Jim Mora, the head football coach at UConn, has agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the Huskies through the 2028 season. The agreement includes a raise, increasing his base salary to $2.1 million in 2025, and is valued at $10.01 million over the remaining four years. This extension comes as a testament to Mora's success in reviving the UConn football program, which has seen significant improvements under his leadership. Mora took over a struggling team and has led them to two bowl games in three years, including an 8-4 regular season in 2024. Athletic Director David Benedict expressed his confidence in Mora, stating, "He has taken our program to post season bowl games twice and just guided our team to one of the best seasons in UConn football history."[1] [3]

The UConn Huskies capped off their successful season with a 27-14 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. This win marks UConn's first bowl victory since 2010 and only the third time in program history that the team has achieved a nine-win season. The Huskies were led by quarterback Joe Fagnano, who threw for two touchdowns, and a dominant defense that held North Carolina to just 206 total yards. Running back Mel Brown contributed significantly with 96 rushing yards, while the defense stifled the Tar Heels, allowing only one offensive touchdown late in the game. "For this program, we want to start not just competing with but beating Power 4 teams," Mora stated, highlighting the team's growing competitiveness and relevance on the national stage.[2] [4]

Under Jim Mora's guidance, the UConn football program has experienced a remarkable revival. When Mora took over, the team was coming off a 1-11 season. Since then, he has led the Huskies to two bowl games and an impressive 9-4 record in 2024. The team's offense and defense have both made significant strides, with the offense scoring 388 points this season, the most since 2009, and the defense allowing the fewest points since 2015. Mora's leadership has not only improved the team's performance on the field but has also instilled a sense of optimism and excitement about the future of UConn football. "When I first got here, I talked about where we wanted this program to go and we have shown great progress but we still have plenty of work to do," Mora said, acknowledging the progress made and the challenges ahead.[1] [3]