Full 2023 Schedule Screenshot From AD David Benedict

[Drew]

On the right hand side of this screenshot you can see the 2023 schedule which has now been finalized with the additions of games at Rice and at UMass

 

[Drew]

Full summary of changes:

 

[Drew]

And full schedule if you can’t read it

 

[Exit 4]

Sorta of weird how this came about from AD David Benedict.

 

[noeynox]

Road warriors to end the season.

 

[freescooter]

I hope that will always be UMass going forward

 

[Platt81]

Road warriors to end the season.

I kinda love that selfishly. Get us some beautiful fall days and nights for games instead of frigid cold. And I 100% mean this from a fan perspective.

 

[uconnric]

Looks like a schedule that should make us bowl eligible. Game at Rice is a plus for recruiting in Texas. Continue to have a few ACC opponents.

 

[SubbaBub]

It's a nice balance of winnable vs attractive games. There won't be any excuses to not make a run at bowl eligibility, especially on 2023.

 

[Skiblets]

All Saturday games too. No short weeks CBS contract a big help in that regard

 

[Drew]

All Saturday games too. No short weeks CBS contract a big help in that regard

This can change up until May 2023. TV has a say in that.

 

[NowInStorrs]

I might have to go to that Georgia State game.

 

[UConnRock]

Rice is a nice addition. Both of my kids are going to Rice now and it will be a good time to visit

 

[shizzle787]

Very possible Liberty will cancel with us due to them moving to C-USA and needing to make room on their schedule. Keep that in mind. If that is the case, I hope that we schedule the away half of a P5 home and home series.

 

[shizzle787]

TV (My projections):
CBS Sports: 6 home games, @Liberty
SEC Network: @Tennessee
ACC Network: @BC
NESN: @UMass
ESPN+: @Georgia State, @Rice

 

[shizzle787]

Also, I am hoping we can get an annual series with BC second to last week of the season. That way we could finish out every year the following way:

9. FCS home game
10. Army H/H
11. BC H/H
12. UMass H/H

 

[mikedog10]

Also, I am hoping we can get an annual series with BC second to last week of the season. That way we could finish out every year the following way:

9. FCS home game
10. Army H/H
11. BC H/H
12. UMass H/H

I like the idea. BC may not be thrilled about it now, but will be grateful to have us on their schedule regularly in a few years.

 

[TheDrifter75]

Also, I am hoping we can get an annual series with BC second to last week of the season. That way we could finish out every year the following way:

9. FCS home game
10. Army H/H
11. BC H/H
12. UMass H/H

I don't think BC will want a regular non conference late season loss in their schedule.

 

[giddyup]

Rice is a nice addition. Both of my kids are going to Rice now and it will be a good time to visit

Phenomenal academic school. Congrats

 

[History Geek]

Also, I am hoping we can get an annual series with BC second to last week of the season. That way we could finish out every year the following way:

9. FCS home game
10. Army H/H
11. BC H/H
12. UMass H/H

I would love that

 

[WhereYouAt]

Very possible Liberty will cancel with us due to them moving to C-USA and needing to make room on their schedule. Keep that in mind. If that is the case, I hope that we schedule the away half of a P5 home and home series.

We aren't the only ones they'll need to cancel so maybe we can take someone off their schedule, be nice to get their game at South Carolina that year.

 

[Jimdish255]

Heads up for anyone thinking about the FIU game in Miami. Busy weekend and flight costs fluctuating. A couple of hotels seem to have the week locked down but there are still some good options. I may still go but probably just staying north except for game day.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

2022 opponents: Eight 2021 bowl participants (Michigan, NC St, Fresno St, Army, Ball St, BCU, and subject to change Liberty)

2023: Six 2021 bowl participants (NC St, Tennessee, Utah St, Georgia St, BCU, and subject to change Liberty)

 

[uconndogs]

That's a terrific schedule and hats off to the AD for getting that done.

With that said, from where we sit today, anyone who expects us to go bowling next season on a winning record will be sorely disappointed, because it isn't happening.

Progress would be 4 wins and competitive in most of the games. Michigan, NC State and BC (deep sigh) may throttle us.

 

[UConnRock]

Phenomenal academic school. Congrats

Thanks, the academics at Rice are really challenging. Between the tough admissions/academics and a small undergrad enrollment (4000 or so) football recruiting is a challenge. I suspect that their transition to the AAC will be a bit bumpy. Rice still harkens back to their SWC days, but the attendance in the 50K capacity stadium is sparse at around 15K-20K. UConn is lucky to get them in October as the late August/September games can be brutal with the heat and humidity.