UConn Football Finalizes 2026 Schedule

The Huskies have all 12 opponents set for the 2026 season, including a home-and-away with Southern Miss.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The UConn Huskies have finalized their 2026 football schedule, which includes 12 regular season opponents. The highlight is a home-and-away series with Southern Miss, with the Huskies traveling to Hattiesburg, Miss. in Week 3 and hosting the Golden Eagles in 2029. UConn also has non-conference matchups against Lafayette, Maryland, Miami (Ohio), and Air Force, as well as Big East rivalries against Syracuse, Temple, UMass, North Carolina, James Madison, and Old Dominion.

Why it matters

The 2026 season will be an important one for the UConn football program, as they continue to build momentum as an independent program after leaving the American Athletic Conference. The schedule features a mix of regional rivalries, Power 5 opponents, and up-and-coming mid-major programs, giving the Huskies a chance to make a statement and potentially earn a bowl bid.

The details

UConn announced the addition of Southern Miss as a home-and-away opponent, completing their 12-game 2026 schedule. The Huskies will travel to Hattiesburg, Miss. to face the Golden Eagles in Week 3 on September 19, with Southern Miss then visiting Rentschler Field in 2029. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs. The rest of UConn's 2026 slate includes home games against Lafayette, Maryland, Syracuse, UMass, North Carolina, James Madison, and Old Dominion, as well as road trips to Miami (Ohio), Temple, Air Force, and Wyoming.

  • UConn announced the Southern Miss home-and-away series on February 17, 2026.
  • The Huskies will travel to face Southern Miss on September 19, 2026 (Week 3).
  • Southern Miss will visit UConn at Rentschler Field in 2029.

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