UConn Huskies
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Matchup
FBS Independents9-4 (2025)#110 Recruiting2% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 4
    76
    Jake MerklingerRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 7
    69
    Kalieb OsborneRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 12
    55
    Tucker McDonaldRS JR
RB
  1. 3
    82
    Kenji ChristianRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 24
    74
    Dashun ReederRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 23
    64
    Cyncir BowersJR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 5
    77
    Shamar PorterRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 19
    75
    Javon BrownRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 8
    63
    Zy'marion LangRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 11
    84
    Ryder TreadwaySO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    67
    Cam AbshireRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 18
    65
    Emanuel RossRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 0
    83
    Ky WilsonSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    79
    Jediyah WilloughbyRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 9
    58
    Julian AllenRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 86
    84
    Matt RaganRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 80
    71
    Alex GodavitarneRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 42
    57
    Mike BurtonRS SR/TR
LT
  1. 67
    83
    Hannes HammerRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    69
    Dominic RiveraRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 78
    69
    Isiah SwitzerRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 56
    69
    Tamarus WalkerRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 55
    63
    Fred JohnsonRS SO/TR
  3. 75
    63
    Hill GreenleeRS FR
C
  1. 58
    85
    Terrence MooreRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 52
    70
    Deron McLaughlinRS SO
RG
  1. 69
    69
    Ty ChanRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 73
    69
    Raphael Greene-NyarkoRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 62
    65
    Ben MulhollandRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 79
    85
    Christian RichterRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 51
    70
    Joe McGannRS FR
  3. 74
    70
    Nathan PahanichRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #68 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 5.1 → 4.7 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 28th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #110 national

16%

Returning production: 2%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

41 adds in two-deep · avg 74 OVR · top add: T. Moore (C, 85, from Toledo)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach UConnTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for UConn?

UConn Huskies starting lineup

Jake Merklinger is the projected starting quarterback for UConn as of August 17, 2026. Kalieb Osborne is listed second.

UConn also projects Kenji Christian at running back, Shamar Porter at wide receiver and Matt Ragan at tight end.

The full UConn Huskies two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Jake Merklinger · QBKenji Christian · RBShamar Porter · WR-XMatt Ragan · TE

Common questions

Who is UConn's starting quarterback?
Jake Merklinger is the projected starting quarterback for UConn as of August 17, 2026. Kalieb Osborne is listed second.
Who starts at running back for UConn?
Kenji Christian is the projected starter at running back for UConn, with Dashun Reeder listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for UConn?
Shamar Porter is the projected starter at wide receiver for UConn, with Javon Brown listed second.
Who starts at tight end for UConn?
Matt Ragan is the projected starter at tight end for UConn, with Alex Godavitarne listed second.
When was the UConn Huskies depth chart last updated?
The UConn Huskies depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was UConn's record last season?
UConn Huskies finished 9-4 (0-0 in FBS Independents play).