The UConn Huskies are set to face the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2024 Wasabi Fenway Bowl in Boston, marking their second bowl appearance in three seasons under head coach Jim Mora. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN and the ESPN app, with kickoff scheduled for 11 am. This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams, with UNC leading the all-time series 3-0. The Huskies closed out the regular season with an eighth win, marking their first winning season since 2010.
The last meeting between UConn and UNC in 2009 ended in a 12-10 victory for the Tar Heels. UConn had taken a 10-0 lead late in the game, but UNC rallied to secure the win with a safety and a late touchdown. The Huskies are looking to grab their ninth win of the season, a feat achieved only twice in program history.
The Tar Heels finished the regular season 6-6 and will rely on star running back Omarion Hampton to lead their offense in the bowl game. UConn has a history of struggling against ACC teams, with a 7-28 all-time record against the conference. The Huskies are also looking to improve their bowl game record against ACC opponents, having lost their only previous matchup to Wake Forest in 2007. The team is determined to secure a win against North Carolina and end the season on a high note.
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