Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Game Day-- Ball State 2026


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It's a big game for the Minutemen today. UMass needs to stop the slide of a four-game losing streak. The game is at home at McGuirk and according to Harasymiak, the Minutemen should be close to full strength. UMass really needs this game to have a shot at a .500 season. A win would make an FBS record for UMass and provide momentum for the final three games.

UMass needs to get serious and win this game. Ball State is in the Minutemen's wheelhouse. A win today would  be a major milestone for the program.

I'll be watching and cheering for our side.

Go UMass!

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Harasymiak calls the Riccio gift a "Pivotal  Moment" for the UMass football program.

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The Star Press scouts the Ball State-UMass game and predicts a Minuteman victory.

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The MAC blog "By-the-Belt" has two stories"

MAC Week #8 power rankings.

 10 things you need to know before watching mid-week MACtion.

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College Sports Wire predicts UMass 24 Ball State 23.

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Last night Ohio beat Akron 28-20. 

You gotta watch this run by Akron RB Jordan Gant. He runs through the entire Ohio defense.

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Buffalo won another overtime game against Miami (Ohio).

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Tuesday, November 03, 2026

UMass Football News--November 3rd, 2026

 Caoch Harasymiak's Friday press conference.

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The Minuteman Command has Harasymiak's comments on Dallas Elliott's illness. 


 Elliott's GoFundMe page if you are interested in helping his fight.

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After this weekend's games, the ESPN Power Index has UMass at #123 with a 4.7% chance to win out and a 78.9% chance to reach 6 wins.

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Fan Duel has UMass-Ball State game stats and a prediction the Minutemen have a 67.5% chance of victory.

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College Football News predicts UMass 27 Ball State 24.

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Cardinal Media reports Ball State prepares for mid-week MACtion.

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Monday, November 02, 2026

UMass Football News--November 2nd, 2026

 The latest edition of UMass' Plant-the-Flag podcast. Interviewed is senior Safety Zeraun Daniel.

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"X" post by Jason Yellin about Josh Mauer. 

Jason Yellin and  Josh Mauer were great at UMass. I miss them both.

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 AP News has a breakdown of Wednesday's UMass-Ball State game. 

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Vegas has UMass a 3.5 point favorite over Ball State.

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My early morning sessions working on the blog have been more fun lately..


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Sunday, November 01, 2026

UMass Football News--November 1st, 2026


 WWLP has a post on Dallas Elliott's illness.

The Hampshire Gazette also has a short post on Elliott. 

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 Rutgers made a spirited effort against Michigan, but lost 28-21.

Sacred Heart moved to .500 with a big comeback win over Stony Brook. 

Stonehill held off Mercyhurst 34-28. 

Eastern Michigan plays Wednesday. 

Sacramento State earned their first ever MAC win over Kent State. 

Miami (Ohio) plays Tuesday.

Buffalo plays Tuesday.

UConn lost to Air Force 35-26. 

Ball State plays UMass Wednesday.

Toledo plays Sacramento State Wednesday.

Bowling Green lost to Western Michigan 23-10.

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