UConn Huskies vs Army Black Knights Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 12/27/2025

Game Time: 2:15 pm ET, Saturday, December 27, 2025

Venue:  Fenway Park, Boston, MA

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  UConn +8.5, Army -8.5; Over/Under:  43.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  UConn +8.5, Army -8.5; Over/Under:  44 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  UConn +8.5, Army -8.5; Over/Under:  43.5 points

UConn Huskies:  9-3 (0-0) (FBS Independent)

Army Black Knights:  6-6 (4-5) (7th place, American)

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UConn Huskies:  won their last game on the road against the Florida Atlantic Owls 48-45.

Army Black Knights:  lost their last game at a neutral site against the Navy Midshipmen 17-16.

UConn is entering this game with a 9-3 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their conference games too. They are 6-0 in their home games, 3-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, and they will be at a neutral site for this game. They won their last game against FAU 48-45. Joe Fagnano was the starting QB and he completed 33/46 passes for 446 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Camryn Edwards led the team in rushing yards with 101 and 2 TDs. Skyler Bell led the receivers with 125 receiving yards on 8 receptions. Bryun Parham led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Donovan Branch led the defense in sacks with 1. Malachi McLean came away with the only interception for them in that one.

 

 

 

Army is entering this game with a 6-6 record overall and they have a 4-5 record in their conference games too. They are 2-3 in their home games, 4-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-1 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at a neutral site for this game. They lost their last game against Navy 17-16. Cale Hellums was the starting QB and he completed 5/10 passes for 82 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Cale Hellums led the team in rushing yards with 100 and 1 TD. Noah Short led the receivers with 51 receiving yards on 3 receptions. Collin Matteson and Andon Thomas each led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 6 assisted tackles while Jack Bousum led the defense in sacks with 1.5. Justin Weaver came away with the only interception for them in that one.

The current betting odds have UConn listed as an 8.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. UConn has looked really good in their games this season with their 9-3 record overall which is a great year for their program since they don't play in a conference. They haven't played in any neutral site games this year so this will be their first, playing in the Fenway Bowl. Meanwhile, Army hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 6-6 record overall and their 4-5 conference record which had them right in the middle of the American Conference. They have played in a neutral site game this year and they are 0-1 in those. Army had a terrible start to the season and they looked a lot better in the 2nd half of the year, but they didn't have a great defense this season and their offense was really up and down too. They haven't been blowing out many opponents in their wins this season either, and their regular season ended in disappointment with a tight 17-16 loss to Navy in the game that mattered most to them. UConn isn't in a great situation here with their head coach leaving, but they still had a really good season with some impressive wins and will be looking to finish strong here. Their defense hasn't looked great as they have also been giving up a ton of points, but they have had a great offense that has been putting up a ton of points all year. Army's offense will be tough to defend, but UConn is going to put up points too and they have the talent to keep this a tighter game if they don't win. The best way to place a bet here is on UConn to cover the spread in this game. 

UConn Army Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, December 27, 2025 (2:15 pm ET start time) is UConn 33 Army 30.

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UConn Huskies: 4-0 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points. 5-2 ATS after allowing 37 points or more last game. 11-6 ATS in games played on a grass field. 5-0 UNDER in minor bowl games (played in December). 6-2 UNDER as a neutral field underdog.

Army Black Knights: 3-6 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points. 1-4 ATS against teams with a turnover margin of +1 per game or better. 5-10 ATS as a neutral field favorite. 5-0 UNDER off a loss against a conference rival. 8-3 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive straight up losses.

UConn Huskies:  T. Chiaokhiao-Bowman (WR) Questionable - Knee.

Army Black Knights:  S. Shannon (RB) Questionable - Undisclosed. T. Olawole (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Gray (DL) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Poe (DL) Questionable - Undisclosed. M. Gemma (DL) Questionable - Undisclosed. E. Washington (QB) Out - Knee.

"We're honored to accept the invitation to return to the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. Last year's experience was memorable—our victory over North Carolina, combined with our incredible fanbase helping set a Fenway Bowl attendance record, showed what UConn football is all about. We're excited to build on that success and create more special memories at historic Fenway Park. Playing at such an iconic venue is a unique opportunity and our players have worked exceptionally hard this season to put themselves in position for a 10th win and what would be a historic season for UConn football. They've earned the chance to return to Boston and compete on this special stage once again." - Gordon Sammis on his team playing in the Fenway Bowl.

“Tried to bring some pressure on them. Good throw and good catch.” - Jeff Monken after his team’s loss against Navy in their regular season finale. 

WR Porter, Shamar

WR Bell, Skyler

WR Murphy, Reymello

TE Honig, Alex

QB Fagnano, Joe

RB Edwards, Cam

WR Anderson, Brady

TE Poloskey, Parker

QB Hellums, Cale

SB Smith, Carson

SB Howard, Samari 

RB Short, Noah

Passing: Joe Fagnano (3,448)

Rushing: Cam Edwards (1,132)

Receiving: Skyler Bell (1,278)

Touchdowns: Cam Edwards (15)

Passing: Cale Hellums (586)

Rushing: Cale Hellums (1,178)

Receiving: Brady Anderson (381)

Touchdowns: Cale Hellums (16)

Coaches:

UConn Huskies: Gordon Sammis (Interim)

Army Black Knights: Jeff Monken (12th season)