The Minuteman Command reports Coach Harasymiak says UMass needs the bye week.
Besides the gameday decisions, Harasymiak said Zeraun Daniel has practiced only on Fridays since the Sacramento State game, and Pop Watson had just two walkthroughs before he returned.
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After last week, UMass is tied for 10th in the MAC standings with just one conference win.
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The MAC blog "By-the-Belt" has a post on MAC conference commissioner Steinbrecher on the 24-team CFP and possible changes to the MAC.
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UMass is #113 in ESPN's college football rankings after the UConn defeat.
UConn is #67, far above any MAC team---and above Boston College.
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