ESPN grades 2022's new coaching hires at mid-season.
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At the half way point, UMass is dead last in passing offense, team passing efficiency and scoring offense.
The Minutemen are #34 in rush defense, #64 in passing efficiency defense and #109 in scoring defense. UMass was #130 in scoring defense, #126 in rushing defense and #100 in pass defense in 2021. Quite a turnaround on defense. The numbers would be even better if the defense was not on the field the whole game.
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Temple plays Tulsa Saturday. The Owls scored 28 against UMass, but have not scored more than 14 against anybody else.
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Mountain West Wire previews Saturday's New Mexico State-San Jose State game.
The Aggies are # 126 in scoring offense with just 15 points/game. However, that's better than UMass' 12.0 points/game.
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The national media pick Texas A&M as a slight favorite over South Carolina.
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With a mid-season record of 2-4, Army insists the 2022 season is not lost.
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