BREAKING: “Massive Boost” as UConn reportedly confirms the signing of a top superstar
Two prospective players, Bridges-Brooks and Suchanic, both received three-star recruit ratings. Bridges-Brooks, from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, had multiple offers from prominent Power 4 teams such as Syracuse,
Boston College, Minnesota, and Penn State before choosing UConn. His 6-foot-3, 195-pound build sets him apart as a defensive back, and he garnered attention with impressive performances at national and regional camps.
Meanwhile, Suchanic, hailing from York, Pennsylvania, is also a three-star recruit and had offers from schools like Iowa State, Kent State, and various FCS schools. UConn attracted other potential commits over the Fathers’ Day weekend, leaving the possibility for more future Huskies to commit in the coming week.
Thank You To All The Coaches That Have Recruited Me… 860 What’s Up!!#COMMITTED🐺 pic.twitter.com/XYuT012Qpv
— Axavier Bridges-Brooks27 (@304Saucy) June 16, 2024
Let’s go let’s go‼️ 717 ➡️ 860🔒@UConnFootball pic.twitter.com/XywNYjavnD
— Saxton Suchanic (@SaxtonSuchanic) June 18, 2024
Ohio State will pay a significant buyout for the cancellation of the 2025 UConn football game
On Monday, Ohio State announced that the scheduled 2025 home football game against UConn had been canceled. The cancellation was mutual, and as per the contract, Ohio State was obligated to pay UConn a $1.95 million guarantee for the game.
According to a cancellation letter obtained through a public records request, Ohio State has agreed to pay UConn $650,000 in liquidated damages to settle the termination of the contract, which represents one-third of the original guarantee. To replace the UConn game, Ohio State has added a home game against Grambling State on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The reason for the cancellation of the Ohio State-UConn game is unclear, but Grambling State is enthusiastic about filling the void and playing against Ohio State.
Grambling State’s vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Travyean D. Scott, expressed excitement about the opportunity to showcase their brand to a national audience and to have their players and fans experience a matchup against Ohio State.
In addition to the Grambling State game, Ohio State’s 2025 schedule includes a season opener at home against Texas on Aug. 30 and a home game against the Ohio Bobcats on Sept. 13. Moreover, Ohio State’s Big Ten opponents for 2025 are already determined, with home games against Minnesota, Penn State, Rutgers, and UCLA, and away games against Illinois, Michigan, Purdue, Washington, and Wisconsin.
