Connecticut (2-0) vs. Georgia Tech (2-0)

UCONN: UConn has beaten its last two opponents, Buffalo and Liberty, by a combined score of 97-0, an impressive performance regardless of the competition. The Huskies will have to show improvement on the offensive line over the team that came into Atlanta last year, or it will be a long day for Connecticut quarterback Matt Bonislawski. Bonislawski is a moderately mobile quarterback and is very accurate in the short to mid range passes. However, he lacks the arm strength to be a major threat to stretch out the defensive backs on a consistent basis.

TECH: Tech is 2-0 against Connecticut since the Huskies made the leap to Division 1-A. Last year Tech won 30-10 in Atlanta. Eric Henderson is highly doubtful for the game with a sprained ankle and Rashaun Grant and Xavier McGuire are both going to be unavailable tomorrow. If Tech wins this game, it will be only the sixth time in the 39 years since Bobby Dodd was coach that the team starts the season 3-0. Tech's +7 turnover ratio is a major improvement from the -13 ratio last season. Tech's offense looks to break a UConn team that hasn't been scored on this season.

Four Key Questions

Will Tech overlook UConn in anticipation of next week's game against Virginia Tech?

The up-and-coming Huskies are the perfect trap game for Tech, who has a major ACC showdown looming in Blacksburg next weekend. Tech has to overcome the temptation of overlooking teams and needs to play the disciplined football that has led to a great start to the 2005 season.

If Eric Henderson doesn't play, will the UConn running game be able to dominate the game?

Connecticut is averaging 333 rushing yards per game, but Tech's run defense has limited opponents to just 50.5 yards per game on the ground. With Eric Henderson likely out for the game, the Tech defense will be tested. Last season, the Huskies only rushed the ball for just over 20 yards. What bodes well for Connecticut is that Tech's defense gave up nearly 170 yards per game without Henderson.

Which side will have the advantage on special teams?

After the first two games, special teams play remains a major question mark for both teams. The Jackets have struggled in kick coverage, and the Connecticut punt protection has been a weak point on the Huskie special teams. In last year's game, Tech managed to block two punts. The first of those was recovered in the end zone for a touchdown and the other resulted in a field goal.

Will the UConn defense have a third shutout performance?

UConn hasn't allowed a score since the third quarter of the Motor City Bowl last year. They have defeated their first two opponents by a combined score of 97-0. The Huskies are the first team since Auburn in 1996 to shut out their first two opponents of the season. Granted that UConn's first two opponents were Buffalo and Liberty, two complete-game shutouts is impressive even on the practice squad. Meanwhile, Tech has scored on their first drive in each of the first two games this year.