Jim Mora speaks with the media during a press conference announcing him as the new head coach of Connecticut University football, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Jim Mora, second left, is announced as the new head coach of Connecticut football, as he poses with athletic director Dave Benedict, left, Chairman of the board Dan Toscano, second right and interim president of the university Dr. Andrew Agwunobi, right, following a press conference Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Connecticut quarterback Steven Krajewski (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen walks onto the field during the first half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) is upended by Connecticut defensive back Tre Wortham (7) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Houston wide receiver Jake Herslow (87) runs for a touchdown after a reception as wide receiver Jaylen Erwin (15) blocks Connecticut defensive back Stan Cross (17) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Connecticut wide receiver Kevens Clercius (86) makes a reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass to Houston wide receiver Jake Herslow (87) during the first half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) scores a touchdown as Connecticut defensive back Durante Jones (19) fails to makes a tackle during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Connecticut defensive back Durante Jones (19) and defensive lineman Kevon Jones (48) celebrate a defensive stop during the first half of an NCAA football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Houston wide receiver Nathaniel Dell (1) is tackled by Connecticut defensive back Malik Dixon (31) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Houston defensive lineman D'Anthony Jones (44) sacks Connecticut quarterback Micah Leon (10) during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Houston running back Ta'Zhawn Henry (4) runs through a hole in the Connecticut defense during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Houston wide receiver Jeremy Singleton (13) makes a touchdown reception ahead of Connecticut defensive back Kaleb Anthony (12) during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Connecticut interim head coach Lou Spanos watches a replay during the second half of an NCAA football game against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Houston running back Chandler Smith (8) celebrates his touchdown run with wide receiver Cole McGowan (84) during the second half of an NCAA football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

FILE - Connecticut interim head coach Lou Spanos watches a replay during the second half of an NCAA football game against Houston, on Nov. 27, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. UConn football defensive coordinator Lou Spanos has taken a leave of absence for personal reasons, the school announced Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. The school provided no further details and did not say whether Spanos is expected to return this season. (AP Photo/Stew Milne File)