UMass Football New--October 1st, 2017

Well it was an exciting game. It was like a heavyweight fight with two teams trading punches. It ended with another close loss by UMass. It spoiled a career day by Andrew Ford. He threw for 390 yards and five touchdowns. He threw one INT but was crossed up by his receiver. Poor special teams tackling gave Ohio good field positions several times. A fumble set up a Ohio field goal.

I thought the defense looked tired in the second half. We also lost some players during the game. Having three starting DB's out really hurt. Xavier Steele had a tough time in his first extensive playing time at CB. The defense did a good job containing Ouellette, but their mobile QB Nathan Rourke made a lot of yards.

Miracles of miracles, Logan Laurant kicked two solid field goals. I think we need the two weeks off to heal up. If we can put things together, I still think we have chances for wins against Georgia Southern, Maine and FIU.

Two Ohio players were ejected for targeting. The Bobcats also had a roughing the passer penalty that extended a UMass drive.

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UMass write-up here.

Ohio write-up here.

MassLive reports Ford and Breneman suited up for UMass and Bilal Ally gains more playing time.

Matty Vautour reports Ohio took control in the second half.

He also reports Ford and Breneman returning energized the offense, while injuries did the opposite for the UMass defense.

The Athens Post says Ohio won by means of a stout rushing attack.

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All of UMass' opponents also lost.

Colorado State won big at Hawaii.

Coastal Carolina lost a close game to Louisiana Monroe.

Old Domionion had a bye.

Temple lost to Houston 13-20.

Tennessee was blown out at home by Georgia 0-41.

Georgia Southern had a bye.

Appalachian State had a bye.

Mississippi State lost big to Auburn 10-49.

BYU lost to Utah and may have had the worst month in program history.

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