And new University of Connecticut head football coach Jason Candle was there in person to see it, as he threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIronically, the last UConn football game of the 2025 season was played at Fenway, as the Huskies lost the Fenway Bowl to Army. It was the second consecutive season that Jim Mora took the Huskies to the Fenway Bowl. Mora left after the season to become the head coach at Colorado State. While there's a clear UConn and New England connection that can resonate in Boston, it is interesting to see Candle throw out the first pitch considering UConn football is rivals with both UMass and Boston College.