The Minuteman Command has a Spring recap by Christian McCollum and Rene Ingoglia.
It's well worth listening to. It has some interesting details. I think the Minutemen have significantly increased their talent level from last year. However, I have been worried about the OL and the running backs. Christian and Rene think UMass is good in those two rooms.
Generally, if you can run the ball, you've got a good looking offense and a good looking quarterback. Expecting Pop Watson the jump start the passing game and then also do a dual-threat thing is asking a lot. Being able to run the ball will make it easier on him and help the passing game too.
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ESPN has a good, detailed preview of the MAC conference for 2026. They pick us last, of course, but we deserve that until we play better.
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New conference foe Sacramento State wraps up Spring Ball.
The Hornets' write-up on their Spring practice.
UMass is one of the four MAC teams that have to make the trek to Sacramento, the others are Ohio, Kent State and Toledo.
It will be interesting to see how the new-look UMass team does against ex-FCS Sacramento. It could give us an early indication on how 2026 is going to go for the 2026 season.
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The MAC blog "By the Belt" has a post on three MAC players drafted by the CFL, which includes Keegan Andrews.
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