After bye week, UConn looks to stay hot vs. Wake Forest

Connecticut had a week off going into its game against Wake Forest. That might add to the Huskies’ energy when they face the Demon Deacons on Saturday in East Hartford, Conn.Connecticut (4-2) is riding a three-game winning streak.”I haven’t felt that our team has been fatigued,” Huskies coach Jim Mora said. “I think our team did a good job this whole offseason of pushing and building some endurance. I think that’s going to help us down the stretch.”Wake Forest (2-4) leaves the state of North Carolina for the first time this season.The Demon Deacons have defeated only one Football Bowl Subdivision team in 2024.”You have to ignore their record and look at the way they play on film,” Mora said. “They’ve got experience at a key position, which is quarterback. Hank Bachmeier, who I actually recruited when I was at UCLA. He has got a lot of snaps, very experienced.”Mora has a photo of him posing with Bachmeier, who’s in his first season with the Demon Deacons.Wake Forest was roughed up by No. 10 Clemson on Saturday, losing 49-14 at home.”We have a chance to have a good year,” Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson said. “We’re sitting here 2-4 and lost to two top 10 teams and lost two one-score games.”UConn hasn’t played since a 29-20 victory against visiting Temple on Oct. 5. The extra time off before facing Wake Forest likely will be helpful for the Huskies.The Demon Deacons’ unorthodox offense will provide a different challenge for UConn’s defense.

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