2004 Connecticut Huskies football team

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The 2004 Connecticut Huskies football team represented the University of Connecticut as a member of the Big East Conference during the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Randy Edsall, the Huskies compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, placing fifth in the Big East. Connecticut was invited to a bowl game for the first time in program history, defeating Toledo in the Motor City Bowl.[1] The team played home games at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.

ConferenceBig East Conference
Record8–4 (3–3 Big East)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorNorries Wilson (3rd season)
Quick facts Connecticut Huskies football, Motor City Bowl champion ...
2004 Connecticut Huskies football
Motor City Bowl champion
Motor City Bowl, W 39–10 vs. Toledo
ConferenceBig East Conference
Record8–4 (3–3 Big East)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorNorries Wilson (3rd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorHank Hughes (3rd season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumRentschler Field
Seasons
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2004 Big East Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 21 Boston College + 4–2  9–3 
No. 25 Pittsburgh $+ 4–2  8–4 
West Virginia + 4–2  8–4 
Syracuse + 4–2  6–6 
Connecticut 3–3  8–4 
Rutgers 1–5  4–7 
Temple 1–5  2–9 
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • + – Conference co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll
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Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 412:00 pmMurray State*
W 52–1435,129
September 1112:00 pmDuke*
  • Rentschler Field
  • East Hartford, CT
W 22–2040,000
September 178:00 pmat Boston College
ESPN2L 7–2742,564
September 2512:00 pmArmy*
  • Rentschler Field
  • East Hartford, CT
W 40–340,000
September 307:00 pmPittsburgh
  • Rentschler Field
  • East Hartford, CT
ESPN2W 29–1740,000
October 137:30 pmNo. 17 West Virginia
  • Rentschler Field
  • East Hartford, CT
ESPN2L 19–3140,000
October 2312:00 pmTempledagger
  • Rentschler Field
  • East Hartford, CT
W 45–3140,000
October 301:30 pmat Syracuse
L 30–4234,545
November 131:00 pmat Georgia Tech*
L 10–3043,577
November 2012:00 pmBuffalo*
  • Rentschler Field
  • East Hartford, CT
W 29–040,000
November 2510:00 amat Rutgers
ESPN2W 41–3520,224
December 275:30 pmvs. Toledo*
ESPN2W 39–1052,552
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time
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Game summaries

Murray State

Murray State Racers at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Racers 7 7 0014
Huskies 7 7 281052
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at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

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First quarter
  • CONN – Matt Lawrence 34-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 11:16. Huskies 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 2:20.
  • MURR – Nick Turner 3-yard run (Morgan Riley kick), 9:15. Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 1:51.

Second quarter

  • CONN – Matt Lawrence 3-yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), 9:03. Huskies 14–7. Drive: 15 plays, 66 yards, 5:15.
  • MURR – Nick Turner 94-yard kickoff return (Morgan Riley kick), 8:48. Tied 14–14.

Third quarter

  • CONN – Jason Williams 40-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 11:44. Huskies 21–14. Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 0:15.
  • CONN – Keron Henry 31-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 7:16. Huskies 28–14. Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 0:45.
  • CONN – Jason Williams 80-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 5:44. Huskies 35–14. Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:11.
  • CONN – Dan Murray 61-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 0:00. Huskies 42–14. Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 1:42.

Fourth quarter

  • CONN – Alfred Fincher 16-yard interception return (Matt Nuzie kick), 7:35. Huskies 49–14.
  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 22-yard field goal, 2:40. Huskies 52–14. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 0:10.
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More information Statistics, MURR ...
StatisticsMURRCONN
First downs1023
Total yards167530
Rushing yards76144
Passing yards91386
Turnovers12
Penalties–yards2–200–0
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Murray StatePassingAdam Fisher5/8, 78 yards
RushingRon Lane10 rushes, 39 yards
ReceivingDaniel Rumley2 receptions, 53 yards
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky19/29, 382 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT
RushingMatt Lawrence18 rushes, 76 yards, TD
ReceivingJason Williams4 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TD
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Duke

See also: 2004 Duke Blue Devils football team
Duke Blue Devils at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 7 6 7020
Huskies 3 0 31622
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at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: September 11
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 40,000
  • Box score
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First quarter
  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 21-yard field goal, 5:57. Huskies 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 32 yards, 3:44.
  • DUKE – John Talley 62-yard interception return (Matt Brooks kick), 2:55. Blue Devils 7–3.

Second quarter

  • DUKE – Matt Brooks 24-yard field goal, 12:05. Blue Devils 10–3. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 1:53.
  • DUKE – Matt Brooks 36-yard field goal, 8:20. Blue Devils 13–3. Drive: 6 plays, 23 yards, 1:40.

Third quarter

  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 23-yard field goal, 6:41. Blue Devils 13–6. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:09.
  • DUKE – Calen Powell 2-yard pass from Chris Dapolito (Matt Brooks kick), 2:00. Blue Devils 20–6. Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 2:35.

Fourth quarter

  • CONN – Cornell Brockington 1-yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), 11:05. Blue Devils 20–13. Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 5:04.
  • CONN – Justin Perkins 27-yard interception return (kick failed), 10:14. Blue Devils 20–19.
  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 21-yard field goal, 3:40. Huskies 22–20. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:36.
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More information Statistics, DUKE ...
StatisticsDUKECONN
First downs1216
Total yards245402
Rushing yards61112
Passing yards184290
Turnovers22
Penalties–yards5–436–79
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DukePassingChris Dapolito12/21, 129 yards, TD, INT
RushingAaron Fryer20 rushes, 59 yards
ReceivingRonnie Elliott3 receptions, 46 yards
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky23/34, 290 yards, INT
RushingCornell Brockington20 rushes, 78 yards, TD
ReceivingKeron Henry8 receptions, 112 yards
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At Boston College

See also: 2004 Boston College Eagles football team
Connecticut Huskies at Boston College Eagles – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Huskies 0 7 007
Eagles 7 10 01027
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at Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

  • Date: September 17
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 42,564
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Box score
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First quarter
  • BC – Joel Hazard 12-yard pass from Paul Peterson (Ryan Ohliger kick), 14:12. Eagles 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 13 yards, 0:28.

Second quarter

  • BC – Ryan Ohliger 42-yard field goal, 11:44. Eagles 10–0. Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 5:43.
  • BC – Andre Callender 1-yard run (Ryan Ohliger kick), 4:27. Eagles 17–0. Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 3:22.
  • CONN – Cornell Brockington 7-yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), 0:50. Eagles 17–7. Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 3:22.

Third quarter

  • No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

  • BC – Grant Adams 34-yard pass from Paul Peterson (Ryan Ohliger kick), 12:20. Eagles 24–7. Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:49.
  • BC – Ryan Ohliger 37-yard field goal, 5:04. Eagles 27–7. Drive: 10 plays, 26 yards, 5:11.
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More information Statistics, CONN ...
StatisticsCONNBC
First downs1821
Total yards291334
Rushing yards98141
Passing yards193193
Turnovers22
Penalties–yards7–946–50
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky22/32, 193 yards, INT
RushingCornell Brockington24 rushes, 105 yards, TD
ReceivingMatt Cutia4 receptions, 50 yards
Boston CollegePassingPaul Peterson14/23, 193 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingAndre Callender26 rushes, 98 yards, TD
ReceivingGrant Adams5 receptions, 85 yards, TD
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Army

See also: 2004 Army Black Knights football team
Army Black Knights at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Black Knights 3 0 003
Huskies 14 13 10340
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at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: September 25
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 40,000
  • Box score
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First quarter
  • CONN – Dan Murray 3-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 13:00. Huskies 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 1:40.
  • CONN – Keron Henry 45-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 11:12. Huskies 14–0. Drive: 2 plays, 52 yards, 0:35.
  • ARMY – Austin Miller 44-yard field goal, 3:05. Huskies 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:07.

Second quarter

  • CONN – Cornell Brockington 4-yard run (kick failed), 11:31. Huskies 20–3. Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 2:10.
  • CONN – Keron Henry 15-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 3:09. Huskies 27–3. Drive: 5 plays, 35 yards, 1:15.

Third quarter

  • CONN – Tim Lassen 1-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 9:05. Huskies 34–3. Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:11.
  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 26-yard field goal, 2:02. Huskies 37–3. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 3:47.

Fourth quarter

  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 34-yard field goal, 12:14. Huskies 40–3. Drive: 9 plays, 38 yards, 2:38.
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More information Statistics, ARMY ...
StatisticsARMYCONN
First downs1730
Total yards250503
Rushing yards136199
Passing yards114304
Turnovers21
Penalties–yards6–497–49
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArmyPassingMatt Silva9/20, 87 yards
RushingCarlton Jones16 rushes, 81 yards
ReceivingJeremy Trimble2 receptions, 34 yards
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky25/34, 288 yards, 4 TD, INT
RushingCornell Brockington17 rushes, 111 yards, TD
ReceivingKeron Henry7 receptions, 117 yards, 2 TD
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Pittsburgh

See also: 2004 Pittsburgh Panthers football team
Pittsburgh Panthers at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 7 3 7017
Huskies 7 6 10629
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at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: September 30
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 40,000
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Box score
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First quarter
  • CONN – Justin Perkins 9-yard interception return (Matt Nuzie kick), 6:27. Huskies 7–0.
  • PITT – Greg Lee 77-yard pass from Tyler Palko (Josh Cummings kick), 0:00. Tied 7–7. Drive: 2 plays, 76 yards, 0:43.

Second quarter

  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 24-yard field goal, 5:02. Huskies 10–7. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 2:57.
  • PITT – Josh Cummings 30-yard field goal, 0:19. Tied 10–10. Drive: 12 plays, 50 yards, 4:31.
  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 49-yard field goal, 0:00. Huskies 13–10. Drive: 2 plays, 18 yards, 0:08.

Third quarter

  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 20-yard field goal, 7:38. Huskies 16–10. Drive: 6 plays, 28 yards, 2:18.
  • PITT – Tyler Palko 1-yard run (Josh Cummings kick), 5:44. Panthers 17–16. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:50.
  • CONN – Keron Henry 8-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 3:28. Huskies 23–17. Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 2:06.

Fourth quarter

  • CONN – Cornell Brockington 11-yard run (pass failed), 5:45. Huskies 29–17. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:37.
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More information Statistics, PITT ...
StatisticsPITTCONN
First downs1425
Total yards349395
Rushing yards82158
Passing yards267237
Turnovers22
Penalties–yards8–482–24
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
PittsburghPassingTyler Palko11/31, 267 yards, TD, INT
RushingTyler Palko15 rushes, 49 yards, TD
ReceivingGreg Lee2 receptions, 129 yards, TD
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky23/43, 237 yards, TD, INT
RushingCornell Brockington31 rushes, 185 yards, TD
ReceivingKeron Henry7 receptions, 86 yards, TD
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No. 17 West Virginia

See also: 2004 West Virginia Mountaineers football team
No. 17 West Virginia Mountaineers at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 17 Mountaineers 7 3 14731
Huskies 3 3 01319
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at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: October 13
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 40,000
  • TV: ESPN2
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First quarter
  • (5:50) WVU Jason Colson 1 yard run (Brad Cooper kick), (Drive 9 plays, 62 yards, 3:16; 7-0 West Virginia)
  • (1:58) CONN Matt Nuzie 21 yard field goal, (Drive 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:42; 7-3 West Virginia)
Second quarter
  • (13:09) CONN Matt Nuzie 35 yard field goal, (Drive 5 plays, 10 yards, 1:33; 7-6 West Virginia)
  • (3:40) WVU Brad Cooper 39 yard field goal, (Drive 6 plays, 44 yards, 2:10; 10-6 West Virginia)
Third quarter
  • (3:53) WVU Mike Lorello 21 yard interception return (Brad Cooper kick), 17-6 West Virginia)
  • (2:03) WVU Chris Henry 49 yard pass from Rasheed Marshall (Brad Cooper kick), (Drive 3 plays, 56 yards, 0:43; 24-6 West Virginia)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:38) CONN Keron Henry 17 yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 4 plays, 51 yards, 0:30; 24-13 West Virginia)
  • (4:42 WVU Michael Meggett 13 yard run (Brad Cooper kick), (Drive 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:46; 31-13 West Virginia)
  • (2:18) CONN Matt Cutaia 2 yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (2-point pass failed), (Drive 12 plays, 73 yards, 2:19; 31-19 West Virginia)
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More information Statistics, WVU ...
StatisticsWVUCONN
First downs2017
Total yards462365
Rushing yards32497
Passing yards138268
Turnovers23
Penalties–yards12-1045-42
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
West VirginiaPassingRasheed Marshall12/20, 138 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJason Colson13 carries, 111 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingChris Henry4 receptions, 66 yards, 1 TD
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky24/47, 268 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs
RushingCornell Brockington23 carries, 90 yards
ReceivingMatt Cutaia5 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD
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Temple

See also: 2004 Temple Owls football team
Temple Owls at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Owls 0 7 32131
Huskies 21 10 7745
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at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: October 23
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 40,000
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First quarter
  • (14:44) CONN Larry Taylor 97 yard kickoff return (Matt Nuzie kick), (7-0 Connecticut)
  • (11:04) CONN Jason Williams 90 yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 3 plays, 87 yards, 0:55; 14-0 Connecticut)
  • (3:45) CONN Cornell Brockington 61 yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 2 plays, 65 yards, 0:07; 21-0 Connecticut)
Second quarter
  • (3:31) CONN Matt Nuzie 32 yard field goal, (Drive 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:50; 24-0 Connecticut)
  • (1:08) TEM Walter Washington 5 yard run (Ryan Lux kick), (Drive 8 plays, 89 yards, 2:03; 24-7 Connecticut)
  • (0:29) CONN Brian Sparks 9 yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 4 plays, 69 yards, 0:22; 31-7 Connecticut)
Third quarter
  • (7:51) TEM Ryan Lux 19 yard field goal, (Drive 15 plays, 77 yards, 5:10; 31-10 Connecticut)
  • (3:25) CONN Cornell Brockington 3 yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 4 plays, 50 yards, 0:30; 38-10 Connecticut)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:53) TEM Walter Washington 4 yard run (Ryan Lux kick), (Drive 5 plays, 42 yards, 0:55; 38-17 Connecticut)
  • (6:09) CONN Chris Bellamy 5 yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 14 plays, 78 yards, 8:00; 45-17 Connecticut)
  • (4:09) TEM Ikey Chuku 24 yard pass from Walter Washington (Ryan Lux kick), (Drive 5 play, 63 yards, 2:01; 45-24 Connecticut)
  • (2:51) TEM Phil Goodman 6 yard pass from Walter Washington (Ryan Lux kick), (Drive 8 plays, 52 yards, 1:10; 45-31 Connecticut)
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More information Statistics, TEM ...
StatisticsTEMCONN
First downs2320
Total yards475518
Rushing yards199258
Passing yards276260
Turnovers14
Penalties–yards4-285-45
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TemplePassingWalter Washington21/44, 276 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingWalter Washington20 carries, 84 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingBuchie Ibeh4 receptions, 72 yards
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky18/29, 260 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingCornell Brockington15 carries, 181 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingKeron Henry3 receptions, 49 yards
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At Syracuse

See also: 2004 Syracuse Orange football team
Connecticut Huskies at Syracuse Orange – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Huskies 7 13 3730
Orange 7 14 14742
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at Carrier Dome, Syracuse, New York

  • Date: October 30
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 34,545
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Game information
First quarter
  • (9:40) SYR Walter Reyes 50 yard run (Brendan Carney kick), (Drive 1 play, 50 yards, 0:08; 7-0 Syracuse)
  • (3:28) CONN Dan Murray 17 yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), (13 plays, 79 yards, 7:25; 7-7 Tied)
Second quarter
  • (7:29) CONN Cornell Brockington 2 yard run (kick failed), (Drive 9 plays, 74 yards, 2:40; 13-7 Connecticut)
  • (5:49) SYR Breyone Evans 22 yard run (Brendan Carney kick), (Drive 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:50; 14-13 Syracuse)
  • (4:07) CONN Brian Sparks 20 yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 5 plays, 80 yards, 0:54; 20-14 Connecticut)
  • (0:04) SYR Andre Fontenette 36 yard pass from Perry Patterson (Brendan Carney kick), 6 plays, 43 yards, 0:44; 21-20 Syracuse)
Third quarter
  • (10:51) SYR Anthony Smith 32 yard interception return (Brendan Carney kick), (28-20 Syracuse)
  • (5:27) CONN Matt Nuzie 48 yard field goal, (Drive 10 plays, 52 yards, 2:50; 28-23 Syracuse)
  • (0:34) SYR Jared Jones 29 yard pass from Perry Patterson (Brendan Carney kick), (Drive 10 plays, 82 yards, 6:05; 35-23 Syracuse)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:39) SYR Walter Reyes 3 yard run (Brendan Carney kick), (Drive 4 plays, 63 yards, 1:00; 42-23 Syracuse)
  • (0:52) CONN Brandon McLean 15 yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick) (Drive 11 plays, 70 yards, 2:20; 42-30 Syracuse)
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More information Statistics, CONN ...
StatisticsCONNSYR
First downs3518
Total yards566406
Rushing yards121281
Passing yards445125
Turnovers50
Penalties–yards10-738-75
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky39/51, 445 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingCornell Brockington24 carries, 123 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKeron Henry5 receptions, 109 yards
SyracusePassingPerry Patterson11/19, 125 yards, 2 TDs
RushingWalter Reyes15 carries, 121 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingSteve Gregory6 receptions, 53 yards
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At Georgia Tech

See also: 2004 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team
Connecticut Huskies at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Huskies 3 0 0710
Yellow Jackets 7 13 3730
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at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

  • Date: November 13
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 43,577
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First quarter
  • (11:59) GT Jimmy Dixon 4 yard pass from Reggie Ball (Travis Bell kick), (Drive 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:59; 7-0 Georgia Tech)
  • (8:47) CONN Matt Nuzie 51 yard field goal, (Drive 8 plays, 29 yards, 1:06; 7-3 Georgia Tech)
Second quarter
  • (3:02) GT Travis Bell 27 yard field goal, (Drive 12 plays, 81 yards, 5:36; 10-3 Georgia Tech)
  • (2:13) GT Djay Jones 5 yard blocked punt return (Travis Bell kick), 17-3 Georgia Tech)
  • (0:15) GT Travis Bell 34 yard field goal, (Drive 8 plays, 32 yards, 0:51; 20-3 Georgia Tech)
Third quarter
  • (1:51) GT Travis Bell 29 yard field goal, (Drive 4 plays, 3 yards, 0:52; 23-3 Georgia Tech)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:15) GT Ajenavi Eziemefe 3 yard pass from Reggie Ball (Travis Bell kick), (Drive 8 plays, 85 yards, 3:35; 30-3 Georgia Tech)
  • (0:03) CONN Chris Bellamy 1 yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 14 plays, 72 yards, 2:22; 30-10 Georgia Tech)
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More information Statistics, CONN ...
StatisticsCONNGT
First downs1819
Total yards225410
Rushing yards20122
Passing yards205288
Turnovers01
Penalties–yards2-209-68
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky28/49, 205 yards
RushingCornell Brockington18 carries, 43 yards
ReceivingKeron Henry6 receptions, 65 yards
Georgia TechPassingReggie Ball22/38, 288 yards, 2 TDs
RushingRashaun Grant19 carries, 73 yards
ReceivingCalvin Johnson6 receptions, 131 yards
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Buffalo

See also: 2004 Buffalo Bulls football team
Buffalo Bulls at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulls 0 0 000
Huskies 7 5 10729
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at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: November 20
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 40,000
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First quarter
  • (10:38) CONN Cornell Brockington 7 yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 10 plays, 70 yards, 3:25; 7-0 Connecticut)
Second quarter
  • (11:08) CONN Matt Nuzie 26 yard field goal, (10-0 Connecticut)
  • (5:19) CONN Shawn Mayne safety, (12-0 Connecticut)
Third quarter
  • (10:20) CONN Matt Nuzie 39 yard field goal, (Drive 10 plays, 28 yards, 3:19; 15-0 Connecticut)
  • (2:17) CONN Cornell Brockington 43 yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 8 plays, 81 yards, 2:28; 22-0 Connecticut)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:46) CONN Brandon McLean 33 yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 5 plays, 54 yards, 1:24; 29-0 Connecticut)
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More information Statistics, BUF ...
StatisticsBUFCONN
First downs511
Total yards96477
Rushing yards61192
Passing yards35285
Turnovers10
Penalties–yards8-657-55
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassingP.J.Piskorik3/18, 27 yards, 1 INT
RushingChris McDuffie8 carries, 37 yards
ReceivingMatt Knueven1 reception, 12 yards
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky28/38, 283 yards, 1 TD
RushingCornell Brockington25 carries, 136 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingMatt Cutaia4 Receptions, 51 yards
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At Rutgers

See also: 2004 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team
Connecticut Huskies at Rutgers Scarlet Knights – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Huskies 14 7 14641
Scarlet Knights 7 14 7735
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at Rutgers Stadium, Piscataway, New Jersey

  • Date: November 25
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 20,224
  • TV: ESPN2
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First quarter
  • (9:43) RUTG Brian Leonard 1 yard run (Jeremy Ito kick), (Drive 12 plays, 81 yards, 4:55; 7-0 Rutgers)
  • (4:31) CONN Cornell Brockington 1 yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 8 plays, 42 yards, 2:55; 7-7 Tied)
  • (0:35) CONN Cornell Brockington 5 yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 6 plays, 64 yards, 1:52; 14-7 Connecticut)
Second quarter
  • (6:38) CONN Cornell Brockington 16 yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 10 plays, 55 yards, 3:09; 21-7 Connecticut)
  • (6:07) RUTG Tres Moses 87 yard pass from Terrence Shawell (Jeremy Ito kick), (Drive 2 plays, 77 yards, 0:14; 21-14 Connecticut)
  • (0:38) RUTG Marcus Daniels 13 yard pass from Ryan Hart (Jeremy Ito kick), (Drive 6 plays, 59 yards, 1:48; 21-21 Tied)
Third quarter
  • (10:01) CONN Chris Bellamy 2 yard run (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 12 plays, 81 yards, 4:37; 28-21 Connecticut)
  • (7:14) RUTG Tres Moses 16 yard pass from Ryan Hart (Jeremy Ito kick), (Drive 7 plays, 76 yards, 2:27; 28-28 Tied)
  • (6:08) CONN Dan Murray 32 yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), (Drive 2 plays, 52 yards, 0:50; 35-28 Connecticut)
Fourth quarter
  • (2:28) CONN Dan Murray 3 yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (kick failed), (Drive 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:11; 41-28 Connecticut)
  • (2:14) RUTG Willie Foster 80 yard kickoff return (Jeremy Ito kick), (41-35 Connecticut)
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More information Statistics, CONN ...
StatisticsCONNRUTG
First downs2624
Total yards487454
Rushing yards22388
Passing yards264366
Turnovers22
Penalties–yards6-554-44
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky19/30, 264 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingCornell Brockington17 carries, 73 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingDan Murray6 Receptions, 135 yards, 2 TDs
RutgersPassingRyan Hart26/34, 279 yards, 2 TDs
RushingBrian Leonard20 carries, 70 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTres Moses7 receptions, 168 yards, 2 TDs
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Vs. Toledo—Motor City Bowl

See also: 2004 Motor City Bowl and 2004 Toledo Rockets football team
Connecticut Huskies vs. Toldeo Rockets (Motor City Bowl) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Huskies 17 13 3639
Rockets 0 7 3010
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at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: December 27
  • Game time: 5:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 52,552
  • Referee: Cooper Castleberry
  • TV: ESPN2
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 35-yard field goal, 12:05. Huskies 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 2:55.
  • CONN – Jason Williams 32-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 4:41. Huskies 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 36 yards, 1:43.
  • CONN – Larry Taylor 68-yard punt return (Matt Nuzie kick), 2:31. Huskies 17–0.

Second quarter

  • TOL – Bruce Gradkowski 1-yard run (Jason Robbins kick), 10:53. Huskies 17–7. Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 6:27.
  • CONN – Brian Sparks 7-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky (Matt Nuzie kick), 7:42. Huskies 24–7. Drive: 9 plays, 41 yards, 3:11.
  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 37-yard field goal, 1:24. Huskies 27–7. Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 3:23.
  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 25-yard field goal, 0:00. Huskies 30–7. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 0:55.

Third quarter

  • TOL – Jason Robbins 27-yard field goal, 11:47. Huskies 30–10. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 3:13.
  • CONN – Matt Nuzie 36-yard field goal, 1:53. Huskies 33–10. Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 5:58.

Fourth quarter

  • CONN – Matt Lawrence 11-yard run (kick blocked), 0:25. Huskies 39–10. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:52.
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More information Statistics, CONN ...
StatisticsCONNTOL
First downs2020
Total yards398281
Rushing yards15978
Passing yards239203
Turnovers13
Time of possession28:1831:42
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ConnecticutPassingDan Orlovsky20/41, 239 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingCornell Brockington15 rushes, 72 yards
ReceivingKeron Henry9 receptions, 109 yards
ToledoPassingMarques Council16/28, 160 yards, 2 INT
RushingTrinity Dawson19 rushes, 78 yards
ReceivingChris Holmes4 receptions, 47 yards
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Roster

More information Players, Coaches ...
2004 UConn Huskies football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 1 Keron Henry Sr
WR 3 Dan Desriveaux So
FB 5 Lou Allen Fr
QB 7 Dan Orlovsky Sr
FB 8 Sam Dorvil So
QB 13 Shane Fogarty So
QB 14 Peter Harten So
QB 15 D. J. Hernandez Fr
QB 16 Matt Bonislawski So
WR 17 Matt Cutaia Sr
QB 19 Mark Punzelt Fr
RB 24 Larry Taylor Fr
FB 30 Deon Anderson Jr
RB 31 Jon Wholley Sr
RB 33 Cornell Brockington So
RB 34 Chris Bellamy Sr
RB 42 Matt Lawrence So
RB 44 Terry Caulley Jr
TE 46 Dan Murray So
G 54 Brian Markowski Sr
C 56 Jeff Fox Sr
C 58 Billy Irwin Sr
G 60 Ken Rice Sr
G 61 Immanuel Hutcherson Fr
G 62 T.J. Dlubac Sr
OT 64 Will Beatty Fr
OT 67 Pat Shortell Fr
C 69 Trey Tonsing Fr
OT 70 Aloys Manga So
OT 71 Matt Wood Fr
G 72 Craig Berry So
OT 73 Ryan Krug Sr
OT 74 Michael Kodish Sr
G 75 Brian Kersmanc Fr
OT 77 Brendan Borowski Sr
OT 78 Grant Preston Jr
WR 80 Jason Williams Jr
WR 81 Nollis Dewar Fr
WR 82 Seth Fogarty Fr
WR 83 Brandon Young Jr
WR 84 Matt D'Agata Fr
WR 84 Brian Sparks Sr
WR 85 David Sanchez So
WR 85 Aaron Smith Jr
WR 87 Ellis Gaulden Fr
WR 88 Brandon McLean Fr
TE 89 Ziggy Goryn So
TE 90 Steve Brouse Fr
TE 91 Tim Lassen Sr
TE 95 Matt Gray Fr
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
CB 2 Justin Perkins Sr
DE 4 Harold Stanback Fr
DE 6 Daniel Davis Fr
LB 9 Alfred Fincher Sr
FS 10 Marvin Taylor Fr
LB 11 Maurice Lloyd Sr
SS 12 John Fletcher Sr
LB 14 Justin Derubertis Fr
SS 15 Donnell Ford Fr
SS 18 Quanear Gaskins Sr
LB 20 Kinnan Herriott Sr
FS 21 Donta Moore So
LB 22 Johnathon Smith Fr
CB 26 Allan Barnes So
CB 27 Jahi Smith So
CB 28 Darius Butler Fr
FS 29 Tyvon Branch Fr
DE 29 Bernie Huzar So
LB 32 James Hargrave Jr
FS 35 M. J. Estep So
SS 36 Dahna Deleston Fr
CB 38 Ricky McCollum Fr
LB 39 Robert Theoudele Fr
DE 40 Shawn Mayne So
CB 41 Ernest Cole So
LB 43 Ryan Henegan Fr
LB 45 Julius Williams Fr
LB 47 Taurien Sowell Jr
LB 48 Danny Lansanah Fr
DE 52 Tyler King Sr
DT 53 Ray Blagman So
DT 55 Donald Thomas Fr
DT 57 Matt Applebaum So
DE 59 Jason Ward So
DT 63 Afa Anoai Fr
DT 65 Rob Lunn Fr
DE 68 Keith Gray Fr
DT 76 Deon McPhee Jr
DE 92 John Baranowsky Fr
DT 93 Rhema Fuller So
DE 96 Gary Mack Fr
DE 99 Nate Tucker Fr
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 6 Chris Pavasaris Fr
P 37 Shane Hussar Fr
K 94 Graig Vicidomino So
K 95 Derek Marks Fr
K 97 Tony Ciaravino Fr
K 98 Matt Nuzie So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: May 18, 2024

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After the season

NFL draft

The following Huskies were selected in the 2005 NFL draft following the season.[5]

More information Round, Pick ...
Round Pick Player Position NFL club
382Alfred FincherLinebackerNew Orleans Saints
5145Dan OrlovskyQuarterbackDetroit Lions
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