UConn is going Bowling > Wasabi Fenway Bowl v. Army (Saturday 12/27/25 @2:15 on ESPN)

[gampelcrazies]

Fenway was great last year. ACC opponent, easy for UConn fans to get to. But this year it kinda feels like a step back. Will go regardless but was hoping this time for a trip somewhere else

 

[Kolumbo]

At least Army won't be there to poach our players, but UConn won't either. Should be a huge crowd.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Hoophound]

It’s a blah matchup but it doesn’t really matter. We have a new coach coming in and there’s a great chance that our best players won’t even play in the game. I’ll watch and pull for a win, but I think our fan base has moved onto the future mentally for this year. I’d rather play Army in Fenway than play a solid P4 without our stars and get drilled. Yes, it’s disappointing but it isn’t too big a deal given the circumstances.

 

[CTBasketball]

Would expect a heavy amount of opt outs…

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Would expect a heavy amount of opt outs…

Agree. Who wouldn’t want to play in freezing cold temps against a service academy who takes every play serious.

 

[Austin316]

It’s about 10 wins, not the opponent

 

[mike012]

A chance to prove who truly is new Englands team playing in Boston again and a winnable game to make it 10.

 

[NHUConnfan]

Would have been nice to play in a different bowl. Cheap travel costs for team and fans though.

No offense, but this misses the point of what a bowl game should be. It's not just about the game, but also about the festivities. I've been to the Fenway Bowl for the past two years. The festivities really don't exist with this bowl game. It's just another game. It's one of the worst bowl games out there in this regard.

 

[gampelcrazies]

Would expect a heavy amount of opt outs…

tbh I would expect that with almost every other bowl option we would have

 

[UConnTrumbull]

No offense, but this misses the point of what a bowl game should be. It's not just about the game, but also about the festivities. I've been to the Fenway Bowl for the past two years. The festivities really don't exist with this bowl game. It's just another game. It's one of the worst bowl games out there in this regard.

Fenway was great last year but you’re right, no festivities whatsoever. Any players who played last year will be underwhelmed.

 

[ninety-nine]

No offense, but this misses the point of what a bowl game should be. It's not just about the game, but also about the festivities. I've been to the Fenway Bowl for the past two years. The festivities really don't exist with this bowl game. It's just another game. It's one of the worst bowl games out there in this regard.

See, I thought the atmosphere was fun. Fenway is cozy, has good concessions, and I like the feeling of UConn fans pouring into neighboring states and dominating venues like MSG and Fenway.

I'd agree that for fans who have to travel from outside the region, Fenway might be a disappointment.

 

[whalerfan]

I really wanted to go to Tampa for the Gasparilla Bowl. Can't go to this one as I have to work. Oh well, money saved.

 

[NHUConnfan]

The game last year was fine. But if you've ever been to another bowl game before, there are usually events the day before, there's a whole deal...and that quite literally does not exist with the Fenway Bowl. It's just a game. That's it.

 

[huskymedic]

HUSKIES WILL FACE ARMY AT WASABI FENWAY BOWL - University of Connecticut Athletics

STORRS, CT – The UConn Huskies are back in a bowl game for the second-straight season and will head back to Boston for the fourth annual Wasabi Fenway Bowl o...

uconnhuskies.com

-> "We're honored to accept the invitation to return to the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. Last year's experience was memorable—our victory over North Carolina, combined with our incredible fanbase helping set a Fenway Bowl attendance record, showed what UConn football is all about" stated interim head coach Gordon Sammis. "We're excited to build on that success and create more special memories at historic Fenway Park. Playing at such an iconic venue is a unique opportunity and our players have worked exceptionally hard this season to put themselves in position for a 10th win and what would be a historic season for UConn football. They've earned the chance to return to Boston and compete on this special stage once again." <-

 

[CashewCrew]

Disgusting outcome. 9-3 season and we get a (most likely) 6-6 Army, who finished 6th in the AAC. On top of that, there’s no novelty in playing the same bowl 2 years in a row - when does that ever happen? Just gross.

 

[king conn]

People need to get a grip. This is one of the best paying and prominent bowls a g5 can get into. And the date/ time is more in line with all the important bowls, on the espn flagship for lots of eyes

Army is renowned nationally no matter what, and this years version gives us a good chance at 10 wins and maybe even close to a top 25 finish. We were lucky to get it last year, and yes we are lucky to get it this year. Most years we would be in Myrtle Beach playing Coastal Carolina or Marshall making 500,000 and spending it all on travel and logistics.

 

[Bonamassa]

I will go but this is the worst. A boring Army offense and mIddling AAC team that can beat us because we can't stop the run. A no win situation.

 

[Rdkid]

Novelty of Fenway (even in second year), good clash of styles, Army and their presence. Will be good UConn crowd again (maybe even bigger with better weather and 2:30 start). Short travel puts more dough in UConn coffers. Saturday game post-Christmas versus some mid-week pre-holiday game. Sign me up to root my ass off for 10 wins without plane, hotel costs.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[ZooCougar]

We get nothing for winning and risk lots for losing.

 

[Palatine]

Will Candle be able to watch and assess the team during the bowl prep period?

Does anyone have the real answer?

 

[Scoe]

Not liking this when the news first hit me but I'm easing into it. Last year I believe we only had 1 opt out so hopefully we don't have a mass exodus of them. Time to insert Oklahoma drills back into practice at least we have played option teams this year.

 

[ninety-nine]

The game last year was fine. But if you've ever been to another bowl game before, there are usually events the day before, there's a whole deal...and that quite literally does not exist with the Fenway Bowl. It's just a game. That's it.

I have not, so I guess my expectations are fairly low. Plus I'm not one who can afford to spend money on lodging, etc.

 

[CTBasketball]

Fenway was great last year. ACC opponent, easy for UConn fans to get to. But this year it kinda feels like a step back. Will go regardless but was hoping this time for a trip somewhere else

Fenway sucks for football, there’s no usual day-of events like normal bowls, it’s just a very mid bowl. When you throw in the weather too it’s a no-brainer why no P4 teams want to go here.

But we still gotta show up…