Here’s how to watch Saturday’s nonconference clash between the Virginia Cavaliers and Connecticut Huskies online.
The Connecticut Huskies will look for their second straight win to open the 2017 season when they take on the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday evening in Charlottesville.
Randy Edsall, who led the Huskies to a 74-70 record and two Big East titles from 1999-2010, is back for his second stint as head coach of UConn. The Huskies began the season with a 27-20 victory over Holy Cross before last week’s AAC opener against South Florida was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma.
The Huskies offense will look to rebound from a miserable 2016 season behind freshman running back Nate Hopkins, who carried the ball 20 times for 130 yards and three touchdowns to key the win over Holy Cross. Cornerback Jamar Summers has been ultra-productive over the past two years and is off to a good start in 2017 with 11 tackles and three pass breakups.
Second-year head coach Bronco Mendenhall has some work to do at Virginia after an ugly 2-10 campaign in 2016. The Cavaliers were able to comfortably beat William and Mary in the season opener, but fell 34-17 against Virginia last weekend at Scott Stadium.
There is some talent in Charlottesville, as safety Quin Blanding and linebacker Micah Kiser will be off to the NFL next year and have combined for 45 tackles already. Quarterback Kurt Benkert has led the offense so far with 521 passing yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.
Saturday’s matchup is set to kick off at Noon Eastern, with full streaming details available below.
Date: Saturday, Sep. 16
Start Time: Noon ET
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Stadium: Scott Stadium
TV Info: ESPN2
Live Stream: WatchESPN, fuboTV
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Sportsbook Review lists the Cavaliers as an 11-point favorite, with the O/U set at 50. Both teams should be somewhat improved in 2017, but Virginia’s two stars on defense might be enough to help the Cavaliers pull away from a struggling UConn offense.