UMass' lack of victories has somewhat obscured the remarkable turnaround in the Minutemen defense. This despite UMass has played five teams (and possibly six with UConn) who will go to bowls in 2022.
Some defensive stats and ranks (with 2021 rankings in parentheses).
Total defense 66th (126th) 374 yards/game (485 yards/game)
Passing defense efficiency 73rd (128th) 131.5 (170.9)
Scoring defense 99th (130th) 30.4 points/game (43.1 points/game)
Third down conversion defense 24th (128th) 31.8% (51.8%)
One defensive stat down sharply:
Net punting 130th (27th) 32.92 yards/punt (41.31 yards/punt)
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UMass has its game notes for Arkansas State up.
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The New England Football Journal covers UConn's win over UMass and the Huskies stunning 2022 turnaround.
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Texas A&M's bad year is hurting the Aggies recruiting.
ESPN thinks Texas A&M has a 23% chance to make a bowl game.
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Troy prepares for Army's option offense.
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