The UConn Pod: for UConn Huskies fans SB Nation

Despite the lopsided outcome in the Michigan game, UConn has reason to remain hopeful for better performances in the future. The Wolverines are one of the best teams in the country, and much more reasonable competition awaits later in the schedule.
For now, the Huskies have to prepare for No. 12 NC State. While not on Michigan’s level, this is still a great team, and likely another game where UConn loses big. With Nate Carter’s shoulder injury, the offense is without its top player. The Wolfpack are at home, they have a deep, experienced defense and plenty of firepower on offense, too.
That said, we’re still looking for Jim Mora’s squad to cut down on mistakes, and at least give themselves the best possible chance to win. This also includes opening up the offense a little, no matter who’s in at quarterback.
The latest episode of the podcast tackles these topics and looks ahead to expectations for the rest of the season. Enjoy!
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In the latest episode of the podcast, we break down the 48-14 loss to Syracuse and what UConn needs to do to survive these next three weeks. While most predicted a loss, this was the first game of the season where UConn failed to meet or exceed expectations. 
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In this week’s preview podcast, we broke down the matchup against Syracuse. UConn will have its hands full, but also has a chance this weekend. If some things go right… who knows?
We’ll be keeping an eye on Zion Turner to see how he can adjust to a higher level of competition as a starter and Nate Carter to see if he can keep the train going. Defensively, we’ll be sweating out big plays in the passing game and hoping to keep Sean Tucker in check.
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With the fall semester starting last week, the season feels like it’s almost here. The entire team is back on campus, workouts are re-starting and there’s a little less than two months to go until UConn’s first exhibition. On this week’s episode, we talk about Paige Bueckers’ decision to return to the Huskies in 2023-24, her first comments since tearing her ACL and what the future holds for her in Storrs. After that, we break down Inês Bettencourt, UConn’s new addition, and explain why that doesn’t take any of the pressure off Nika Mühl. Lastly, we get into the WNBA Playoffs. Chasing Perfection now has its own feed! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack.
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Aman and Luke review the Central Connecticut game, including the performance of new starting QB Zion Turner, the emergence of new potential playmakers on offense, and growing concerns around the secondary.
The Huskies did a good job of comfortably handling their FCS opponent, which is of course the most important goal of the day. Next up, they host a longtime rival in the Syracuse Orange, who are coming off a 31-7 win over Louisville to open its season. Jim Mora and his staff will have to keep this team progressing if this Saturday’s date at the Rent is going to be close enough to meet fans’ newly heightened expectations for this team.
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In this week’s preview pod, we go light on CCSU preview and heavy on evaluating UConn’s performance in its first game. To help us do that, we interviewed Patrick Mahorn, who covers Utah State and also writes about football strategy for Meet at Midfield. Mahorn shared his standouts from the UConn side, with some really great insight on who looked good, and who didn’t for the Huskies.
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