Connecticut Huskies vs Army Black Knights – Wasabi Fenway Bowl – Dec 27, 2025
The 2025 Wasabi Fenway Bowl is set for Saturday, December 27, at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. The Connecticut Huskies will take on the Army Black Knights in this postseason game. Fans can watch the game on ESPN at 2:15 PM.
Connecticut comes into the game with a 9-3 record, having performed well at home with a 6-0 record. Army holds a 6-5 record for the season, showing more strength on the road with a 4-2 record. The game is expected to be close, with Army slightly favored by the odds.
Connecticut Team Preview
The Connecticut Huskies are coming off a win against the Florida Atlantic Owls. They scored 48 points and allowed 45. In this game, they had 446 passing yards and 155 rushing yards.
Throughout the season, the Huskies have been strong in the air. They rank 8th in passing yards with 3606. Their top quarterback, Joe Fagnano, has 3441 passing yards and 28 touchdowns.
On the ground, the Huskies have 1982 rushing yards, ranking them 65th. Cam Edwards leads the team with 1132 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. Their defense ranks 109th in points allowed, showing room for improvement.
Army Team Preview
The Army Black Knights recently played a close game against the UTSA Roadrunners, winning 27-24. They had 237 rushing yards, showing strength in their ground game. They also kept their mistakes low with no fumbles or interceptions.
In a previous home game, the Black Knights lost by one point to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 26-25. They gained 247 rushing yards and had 19 first downs. However, they faced challenges in passing, totaling only 64 passing yards.
Earlier in the season, Army won a tight game against the Temple Owls, 14-13, at home. The Black Knights rushed for 228 yards and had 20 first downs. They maintained control with no fumbles or interceptions during the game.
Wasabi Fenway Bowl Betting Prediction
The Connecticut Huskies have shown strong offensive numbers this season. They rank 14th in points for, scoring 443. Their passing game stands out, ranking 8th with 3,606 yards. This offensive strength could help them keep the game close against Army.
Army’s offense relies heavily on the run, ranking 9th with 2,839 rushing yards. However, their passing game ranks last, which might make them predictable. Connecticut’s defense, with its 7th-ranked sack rate, could exploit this and slow down Army’s offense.
On defense, Connecticut ranks lower in points against, sitting at 109th. Army’s defense is better, allowing 248 points for a 77th ranking. However, Connecticut’s ability to force turnovers with interceptions and fumbles recovered could disrupt Army’s game plan.
- Pick: Connecticut +3.0 (-109)
