Well Eastern Michigan had a season to remember in 2022. The Eagles went 9-4 overall. EMU ran over Power Five Arizona State. The Eagles capped their season with a dominating win in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
Lindy's ranked the preseason MAC with Toledo #1, Miami of Ohio #2 and Eastern Michigan as #4. We're going against the MAC's best.
The Eagles have started slow on offense. They had two kickoff returns for TD's against Howard (and UMass has not done a good job in covering kickoff and punt returns), but only scored two offensive TD's in two games. EMU wants to run the ball with All-Conference RB Sampson Evans. The Minutemen did a good job against the Eagles offense last year.
A real bright spot for UMass has been Carlos Davis. So far for the season, he's 28-40 350 yards 70% completion average and a 176.5 EFF. Those are stats we've not seen in a long time.
Today UMass needs to tighten up on defense and continue to move the ball on offense. A second road win would be a real milestone for the program.
I'll be watching and cheering for the Minutemen. Go UMass!
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UPDATE: UMass in their "Icy Whites" for the EMU game. Also UMass MLB Jerry Roberts Jr may get some snaps after being out two games.
The Hampshire Gazette says UMass seeks to turn the page at Eastern Michigan.
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Pick Dawz thinks UMass will beat the spread.
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The Eastern Echo previews the EMU-UMass game.
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If you missed it, UConn lost starting QB Joe Fagnano for the season during their last game.
The Huskies look to bound back against FIU after an 0-2 start.
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I watched Army run their new offense to perfection in the Black Knights win over Group-of-Five power UTSA last evening.
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