Scouting UConn: Offense

Connecticut is an enigma to the rest of the country, and to speculate on what they'll do week after week is difficult. USF has had two weeks to get ready for this team, however, and should be well-prepared by kickoff in Storrs.

Quarterback

Connecticut's starting QB is Redshirt Junior Johnny McEntee. If you don't know his name, you may remember him from this video.

Although a junior behind a bad quarterback in his two active years with the Huskies, McEntee only played in one game in his career before this season. This year, he has completed almost 52% of his passes, for 6 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. McEntee threw for just 193 yards in last Saturday's loss at West Virginia, but didn't turn the ball over. His numbers are a little thrown by a 4-touchdown showing against Western Michigan, and three interceptions against Vanderbilt. Otherwise, his numbers are relatively mild, and the passing game should be kept relatively quiet by USF's secondary.

Running Backs

If UConn's passing game is bad, their running game might be worse. The 90th ranked rushing attack in the country is led by Lyle McCombs, who put together 73 yards on 20 carries last week against West Virginia. McCombs ran for four touchdowns against Fordham in the season opener, but hasn't seen the end zone since, aside from a receiving touchdown against Western Michigan. McCombs averages 95.8 rushing yards per game and has at least one reception in every game so far.

Receivers

A mediocre quarterback is usually directly related to mediocre receiving. Junior WR Isiah Moore leads the receivers with 22 receptions and 305 yards, but no touchdowns. Next on the list in terms of yardage is 6-6, 248 lb Junior Ryan Griffin, who has 17 catches for 285 yards, but only one TD. So where are McEntee's other three passing touchdowns? Turn your attention to the best receiver on the team, senior Kashif Moore, who has 19 catches for just 256 yards, but is tops on the team with three touchdown receptions. He's the smallest of the receivers, standing at just 5'10" and weighing in at 175 pounds, but he's smart with the ball, and he knows how to stretch a field. If anyone is going to give USF's secondary any problems this Saturday, it will likely be Kashif Moore.