FBS Independent · 2026

Updated Aug 30, 2026

UConn schedule

The TailgateNinjas model projects UConn to finish 5-6 in 2026, the most likely of any record at 25%, averaging 4.9 wins across 11 rated games. Updated August 29, 2026.

Projected record

5-6

25% likely

Expected wins

4.9

11 rated games

Vegas win total

5.5

market

Model vs market

-0.6

we're lower

Every game

Win probability from our model. Non-FBS opponents aren't rated, so those games show no number.

How the season could end

The chance of each final record, from the per-game probabilities above. Records under 1% are hidden.

  • 5-625%
  • 4-722%
  • 6-520%
  • 3-813%
  • 7-411%
  • 2-95%
  • 8-34%

Hardest game

vs James Madison

Week 11 · 21% to win

Easiest game

vs UMass

Week 8 · 81% to win

Swing games

Closest to a coin flip — where the season actually gets decided.

Maryland 45%Southern Miss 50%Air Force 49%