UConn Huskies Depth Chart

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FBS Independents1-1 (2026)#110 Recruiting2% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    70
    Kalieb OsborneRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    55
    Tucker McDonaldRS JR
RB
  1. 3
    77
    Kenji ChristianRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 23
    66
    Cyncir BowersJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 6
    63
    Trey CornistRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 19
    75
    Javon BrownRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    62
    Zy'marion LangRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 11
    78
    Ryder TreadwaySO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    66
    Shamar PorterRS JR/TR
SLOT
  1. 9
    64
    Julian AllenRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    59
    JD WilloughbyRS JR/TR
TE
  1. 83
    72
    Xavier WatsonRS FR
    Starter
  2. 80
    67
    Alex GodavitarneRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 78
    79
    Isiah SwitzerRS FR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 67
    75
    Hannes HammerRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 55
    65
    Fred JohnsonRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 56
    59
    Tamarus WalkerRS JR/TR
C
  1. 58
    79
    Terrence MooreRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 52
    66
    Deron McLaughlinRS SO
RG
  1. 69
    65
    Ty ChanRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 73
    65
    Raphael Greene-NyarkoRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 79
    78
    Christian RichterRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 77
    59
    Mason HowardRS SR/TR

Next game kickoff time

UConn Huskies plays Southern Miss away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachJason Candle1st season — unverified
Offensive CoordinatorNunzio Campanile
Defensive CoordinatorRyan Manalac

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Southern Miss · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Kalieb Osborne — starting quarterback for UConnHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for UConn
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #101 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to Maryland Terrapins, who wasn't ranked, in week 2.

    2025 SP+: -6.3

    85%

    Roster talent: 47th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #110 national

    6%

    Returning production: 2%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    39 adds in two-deep · avg 70 OVR · top add: K. Sherman (WLB, 81, from Toledo)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach UConnTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for UConn?

    UConn Huskies starting lineup

    Kalieb Osborne is the projected starting quarterback for UConn as of September 16, 2026. Tucker McDonald is listed second.

    UConn also projects Kenji Christian at running back, Javon Brown at wide receiver and Xavier Watson at tight end.

    The full UConn Huskies two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Kalieb Osborne · QBKenji Christian · RBJavon Brown · WR-XXavier Watson · TE

    Common questions

    Who is UConn's starting quarterback?
    Kalieb Osborne is the projected starting quarterback for UConn as of September 16, 2026. Tucker McDonald is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for UConn?
    Kenji Christian is the projected starter at running back for UConn, with Cyncir Bowers listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for UConn?
    Javon Brown is the projected starter at wide receiver for UConn, with Zy'marion Lang listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for UConn?
    Xavier Watson is the projected starter at tight end for UConn, with Alex Godavitarne listed second.
    When was the UConn Huskies depth chart last updated?
    The UConn Huskies depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was UConn's record last season?
    UConn Huskies finished 9-4 (0-0 in FBS Independents play).
    When does UConn Huskies play next?
    UConn Huskies plays Southern Miss away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

    Full UConn roster

    Every player on the UConn Huskies depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Javon Brown, Zy'marion Lang

    WR: Ryder Treadway, Shamar Porter

    WR: Julian Allen, JD Willoughby

    LT: Isiah Switzer, Hannes Hammer

    LG: Fred Johnson, Tamarus Walker

    C: Terrence Moore, Deron McLaughlin

    RG: Ty Chan, Raphael Greene-Nyarko

    RT: Christian Richter, Mason Howard

    TE: Xavier Watson, Alex Godavitarne

    QB: Kalieb Osborne, Tucker McDonald

    RB: Kenji Christian, Cyncir Bowers, Trey Cornist

    Defense

    DE: Avery Dunn, Zakaih Saez, Chamberlain Campbell

    DT: Desmond Aladuge, Melvin Hills III

    DT: Tahjae Mullix, Andrew Laurich

    DE: Anas Luqman, Shamar Riser-Pressley, Joshua Mickens

    WLB: K'Von Sherman, Rickey Williams

    MLB: John Lista, Luke Murphy

    CB: Jayden Price, Moussa Kane

    SS: Saxton Suchanic, Ty McKinstry

    FS: Braedyn Moore, Tracy Revels

    CB: Zion Paret, Renick Dorilas

    NB: Jayden Davis, Kylish Hicks

    RES: Jake Merklinger

    Special Teams

    PT: Tommy Warner

    PK: Jack O'Connor, Mike Baker

    KO: Jack O'Connor, Mike Baker

    LS: David LaGanga

    H: Tommy Warner, Spencer Sullins

    PR: Julian Allen

    KR: Kenji Christian, Julian Allen