2004 Connecticut Huskies football team

The 2004 Connecticut Huskies football team represented the University of Connecticut in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Big East Conference. The team was led by sixth-year head coach Randy Edsall and played its home games at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.

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
2004 Big East Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 25 Pittsburgh $+  4 –2   8 –4  
No. 21 Boston College +  4 –2   9 –3  
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

The Huskies were invited to a bowl game for the first time in program history.[1] Connecticut played in the Motor City Bowl, defeating Toledo 39–10.

Schedule
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 pmTemple
  • 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
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Personnel
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
 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
 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
  • Redshirt

Roster
Last update: May 18, 2024

Game summaries

Murray State
Murray State Racers at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Racers 7 7 0014
Huskies 7 7 281052

at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

Game information
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.
StatisticsMURRCONN
First downs1023
Total yards167530
Rushing yards76144
Passing yards91386
Turnovers12
Penalties–yards2–200–0
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

Duke
See also: 2004 Duke Blue Devils football team
Duke Blue Devils at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 7 6 7020
Huskies 3 0 31622

at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: September 11
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 40,000
  • Box score
Game information
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.
StatisticsDUKECONN
First downs1216
Total yards245402
Rushing yards61112
Passing yards184290
Turnovers22
Penalties–yards5–436–79
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

At Boston College
See also: 2004 Boston College Eagles football team
Connecticut Huskies at Boston College Eagles – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Huskies 0 7 007
Eagles 7 10 01027

at Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

  • Date: September 17
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 42,564
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Box score
Game information
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.
StatisticsCONNBC
First downs1821
Total yards291334
Rushing yards98141
Passing yards193193
Turnovers22
Penalties–yards7–946–50
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

Army
See also: 2004 Army Black Knights football team
Army Black Knights at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Black Knights 3 0 003
Huskies 14 13 10340

at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: September 25
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 40,000
  • Box score
Game information
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.
StatisticsARMYCONN
First downs1730
Total yards250503
Rushing yards136199
Passing yards114304
Turnovers21
Penalties–yards6–497–49
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

Pittsburgh
See also: 2004 Pittsburgh Panthers football team
Pittsburgh Panthers at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Panthers 7 3 7017
Huskies 7 6 10629

at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: September 30
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 40,000
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Box score
Game information
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.
StatisticsPITTCONN
First downs1425
Total yards349395
Rushing yards82158
Passing yards267237
Turnovers22
Penalties–yards8–482–24
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

No. 17 West Virginia
See also: 2004 West Virginia Mountaineers football team
No. 17 West Virginia Mountaineers at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 17 Mountaineers 7 3 14731
Huskies 3 3 01319

at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: October 13
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 40,000
  • TV: ESPN2
StatisticsWVUCONN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Penalties–yards
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
West VirginiaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ConnecticutPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Temple
See also: 2004 Temple Owls football team
Temple Owls at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Owls 0 7 32131
Huskies 21 10 7745

at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: October 23
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 40,000
StatisticsTEMCONN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Penalties–yards
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TemplePassing
Rushing
Receiving
ConnecticutPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Syracuse
See also: 2004 Syracuse Orange football team
Connecticut Huskies at Syracuse Orange – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Huskies 7 13 3730
Orange 7 14 14742

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
StatisticsCONNSYR
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Penalties–yards
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ConnecticutPassing
Rushing
Receiving
SyracusePassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Georgia Tech
See also: 2004 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team
Connecticut Huskies at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Huskies 3 0 0710
Yellow Jackets 7 13 3730

at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

  • Date: November 13
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 43,577
StatisticsCONNGT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Penalties–yards
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ConnecticutPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Georgia TechPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Buffalo
See also: 2004 Buffalo Bulls football team
Buffalo Bulls at Connecticut Huskies – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bulls 0 0 000
Huskies 7 5 10729

at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

  • Date: November 20
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 40,000
StatisticsBUFCONN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Penalties–yards
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ConnecticutPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Rutgers
See also: 2004 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team
Connecticut Huskies at Rutgers Scarlet Knights – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Huskies 14 7 14641
Scarlet Knights 7 14 7735

at Rutgers Stadium, Piscataway, New Jersey

  • Date: November 25
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 20,224
  • TV: ESPN2
StatisticsCONNRUTG
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Penalties–yards
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ConnecticutPassing
Rushing
Receiving
RutgersPassing
Rushing
Receiving

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Huskies 17 13 3639
Rockets 0 7 3010

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
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.
StatisticsCONNTOL
First downs2020
Total yards398281
Rushing yards15978
Passing yards239203
Turnovers13
Time of possession28:1831:42
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

After the season

NFL Draft

The following Huskies were selected in the 2005 NFL Draft following the season.[2]

Round Pick Player Position NFL club
382Alfred FincherLinebackerNew Orleans Saints
5145Dan OrlovskyQuarterbackDetroit Lions

References
  1. "Edsall, Orlovsky keeping focus", New Haven Register (New Haven, CT), December 11, 2004, Sean O'Rourke
  2. "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 29, 2023.


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