Well, that was disappointing. The UMass offense, which I had mentioned positively, yesterday, turned the ball over four times early (three physical turnovers and a turnover on downs). The Minutemen had about 150 total yards at halftime and 211 going into the fourth quarter. UMass was never in the game.
The maligned UMass defense played well in the first half. The defense had a goal-line stand and the score could have been a lot more than 19 points at halftime. The defense also created a turnover on UConn's opening drive of the second half to give the Minutemen offense a short field.
Ah well, if being a UMass fan was easy, anyone could do it. A nice crowd turned out on a cold day to support UMass football.
On to next year..
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UMass write-up here.
UConn write-up here.
The Hampshire Gazette says it was a disappointing finish.
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New Mexico State edged Jax State with a late field goal.
Auburn hung with Alabama, but fell on a late TD by the Tide.
Eastern Michigan finished 6-6.
Toledo beat Central Michigan on the 24th, to finish 11-1.
Miami of Ohio generated only 216 yards of offense, but edged Bowling Green to finish 10-2.
New Mexico lost in double overtime to Utah State. The Lobos then fired their coach.
Arkansas State lost to Marshall to finish 6-6.
Penn State blew out Michigan State 42-0 on Friday.
Army next plays Navy.
Merrimack has finished their schedule.
Liberty finished a perfect 12-0 with a win over UTEP.
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