UConn Huskies gear up for a pivotal season as the Jason Candle era kicks off in just seven weeks. Can Candle build on Jim Mora’s strong foundation and maintain momentum with a roster full of fresh faces and high expectations? The competition is fierce at every position—from quarterback to offensive line—and fans are eager to see who earns the coveted starting spots on opening day against Lafayette. Matt Schonvisky spotlights incoming offensive lineman Raphael Greene-Nyarko, a 6’6”, 340-pound former Toledo recruit, whose tape signals game-changing potential for UConn’s offense. Insightful breakdowns cover the coaching staff’s pressure to deliver immediate results, the Huskies’ challenging home schedule featuring matchups against Maryland, Syracuse, and North Carolina, and the critical importance of capitalizing on realignment opportunities. Can UConn football take the next leap and ignite Connecticut’s fan base? Don’t miss this forward-looking preview of a program on the rise. 00:00 Jason Candle Era Preview Introduction, countdown to kickoff, off-season storylines, UConn roster questions, early takes on Jason Candle and team preparation. 08:29 Program Momentum & Pressure Discussion on legacy from Jim Mora, maintaining/rebuilding momentum, expectations on staff and team in current college football climate, urgency due to potential conference realignment. 20:21 Player Profile: Raphael Greene-Nyarko In-depth evaluation of incoming offensive lineman Raphael Greene-Nyarko, his recruiting background, strengths, possible impact on the roster. Photo Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonuconn.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
