Offensive line is serviceable but still rusty. Defensive line goes on a terror. Offensive backfield does a serviceable job with ball security; good ball decisions by Shirrefs in particular. Arkeel Newsome busts out at least a few big plays. Receiving corps for the most part do a good job with bringing in the ball. I don't see a bunch of plays for huge YAC, at least not until they get into an offensive groove throughout the season. Defensive backs do a solid job of not giving up big plays, thanks in part to pressure up front. I can see a handful of missed tackles due to jitters, but overall, the defense settles down, especially in second half. Not a ton of major hiccups on special teams, either, in terms of missed kicks or turnovers.
FINAL SCORE:
UConn 31, Nova 17