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The UMass Daily Collegian says there are still some areas of concern for UMass football.
And they say Homecoming opens the second half of the season for UMass.
Jason Yellin states UMass has been 15-3 in Homecoming games since 1992.
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MassLive.com gives three keys to the Richmond game.
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Matty Vautour jinxes Caleb Violette. He also says UMass starting center John Ihne will be back for the Spiders game.
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UMass coaches and players will walk for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation this Sunday.
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Shane Viveiros and Kyle Havens will guests on the UMass Football Radio Show tonight.
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UMass has an FCS-best six players in the CFL.
- Keron Williams BC Lions
- Anton McKinzie BC Lions
- Brandon London Montreal Alouettes
- Shannon James Hamilton Tigercats
- Courtney Robinson Hamilton Rough Riders
Tyler Kirchoff may be the Spider's featured TB when they visit McGuirk Saturday.
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The first CSN Gridiron Power Index ranks UMass as #8. In the past, the Selection Committee has used the Index in playoff selection/bracketing.