SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Jim Mora said Saturday’s game at Syracuse would reveal a lot about his UConn football team, and he was right.

The Huskies showed they can compete with a power conference opponent through three quarters, but in order to see improvement from last season, they have to be able to put those games away.

Defensively, the week-to-week improvement was clear early as the Huskies overwhelmed their old Big East rivals, holding the Orange under 200 total yards through the first three quarters. They dominated in short yardage, pressured the quarterback and created their first two turnovers – an interception and a fumble – of the season.

But the offense couldn’t put the nail in the coffin and a few late-game mistakes cost the victory.

The quick passing game that was so effective

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