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UConn vs. Yale 1965: The Huskies' First-Ever Win Over Yale

July 2, 2025
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On September 25, 1965, the UConn football team defeated Yale 13-6 at the Yale Bowl.

The victory marked a significant milestone in New England college football for several reasons. It was the first time that a University of Connecticut football team defeated Yale. The Bulldogs had won the school’s 16 previous engagements, the first of which took place in 1948.

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