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The UConn Huskies had one of the best wide receivers in the nation in 2025 and he's getting another chance to show off his talents. UConn redshirt senior wide receiver Skyler Bell accepted an invite to the East-West Shrine Bowl, according to the bowl's Twitter account.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 23

UConn, Army eager for last hurrah at Fenway Bowl

BOSTON -- UConn's Skyler Bell wants to finish what he started. The Huskies (9-3) enter Saturday's Fenway Bowl matchup against Army (6-6) with quarterback Joe Fagnano opted out and coach Jim Mora gone to take over at Colorado State.

College Football News / UConn Huskies on SI / December 18

UConn WR Named Top 100 Player in 2026 NFL Draft

The UConn Huskies’ star wide receiver Skyler Bell has officially entered the 2026 NFL Draft conversation. Sports Illustrated released the list of Top 100 prospects for next year’s Draft. Bell was ranked at No.

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College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 16

Former Wisconsin Badgers receiver earns third All-American honor

After getting mismanaged by the University of Wisconsin's offensive coaching staff, Skyler Bell decided he would return home and play for Connecticut. It turned out to be a smart career decision.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 15

UConn Football Makes Historic Announcement Before Fenway Bowl

Wide receiver Skyler Bell is the first player in UConn Huskies history to earn first-team AP All-America honors, the school announced Monday. Bell, a 6-foot, 185-pound receiver from the Bronx, recorded 101 catches for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns during his senior season.

College Football News / UConn Huskies on SI / November 26

UConn's Skyler Bell Named Finalist For Major Honor

The UConn Huskies' wide receiver, Skyler Bell, has inched closer to a major honor following a historic 2025 regular season. The youngster was named as one of three finalists for the 2025 Biletnikoff Award alongside Makai Lemon from USC and Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State. The award is given to college football's most outstanding wide receiver.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 25

UConn's Skyler Bell joins big-name WRs as Biletnikoff finalist

Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State, Makai Lemon of Southern California and Skyler Bell of UConn are the 2025 Biletnikoff Award finalists, announced Tuesday. The award is presented annually to the season's most outstanding FBS receiver at any position.

UConn's Skyler Bell Reveals Hilarious Reason for DMing Patriots Star

UConn Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell shared a humorous story about why he reached out to New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs via direct message,

College Football News / UConn Huskies on SI / November 9

UConn WR Makes History in Win Over Duke

Skyler Bell etched his name into UConn football history in a thrilling 37-34 win over the Duke Blue Devils. The Bronx-native continues to impress in his second year under Jim Mora.

College Football News / UConn Huskies on SI / November 4

UConn’s Skyler Bell Earns Two Honors After Breakout Performance

For the UConn Huskies, wide receiver Skyler Bell has been the definition of consistency and lately, absolute dominance. After leading the team with 860 receiving yards and five touchdowns last year, Bell has taken his game to another level this season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6

UConn WR makes outrageous 1-handed catch on 4th down

UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell made an outrageous 1-handed catch during his team’s game against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y., on Saturday.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 21

Former Wisconsin Badgers WR turned down big money from Michigan in transfer portal

The Michigan Wolverines really wanted a former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver in the transfer portal. He didn't take the bait. Instead, Skyler Bell is back at the University of Connecticut, opting against taking a $500,000 offer from Michigan to head to the Big Ten rival.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / August 7

UConn Huskies WR Skyler Bell Lands On Preseason Award Watch List

The UConn Huskies football program is finally headed in the right direction under head coach Jim More. After years of disappointment, the Huskies recorded