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Full two-deep

Starters

  1. QBKalieb Osborne
  2. RBKenji Christian
  3. WRJavon Brown
  4. TEXavier Watson
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    76
    Kalieb OsborneRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    61
    Tucker McDonaldRS JR
  3. 4
    61
    Jake MerklingerRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
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Defense starters

  1. LDEAvery Dunn
  2. LDTEsean Carter
  3. RDTTahjae Mullix
  4. RDEAnas Luqman
  5. WLBK'Von Sherman
  6. MLBJohn Lista
  7. STARJayden Davis
  8. LCBJayden Price
  9. SSSaxton Suchanic
  10. FSBraedyn Moore
  11. RCBZion Paret
RB
  1. 3
    83
    Kenji ChristianRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 23
    72
    Cyncir BowersJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 6
    69
    Trey CornistRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 19
    81
    Javon BrownRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    68
    Zy'marion LangRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

UConn Huskies plays North Carolina at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the UConn depth chart so far in Week 9.

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachJason Candle1st season — unverified
Offensive CoordinatorNunzio Campanile
Defensive CoordinatorRyan Manalac
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
34.4
Yards/G
437.6
Pass Yds/G
246.9
Rush Yds/G
190.8
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
40.00%
Total TD
37
Sacks
14
TFL
30
INT
4
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #95 IN WS POWER
Results this season-14.3 pts

Lost to Maryland Terrapins in week 2.

2025 SP+: -6.3

85%

Roster talent: 47th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #110 national

6%

Returning production: 2%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −14.3 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

37 adds in two-deep · avg 70 OVR · top add: I. Switzer (LT, 85, from Toledo)

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UConn transfer portal

UConn Huskies transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

35 transfers on the UConn depth chart, 15 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

UConn Starting Quarterback

UConn Huskies starting lineup

UConn starting lineup: QB Kalieb Osborne, RB Kenji Christian, WR-X Javon Brown, TE Xavier Watson. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Kalieb Osborne is the projected starting quarterback for UConn as of November 1, 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 November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Kalieb Osborne · QBKenji Christian · RBJavon Brown · WR-XXavier Watson · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is UConn's starting quarterback?
Kalieb Osborne is the projected starting quarterback for UConn as of November 1, 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 November 1, 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 North Carolina at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.
Full UConn rosterEvery player, linked

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, Jake Merklinger

RB: Kenji Christian, Cyncir Bowers, Trey Cornist

Defense

DE: Avery Dunn, Zakaih Saez, Chamberlain Campbell

DT: Esean Carter, 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

STAR: Jayden Davis, Hayden Pegg, Kylish Hicks

CB: Jayden Price, Moussa Kane

SS: Saxton Suchanic, Ty McKinstry

FS: Braedyn Moore, Tracy Revels

CB: Zion Paret, Renick Dorilas

Special Teams

PT: Tommy Warner

PK: Jack O'Connor, Mike Baker

KO: Jack O'Connor, Mike Baker

LS: David LaGanga

H: Tommy Warner

PR: Julian Allen

KR: Kenji Christian, Julian Allen