodavitarneRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 78
    84
    Isiah SwitzerRS FR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 67
    79
    Hannes HammerRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 55
    70
    Fred JohnsonRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 56
    64
    Tamarus WalkerRS JR/TR
C
  1. 58
    84
    Terrence MooreRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 52
    71
    Deron McLaughlinRS SO
RG
  1. 69
    70
    Ty ChanRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 73
    70
    Raphael Greene-NyarkoRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 79
    83
    Christian RichterRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 77
    64
    Mason HowardRS SR/TR

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Next game kickoff time

UConn Huskies plays Massachusetts at home on Fri, Oct 23. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachJason Candle1st season — unverified
Offensive CoordinatorNunzio Campanile
Defensive CoordinatorRyan Manalac

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
35.7
Yards/G
449.2
Pass Yds/G
256.5
Rush Yds/G
192.7
TO Margin
1
3rd Down %
41.10%
Total TD
28
Sacks
11
TFL
25
INT
4
Team Analysis
WHY #107 IN WS POWER
Results this season-11.0 pts

Lost to Maryland Terrapins, who wasn't ranked, in week 2.

2025 SP+: -6.3

85%

Roster talent: 47th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #110 national

6%

Returning production: 2%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −11.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

37 adds in two-deep · avg 71 OVR · top add: I. Switzer (LT, 84, from Toledo)

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UConn Starting Quarterback

UConn Huskies starting lineup

UConn starting lineup: QB Kalieb Osborne, RB Kenji Christian, WR-X Javon Brown, TE Xavier Watson. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Kalieb Osborne is the projected starting quarterback for UConn as of October 15, 2026. Tucker McDonald is listed second.

UConn also projects Kenji Christian at running back, Javon Brown at wide receiver and Xavier Watson at tight end.

The full UConn Huskies two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Kalieb Osborne · QBKenji Christian · RBJavon Brown · WR-XXavier Watson · TE

Common questions

Who is UConn's starting quarterback?
Kalieb Osborne is the projected starting quarterback for UConn as of October 15, 2026. Tucker McDonald is listed second.
Who starts at running back for UConn?
Kenji Christian is the projected starter at running back for UConn, with Cyncir Bowers listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for UConn?
Javon Brown is the projected starter at wide receiver for UConn, with Zy'marion Lang listed second.
Who starts at tight end for UConn?
Xavier Watson is the projected starter at tight end for UConn, with Alex Godavitarne listed second.
When was the UConn Huskies depth chart last updated?
The UConn Huskies depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was UConn's record last season?
UConn Huskies finished 9-4 (0-0 in FBS Independents play).
When does UConn Huskies play next?
UConn Huskies plays Massachusetts at home on Fri, Oct 23. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

Full UConn roster

Every player on the UConn Huskies depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Javon Brown, Zy'marion Lang

WR: Ryder Treadway, Shamar Porter

WR: Julian Allen, JD Willoughby

LT: Isiah Switzer, Hannes Hammer

LG: Fred Johnson, Tamarus Walker

C: Terrence Moore, Deron McLaughlin

RG: Ty Chan, Raphael Greene-Nyarko

RT: Christian Richter, Mason Howard

TE: Xavier Watson, Alex Godavitarne

QB: Kalieb Osborne, Tucker McDonald, Jake Merklinger

RB: Kenji Christian, Cyncir Bowers, Trey Cornist

Defense

DE: Avery Dunn, Zakaih Saez, Chamberlain Campbell

DT: Esean Carter, Desmond Aladuge, Melvin Hills III

DT: Tahjae Mullix, Andrew Laurich

DE: Anas Luqman, Shamar Riser-Pressley, Joshua Mickens

WLB: K'Von Sherman, Rickey Williams

MLB: John Lista, Luke Murphy

STAR: Jayden Davis, Hayden Pegg, Kylish Hicks

CB: Jayden Price, Moussa Kane

SS: Saxton Suchanic, Ty McKinstry

FS: Braedyn Moore, Tracy Revels

CB: Zion Paret, Renick Dorilas

Special Teams

PT: Tommy Warner

PK: Jack O'Connor, Mike Baker

KO: Jack O'Connor, Mike Baker

LS: David LaGanga

H: Tommy Warner

PR: Julian Allen

KR: Kenji Christian, Julian Allen