Lindsey Witten News

A day after allowing 711 yards, 21 shy of the school-record Delaware compiled in 1998, UConn coach Randy Edsall wasn't ready to single out his defense as the crux of the Huskies' problems.

Not too long on the conference call with UConn Coach Randy Edsall today. The injury report: Robbie Vaughn , Andre Dixon , Mo Petrus, , Blidi Wreh-Wilson and Trevardo Williams .

Lindsey Witten has been waiting for his chance to shine. For the past three years, the senior defensive end has sat behind the powerful combination of Cody Brown and Julius Williams on the Connecticut D-line, hoping that he would eventually get his turn.

The fourth-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats kick off a crucial three-game homestand this weekend, as they host the Connecticut Huskies in Big East play at Nippert Stadium.

Last meeting: Rutgers 12-10 The line: Connecticut by 7 Player to watch: Connecticut DE Lindsey Witten is ranked second nationally in sacks with 10 1/2. LT Anthony Davis will be matched against Witten most of the time, but since the Huskies like to move around the 6-foot-4, 255-pounder, right RT Kevin Haslam, the fifth-year senior from Mahwah, also ...

Site: Rentschler Field, East Hartford. Time: Noon Line: UConn by 7 TV: Ch.59 Radio: WTIC-AM 1080 Weather: Fox 61's Garett Argianas says it will be windy and warm, with temperatures closing in on 70.

UConn linebacker Scott Lutrus is a go - again. The junior captain who has been slowed by a left shoulder stinger is expected to play Saturday when UConn hosts Rutgers at Rentschler Field.

Connecticut's Lindsey Witten sacks West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Brown during their game last weekend.

UConn coach Randy Edsall isn't sure what to expect when his team enters New Birth Baptist Church in Miami today.

He's now 7 of 12, after an uncharacteristic 1-for-3 effort in the Huskies' 28-24 loss to No.22 West Virginia.

The UConn Huskies travel to Morgantown, West Virginia Saturday with heavy hearts brought upon by the death of cornerback Jasper Howard last weekend on the Storrs campus.

With heavy hearts, the Connecticut Huskies will take the field this weekend against the 22nd-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers in Morgantown.

One teammate performed first aid while another comforted a University of Connecticut football player who was fatally stabbed during a fight outside a school-sanctioned dance over the weekend, their coach said today.

UConn football coach Randy Edsall didn't mince words. He wants defensive end Lindsey Witten to start living up to his potential.

UConn running back Andre Dixon may have carried the ball 33 times Saturday against Louisville -- more than he ever had in his career -- but the senior said after that he was ready for more.

Connecticut coach Randy Edsall is looking for someone, anyone, to step up and make a big play for the Huskies in the fourth quarter.

Offense: Running backs Andre Dixon and Jordan Todman will lead UConn on offense against the Cardinals.

Take away the 11 points Pittsburgh scored in the fourth quarter and the 12 fourth-quarter points North Carolina scored and you're looking at a 5-0 UConn football team today, folks.

Connecticut safety Robert Vaughn has been named the Big East's defensive player of the week.

While Dion Lewis leads all freshman running backs in rushing yards this season, he is expected to give up some carries to fellow freshman Ray Graham when the Panthers play Connecticut on Saturday.