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Underdog UConn Aims to Upset Duke in Gridiron Showdown
9 Nov
Summary
- UConn's defense ranks 2nd nationally in sacks, 14th in tackles for loss
- Linebacker Oumar Diomande embraces underdog mentality, seeks recognition
- UConn's high-powered offense faces Duke's struggling defense
As the UConn football team prepares to face off against Duke, a Power Four opponent, they are starting to look like they belong on the field. While the size difference between the two teams is not as drastic as in years past, UConn head coach Jim Mora acknowledges that they still need to work on getting bigger and more athletic.
However, what UConn lacks in size, they make up for with a chip on their shoulder. Linebacker Oumar Diomande, who hails from the Bronx, has always been the underdog and is determined to prove himself. The Huskies' defense has been a standout, ranking 2nd nationally in sacks and 14th in tackles for loss, led by Bryun Parham.
Despite Duke's impressive offensive prowess, with the 4th-best passing offense in the country, UConn's high-powered offense, led by quarterback Joe Fagnano, Skyler Bell, and Cam Edwards, is ready to challenge the Blue Devils' struggling defense. The Huskies are the 9.5-point underdogs, but they are confident in their ability to pull off the upset and gain national recognition.
