STORRS – The UConn football team is gearing up for a tough, physical battle in the trenches when it hits the road to Buffalo on Saturday, still in search of its first road win this season.

Buffalo’s defense, much-improved from last year when it allowed 47 points and more than 500 yards in East Hartford, leads the nation in sacks (16) and is top-15 in tackles for loss (30) through four games. The Bulls nearly pitched a shutout last week until they collapsed in the fourth quarter and let Troy come back from down 17-0 to win at UB Stadium.

“They play incredibly hard, very, very physical, they have excellent tacklers, they play with great confidence and energy,” UConn head coach Jim Mora said Tuesday. “As a guy that loves great defense, which I do, it’s a defense that’s fun to watch.

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