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Checking In on UConn’s 2027 Commits: Week 1

Several members of UConn’s 2027 recruiting class have already kicked off their high school seasons, with Cooper Newman leading the way with four touchdown passes in his opener.
By Graham Chamberlain
August 26, 2026
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While UConn’s season opener against Lafayette is still a few weeks away on September 5, several future Huskies in the 2027 recruiting class have already taken the field. Here’s a look at how UConn’s commits performed in their season openers.

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