Christian (hamstring) did not play during Saturday's 42-41 loss to Syracuse, per Andy Close of The Bristol Press.
Analysis:Christian was held out against Syracuse due to a hamstring injury, marking his first missed game of the season. The 6-foot-1 running back had previously run for 153 yards and a touchdown on 4.1 YPC through UConn's first four games while adding seven receptions for 75 yards and a score through the air as well. His next chance to return will come against Temple on Saturday.