Connecticut rebounded in its next game at Baylor, winning 30--22; they then faced Division I-Football Championship Subdivision (Division I-FCS) opponent Rhode Island, a historic rival of the team, and defeated them 52--10.
Connecticut rebounded in its next game at Baylor, winning 30--22 thanks in part to three rushing touchdowns by running back Andre Dixon. UConn next faced Division I-Football Championship Subdivision (Division I-FCS) opponent Rhode Island, a historic rival of the team, and defeated them 52--10.