Huskies Grab Road Conference Win at Temple, 28-24

Oct. 14, 2017

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Date: October 14, 2017

Opponent: Temple

Result: W, 28-24

Postgame Notes

Arkeel Newsome became the first UConn running back to record 100 career receptions. The senior hauled in three passes out of the backfield.
Quayvon Skanes scored his first career touchdown with his 6-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.
The Huskies 14-7 halftime lead was the first time the team has led at the half this season. The last time UConn led at the half was Oct. 22, 2016 vs. UCF
The Huskies 21-7 lead was the first double-digit lead since 13-0 lead on Oct. 22, 2016 vs. UCF
Tyler Coyle's 34-yard interception return for a touchdown was the first pick six for the Huskies since Jamar Summers returned an interception for a touchdown at Tulane on Nov. 7, 2015
The Huskies defense did not allow a 100-yard receiver for the first time this season.
UConn snaps a nine-game road-losing streak with the last win coming at Tulane on Nov. 7, 2015.
The Huskies also ended an eight-game conference-losing streak with the last win coming vs. Cincinnati on Oct. 8, 2016.
The Huskies accumulated 14 points off turnovers. It is the first time the Huskies have scored 14 points or more off turnovers since Oct. 15, 2016 at USF (14 points)

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