UConn clinches dramatic 48-45 win over FAU Saturday
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Boca Raton, Fla. — UConn defeated Florida Atlantic 48-45 on Saturday as Cam Edwards scored a one-yard touchdown with 26 seconds remaining and FAU missed a 36-yard field goal that would have tied the game. Joe Fagnano threw three touchdown passes and rushed to help sustain drives, while FAU quarterback Caden Veltkamp passed for 494 yards and the teams combined for over 850 passing yards. Special teams and turnovers contributed, including an interception and a forced fumble, notably. The victory gives UConn back-to-back nine-win regular seasons for the first time in program history. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. UConn entered the regular-season finale with an 8-3 record.
- 2. UConn built a 21–24 point lead in the first quarter.
- 3. FAU mounted a comeback, finishing with 687 total yards and 494 passing yards by Veltkamp.
- 4. Cam Edwards scored a one-yard touchdown with 26 seconds remaining to give UConn the lead.
- 5. FAU missed a 36-yard field goal with 26 seconds left; UConn won 48-45.
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