Halftime: UConn 14 - Louisville 13

A back and forth game here at the Rent this afternoon. UConn struck first with 10:50 left in the first quarter on a 16 yard dash by Andre Dixon, which capped off a 6 play, 61 yard drive. The drive was set up thanks to an interception by Redshirt Freshman Blidi Wreh-Wilson off a Lawrence Wilson tip. After a Louisville punt, UConn threatened again, pushing deep into the Louisville red zone thanks to a nice 26 yard run by Andre Dixon and a 3rd down pass interference call on Louisville. However, UConn couldn't capitalize, as 2 false starts in the red zone pushed the Huskies back and Dave Teggart missed a 27 yard field goal wide right. Louisville tied the game on their next possession, capping of a 19 play 80 yard drive in which they completed 4 consecutive 3rd downs. On 4th and Goal from the 1 yard line Louisville running back Bilal Powell punched in the touchdown on a bootleg to the left. UConn took the lead back quickly, as Endres completed a beautiful pass along the left sideline to Kashif Moore for 67 yards, and eventually set up an Andre Dixon 1 yard run up the middle for the touchdown. Louisville follwed up with an 8 play 77 yard touchdown drive of their own and attempted to tie. UConn blocked the first extra point attempt, however, Redshirt Freshman Jerome Junior was called for offsides. On the ensuing re-kick, Louisville kicker Ryan Payne missed the extra point wide right. The score at halftime now stands UConn 14, Louisville 13. Andre Dixon leads UConn on the ground with 16 rushes for 84 yards and 2 touchdowns. Cody Endres is 6 of 13 for 141 yards and 1 interception, coming at the end of the half.