UConn Huskies running back Robert Burns (30) celebrates after a big run during the game as the Fresno State Bulldogs take on the UConn Huskies on October 1, 2022, at the Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Devontae Houston rushed for 105 yards and his 17-yard touchdown run with 2:20 remaining helped UConn beat Fresno State 19-14 on Saturday.
Zion Turner passed for 130 yards with one touchdown, and Kevens Clercius had 79 yards receiving for UConn (2-4). Tre Wortham and Ian Swenson each had an interception for the Huskies' defense.
Wortham returned his pick 24 yards into the red zone, leading to Turner's 5-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Turner. The two-point conversion attempt failed to keep it 14-12 in the third quarter.
Logan Fife threw for 157 yards and two interceptions for Fresno State (1-3).
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The first touchdown of the game came in the second quarter when Nikko Remigio broke six tackles on an 87-yard punt return for Fresno State.
