UMass Football Blog: Game Day--Kent State October 17th, 2015

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Well, the weather is supposed to be cool, but 0% chance of rain for the game today and the 3:30 pm start time should be as warm as the day is going to get. With some sun, it should be a nice fall day.

The fall foliage should be about peak in Amherst too. Get some warm stuff on and join me in supporting the team today. Kent State has a good defense. I expect a close game like FIU. However, I think the Minutemen can throw the ball on anyone. With Rodney Mills back, the Minutemen should have multiple threats. It would bode well for the rest of the season if UMass could jump-start the running game.

The Minutemen are finally in the section of the schedule where we should be highly competitive. BC is a double-digit underdog to Clemson. UConn is a slight favorite over UCF. I'd really like to see UMass win today. I'll be there cheering for the Maroon & White.

Go UMass!!!

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The UMass Football Blog won't be updated tomorrow until early afternoon.

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I went to a high school reunion function last night. The female bartender was wearing a UMass football t-shirt...

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Senator Rosenberg will be honorary captain for today's game.

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Matty Vautour has a post on today's game. Adrian Zullo will attend the game. Tajae Sharpe should break Zullo's career yards receiving today.

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Dan Malone previews today's game.

He has five keys to the game and a final score prediction.

Dan says UMass can't let the hangover from Bowling Green effect today's effort.

He also has the TV and other media options for the game.

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Kent State leads the MAC in total defense and pass defense efficiency.

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