Sunday after Tulane--October 2nd, 2016

Well that was disappointing. UMass made some mistakes that we just could not make against a beatable team like Tulane. Once again, the Minutemen could not run the ball. Ford was ineffective after the first two series. The Minutemen WR corps, except for Andy Isabella, disappeared. The UMass defense, which was on the field a long time, did not wrap up in a couple of Tulane's possessions. And the UMass defensive secondary allowed a number of big plays over the top.

It ended up being an exciting game as Comis, still favoring his shoulder, brought us back in the fourth quarter. However, it ended up as another loss.

There was a very large crowd around the stadium, but it looked like most of the students didn't go in. And those that did left after the first quarter, when UMass was winning.

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UMass write-up. Post game quotes.

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Dan Malone says a change in quarterback was not enough to avoid a loss to Tulane.

He also reports an early surge was not enough to defeat Tulane.

Matty Vautour reports UMass faded after an early lead.

In his notes, Matty relates UMass was playing without three defensive starters.

The UMass Daily Collegian reports the Minutemen dropped a close game.

The Advocate reports Tulane had its biggest comeback win since 2009.

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UMass opponents went 10-1 over the weekend. BYU beat Toledo Friday night.

Florida eeked out a win against Vanderbilt.

Boston College held Buffalo to 67 total yards.

FIU got their first win over FAU.

Old Dominion blasted Charlotte 52-17.

Louisiana Tech beat UTEP 28-7.

South Carolina lost to Texas A&M.

Troy spoiled Idaho's Homecoming.

Wagner crushed Sacred Heart.

Hawaii ended a nine-game conference losing streak.

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