EAST HARTFORD — Three turnovers helped North Carolina beat UConn 38–21 Saturday, November 7, leaving the Huskies 4–5.
The Tar Heels converted the turnovers into 21 points, according to UConn Athletics. North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns as his team improved to 5–4.
UConn trailed 28–14 at halftime but pulled within seven when Cyncir Bowers scored on a 13-yard run early in the third quarter. North Carolina answered with a field goal, then held the Huskies scoreless for the rest of the game.
Kalieb Osborne completed 17 of 35 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns, with two interceptions and a lost fumble. Ryder Treadway caught four passes for 82 yards and a touchdown. Hayden Pegg made a career-high 12 tackles.
The game drew 36,901 to Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. UConn next hosts James Madison Saturday, November 14, at noon.