UMass opens as a 33.5 point underdog to Texas A&M. Army is a 10.5 favorite over UConn.
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The UMass Daily Collegian says UMass found a new gear in its passing game Saturday.
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The Hampshire Gazette reports the Minuteman's fourth quarter rally came up short.
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UMass is #55 in total defense.
The Minutemen are #19 in passing defense.
UMass is #10 (Top 10!) in third down conversion defense (#128 last year).
Our offensive explosion ☺ of 33 points moved us out of last place in most offensive categories. We are all the way up to #126 in scoring offense!
Our team passing efficiency is last (#131) at 99.76, however Garrett Druzo's is 146.93.
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Yesterday I mentioned Isaac Ross was stopped on UMass attempt for a two-point conversion that would have tied the game. To be fair, it was Ross who caught the TD with 00:18 left to make the two-point try possible. Also, Ross weights 165 pounds..
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Texas A&M is #1 in the Misery Index.
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