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Fourth-quarter failure: Takeaways from UConn football’s 24-21 loss at Miami of Ohio

UConn dropped to a 2-2 record after surrendering a fourteen-point advantage on the road, falling 24-21 to Miami of Ohio. The Huskies initially dominated the opening quarter with two quick touchdowns, but head coach Chuck Martin changed tactics to let sophomore quarterback David McComb escape the pocket and jumpstart the home team's offense.

McComb threw for 312 yards and a pair of scores while adding another touchdown on the ground before exiting with an injury in the fourth period. UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne struggled to maintain rhythm after a promising start, suffering a fumble and having potential game-changing plays nullified by penalties.

An apparent pass interference no-call in the final minutes sealed the disappointing defeat for the visitors. The Huskies will host Syracuse at Rentschler Field next Saturday seeking to bounce back from the meltdown.

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