Merrimack vs Connecticut Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The Merrimack Warriors continue a road trip to begin the 2024 season with a game this week in Connecticut against the Connecticut Huskies. Merrimack is winless on the year and have dropped four of the last five dating back to last season. Defensively Merrimack had a ton of issues against Air Force giving up 21 points on 237 total yards of offense. The Merrimack offense struggled immensely compiling just 217 yards and scored just six points after committing 3 turnovers in the game. For other college Football action see our College Football Picks.

Malakai Anthony led the way for the Merrimack offense completing 14 passes for 74 yards. Ayden Pereira came on to complete 3 passes for 29 yards and one touchdown. Jermaine Corbett led the team with 59 yards on 8 carries. Jalen McDonald was the primary target in the Merrimack offense with 31 yards and one touchdown on five receptions.

The UConn Huskies will make their way home in Week 2 winless on the year following an abysmal 43 point loss against Maryland. Offensively UConn did move the ball well compiling 310 yards but turned the ball over three times scoring to seven points in the loss. Defensively UConn was obliterated giving up fifty points on 629 total yards of offense.

Joseph Fagnano led the way for the UConn offense completing 8 passes for 149 yards and one score in the game. Durrell Robinson was the top ball carrier with 34 yards on 7 carries. Skyler Bell led the team with 141 yards on five receptions and TJ Sheffield added two catches for 32 yards and one score.

This is a matchup between two of the worst teams in the country, but UConn has the edge. Look for the Huskies to overwhelm a terrible Merrimack team leading to a victory. Take the Huskies to put it all together this week as they get a home win and cover for their first victory of 2024. Final Score Prediction, UConn Huskies win and cover 35-13.