Massachusetts vs UConn Prediction, Picks & Odds (Week 8)

Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM ET

Why we pick this side

This season, Massachusetts is 4-0 with 145 points for and 51 against; UConn is 2-2 with 139 points for and 89 against.

Massachusetts is 4-1 in its last 5, averaging 31.8 scored and 19.2 allowed; most recently beating Sacramento State 35-6 on September 26, 2026. UConn is 2-3 in its last 5, averaging 31.0 scored and 26.0 allowed; most recently losing to Miami (OH) 21-24 on September 26, 2026.

Injury report: Massachusetts lists 4 (Jordan Washington, Injured; Joseph Griffin Jr., Injured; Isaiah Reed, Injured; more below); UConn list none.

Injuries

Massachusetts

  • Jordan Washington: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Joseph Griffin Jr.: Injured, Undisclosed
  • Isaiah Reed: Injured, Undisclosed
  • DD Snyder: Injured, Undisclosed

UConn

None listed.

Recent form

Massachusetts

  • September 26, 2026: W 35-6 at Sacramento State
  • September 19, 2026: W 36-14 vs Stonehill
  • September 12, 2026: W 37-10 vs Sacred Heart
  • September 3, 2026: W 37-21 at Rutgers
  • November 25, 2025: L 14-45 vs Bowling Green

UConn

  • September 26, 2026: L 21-24 at Miami (OH)
  • September 19, 2026: W 48-20 at Southern Miss
  • September 12, 2026: L 14-38 vs Maryland
  • September 5, 2026: W 56-7 vs Lafayette
  • December 27, 2025: L 16-41 at Army

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