The Breakdown: UConn Vs. Rutgers

Here is a look at (3-2) UConn’s notes Saturday’s game at No. 22 Rutgers (4-0), also a blackout for the Scarlet Knights crowd.

For the Huskies looks like freshman EJ Norris is entrenched at No.2 defensive end behind Angelo Pruitt.

Here’s a look at the Scarlet Knights’ notes for the game.

Here’s a look at UConn, statistically through four games

And here are the Scarlet Knights’ notes. The depth chart is included

The game will feature two of the nation’s top defenses. The Huskies haven’t played like it the past couple weeks but they’re more than capable on that side of the ball

UConn is ranked sixth in the nation in total defense holding its opponents to 242.6 yards per game.

Rutgers is 20th (310 ypg. allowed).

UConn (168.4) is 14th in the country in pass defense

Rutgers (247.5) is 80th

Rutgers (62.5) is No.1 in the country in rushing defense

UConn (74.2) is No.6

UConn (3.2) is tied for 13th in the country in sacks

Rutgers (1.75) is tied for 74th.

UConn (7.8) is 19th in the country in tackles for loss

Rutgers (7.0) is tied for 28th

Also – UConn Coach Paul Pasqualoni’s pre-Rutgers game presser is today at 11:30 am. We’ll tweet from there (@desmondconner)…and you know by now the start time for the Homecoming Game against Temple Oct. 13 has been set for 1 p.m.