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Mel Brown, Nick Evers guide UConn to 34-27 victory over Georgia State

Mel Brown rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown, Nick Evers threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, and Connecticut held off Georgia State 34-27

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles against Rice Evers completed 9 of 24 passes for 128 yards and one interception during Saturday's 17-10 victory over Rice. He also had 11 rushes for negative three yards.

Impact Evers only completed 37.5 percent of his throws as the sophomore received plenty of pressure as he was sacked three times. Evers will try to rebound against Georgia State on Nov. 1. The Panthers defense is in the middle of the nation against the pass.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Best game in young career Evers completed 26 of 43 passes for 264 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 23-20 loss versus Wake Forest. He also had six rushes for three yards.

Impact Evers had his career best passing day that included a career-best two touchdowns. The Huskies take on Rice on Saturday (Oct. 26). The Owls pass defense is top 16 in the country so it might be a little tougher throwing, but Rice has allowed almost two passing touchdowns per game in 2024.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Announced as starter Evers (head) was announced as a starter ahead of Saturday's game against Wake Forest, Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Evers missed Week 6 against Temple after suffering an injury the week prior versus Buffalo, but the bye week has seemingly done enough for him to heal up and give it a go. That said, being announced as a starter isn't a guarantee Evers will play, but it certainly seems to suggest that's the likely outcome.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Status "doing great" Evers (head) is "doing great" as he recovers from his injury, Joe Arruda of The Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Arruda's update indicates at least a possibility Evers could be available when the UConn team logs its next game. Currently, it is scheduled for Saturday against Wake Forest.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out with head injury Evers is out for Saturday's game against Temple with a head injury, Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Evers will miss his second game of the season after suffering an apparent head injury last week against Buffalo. The redshirt sophomore threw for a season-low 51 yards and will give way to Joe Fagnano who threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns in relief of Evers. The team will have two weeks until their next game against Wake Forest on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Season low with injury Evers (head) was 7-for-12 passing for 51 yards during Saturday's 47-3 win over Buffalo. He also had eight rushes for 21 yards.

Impact Evers was lost for the game after taking a knee by a defensive player to the head in the second quarter. He suffered a concussion when UConn played at Maryland on Aug. 31. Since he has two head injuries this season, the junior will probably miss this Saturday's game against Temple. Jim Fagnano is expected to fill in for Evers.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Injury revealed Evers suffered a head injury during UConn's 47-3 win Saturday against Buffalo, Joe Arruda of The Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Evers' head injury is his second within one month. He suffered a similar problem when the Huskies played at Maryland on Aug. 31.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Done for the day Evers (undisclosed) won't return Saturday against Buffalo, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Evers left the game with an apparent injury in the second quarter that'll ultimately end his day early. Joseph Fagnano will take over the UConn offense in Evers' absence.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Saturday Evers (undisclosed) exited Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury, Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Evers was helped off the field early in the second quarter of Saturday's game against Buffalo. The 6-foot-3 redshirt sophomore threw for 51 yards (7-for-12), adding on 21 yards on the ground prior to his exit, but he is questionable to return to the contest. In his absence, Joe Fagnano has taken over under center for the Huskies, with Evers limping around gingerly on the sideline.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Career best on the ground Evers was 9-for-14 passing for 88 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-14 victory versus Florida Atlantic. He also had 18 rushes for 78 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact The 78 yards on the ground were a career best and had his best quarterback rating at 140.7. He will look to continue the success on Sept. 28 against Buffalo. Evers could have easier time to run against the Bulls defense that is middle of the pack in the against the ground game. Buffalo's pass defense is top 50 in the country.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against the Blue Devils Evers (head) was 15-for-29 passing for 135 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 26-21 defeat against Duke. He also had 10 rushes for 60 yards.

Impact Evers, who was listed as doubtful prior to the contest, ultimately started for the Huskies during Saturday's loss against Duke. The 6-foot-3 redshirt sophomore, who transferred in from Wisconsin this offseason has appeared in two games for the Huskies, totaling 208 passing yards (21-of-46), one touchdown and two interceptions. Evers, who has faced two Power Four teams in Maryland and Duke, should have a lighter matchup against FAU next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Saturday Evers (head) is not warming up with the team and is not expected to start in the Week 3 matchup against Duke, according to a report from UCTV Sports.

Impact Evers was trending in the right direction toward potentially starting in Week 3 against Duke, but the latest developments suggest that it won't be the case. Instead, it seems Joe Fagnano will be the starter, with Evers not expected to see the field. If that's the case, his next chance to play would come against Florida Atlantic on Sep. 21.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Trending well for Week 3 start Evers (head) continues to progress through concussion protocol and is trending well for a return to action during Saturday's matchup with Duke, Dom Amore of the Hartford Courant re...

Impact Evers will start under center for the Huskies on Saturday "if he has a good week", according to head coach Jim Mora. The 6-foot-3 redshirt sophomore, who transferred in from Wisconsin after making a previous stop with Oklahoma, threw for 73 yards (6-for-17) and one interception before leaving UConn's season opener against Maryland. If Evers is unable to suit up this weekend. Joseph Fagnano, who has made the most of Evers' absence, would be the Huskies' backup option.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start in Week 2 Evers won't play in Week 2 against Merrimack, Carl Adamec of the Journal Inquirer reports.

Impact Evers was spotted warming up, but he won't get the start for the Huskies in Week 2. In his place will be Joe Fagnano, who looked better than Evers in the Week 1 loss to Maryland. Evers likely remains the starter, but his head injury is keeping his off the field here in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted warming up Evers (head) was seen warming up prior to UConn's tilt with Merrimack, Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Evers left the Huskies' opener against Maryland with a head injury, and was deemed a game-time decision this week. The quarterback warming up on the field early is obviously a good sign, and it appears as if he'll give it a go in Week 2. Evers threw for 73 yards and one interception in the opener.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Evers (head) will be a game-time decision for UConn's matchup Saturday against Merrimack, Joe Arruda of The Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Evans suffered "a hit to the head" during UConn's latest game, which he did not play all of. Despite him participating in the Huskies' team practice Tuesday, his doctors believe they will need every day before Saturday to determine his playing availability.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Saturday's game with injury Evers (undisclosed) went 6-for-17 passing for 73 yards and an interception in a loss to Maryland before departing in the third quarter with an injury, per Joe Arruda of the Hartfor...

Impact Per coach Jim Mora, Evers exited due to "precautionary reasons". Evers, a transfer from Wisconsin, struggled in his first collegiate start, though it seems like he'll be ready to go next week when the Huskies host Merrimack.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Will be starting QB Evers will be UConn's starting quarterback, Dom Amore of The Hartford Courant reports.

Impact On May 1, Evers announced his commitment to UConn, hoping the Huskies would name him their starting quarterback after losing Ta'Quan Robertson. The ex-Wisconsin QB won his battle with Joseph Fagnano, who was under center to begin UConn's 2023 season. Despite the lack of FBS experience Evers has, defined by his one pass attempt, he is finally expected to provide at least some output as a redshirt sophomore.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin QB Nick Evers Enters Transfer Portal Wisconsin QB Nick Evers announced he's entering the transfer portal. Where will he go?

APRIL 13 • OUTKICK.COM

Wisconsin QB, former Oklahoma top recruit Nick Evers set to enter portal A former top quarterback recruit is set to enter the transfer portal.

APRIL 13 • 247SPORTS.COM

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APRIL 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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APRIL 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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MARCH 25, 2023

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JANUARY 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM