September 6, 2011 | Peter Morenus - UConn Communications

Football Team Starts 2011 Season with Decisive Win

Saturday's 35-3 win over Fordham marked the Connecticut debut for head coach Paul Pasqualoni.

Wide receiver Nick Williams (31) carries the ball during the football game against Fordham at Rentschler Field on September 3, 2011. UConn won 35-3.

Wide receiver Nick Williams (31) carries the ball during the football game against Fordham at Rentschler Field on September 3, 2011. UConn won 35-3. Photo by Peter Morenus UConn/Photo

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The Huskies football team won their 2011 season opener 35-3 over Fordham on Saturday, before a crowd of more than 34,500 at Rentschler Field.

The game marked the Connecticut debut for head coach Paul Pasqualoni, who tied Frank Beamer of Virginia Tech for the most wins by a Big East coach. They both have 108 victories. Pasqualoni was the first Connecticut football coach to win his debut since 1923.