UConn vs. No. 12 NC State NCAA football analysis and breakdown

NC State defeated the UConn football team 41-10 in Raleigh, N.C. It was the second consecutive loss for the Huskies against a top 25 Power Five opponent. They lost to No. 4 Michigan a week ago.

NC State's quarterback completed 32 of his 44 pass attempts for 320 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Brandon Bouyer-Randle made a 33-yard interception that set up a field goal for UConn's first points of the game. Uconn surrendered 169 yards on 33 rushes to eight different rushers. Michael Allen led the charge for NC State with 66 yards. The Huskies have allowed 49.3 points per game over their last three games.

Victor Rosa scored the only touchdown of the game. The offense struggled without the injured starters. Robert Burns played well down the stretch. The team has lost several key players this season. Kaleb Anthony is out for the season with a knee injury. UConn lost 48-14 to Syracuse last week. It's been a difficult season for coach Mora. He's disappointed with the team's performance. They lost the last game on the road. Noe Ruelas kicked a field goal. His third of season was in the second quarter. This was the first points for Uconn since the third quarter of a 48 to 14 loss to SU.

UConn has played two ACC opponents, a Big Ten opponent, and two ranked teams in the top 25. The team that UConn lost to is Syracuse, Michigan and NC State.

UConn (1-4) has lost three games in a row. The team is playing a difficult schedule. It will play Fresno State next Saturday. It has also lost to Oregon State and No. 7 USC. There are other teams with worse records ahead.