I feel a little better about the Old Dominion loss after learning at least five UMass starters missed the game. It was hard to see UMass player numbers in the blurry video feed on my laptop. Hopefully, the extra day this week will allow some of most of them to return.
I've been meaning to mention Tedrick Lowery. He led the Minutemen in tackles against Florida and was 2nd in TT for FIU and Mississippi State. Over the first four games, I felt he was having a First Team All-Conference year (if we were in a conference). He was an impact player for the Minutemen. Hope he returns soon.
Another player we've already talked about is Joe Previte. He had another good game against Old Dominion. Previte had 3.0 TFL and 1.5 sacks and 6 TT. That's a lot of production for a defensive lineman. The Minutemen had 7 TFL in that game.
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The UMass Daily Collegian report the Minutemen lost their third straight at Old Dominion.
The Virginia Pilot says Ray Lawry and Jeremy Cox emerged as a potent one-two punch for the Monarchs.
The Daily Press reports Old Dominion pasted UMass.
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Florida-LSU was canceled due the hurricane.
Clemson cranked out nearly 500 yards of offense against Boston College's vaunted defense.
FIU won its second straight over UTEP.
Tulane-Central Florida was rescheduled.
Auburn handled Mississippi State 38-14.
South Carolina plays Georgia today at 2:30.
Columbia beat Wagner with a program-record five field goals.
Troy had a bye.
BYU had an impressive win at Michigan State.
Hawaii handled San Jose State.