UConn Huskies quarterback Joe Fagnano (2) runs the ball against the Duke Blue Devils in the second quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

UConn football gets biggest win in recent memory with upset of Duke

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Nov 8, 2025 8:39 PM ET

The Duke Blue Devils and Connecticut Huskies played a thrilling game Saturday afternoon. No, it wasn't on the hardwood, but rather on the gridiron at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

UConn headed into Saturday's contest as a 7 1/2-point underdog, but thanks to star quarterback Joe Fagnano, the Huskies were able to come away with one of their biggest wins in recent memory.

A 37-34 win over the Blue Devils was headlined by 313 passing yards and three touchdowns from Fagnano. Through 10 games, Fagnano has now accounted for 25 passing touchdowns and zero interceptions. Wide receiver Skylar Bell finished with 11 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns. He now has 13 receiving touchdowns this season, the most in FBS.

UConn, Joe Fagnano pull off the shocker

Fagnano is the only qualified passer in FBS with zero interceptions this far into the season. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is the next closest with just one.

JOE IS HIM.‼️

Huskies 2-point attempt is successful! pic.twitter.com/CLKesFnd7S
— UConn Football (@UConnFootball) November 8, 2025

The final two games of the season for the Huskies will come against Air Force (3-6) and Florida Atlantic (4-5). With wins in each of those two games, UConn would head into bowl season with nine wins and on the cusp of history.

UConn has never won 10 games in a season in school history. Last year's nine wins tied a school record, a mark that's been achieved just three times before.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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