Monday, June 08, 2026

UMass Football Recruiting 2027--Jireh Puka Aleaga

 

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Jireh Puka Aleaga, a 6-3 305 pound OL from Henderson, NV has a UMass offer.

Hudl.com has video highlights. 

All-Conference and All-City at Fort Hamilton HS, NY 

UMass is the first FBS offer for Aleaga. He has FCS offers from Bryant and VMI. The Minutemen need offensive line talent and he could find a home and a great education in Amherst. 

Saturday, June 06, 2026

UMass Football News--June 6th, 2026

 

UMass ledgend Rene Ingoglia named to the 2026 College football Hall-of-Fame ballot.

2026 full ballot here

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The MAC blog "By-the-Belt" explores the proposed College Sports Act.

BTB also looks at the TV broadcast history of four MAC teams. 

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Athlon Sports predicts the 2026 MAC conference. 

The Athlon Sports 2026 college football magazine is out

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The official 2026-2027 college football bowl and playoff schedule is out. 

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Friday, June 05, 2026

UMass Football Recruiting 2030--Luke Maurino

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 Luke Maurino, a 6-3 200 pound WR from Melville, NY has a UMass offer.

Hudl.com has highlight video. 

Offensive MVP of this camp

UMass was the first school to offer Maurino. He could play FBS-level football and receive an excellent education in Amherst with the Minutemen. 

Thursday, June 04, 2026

UMass Football Recruiting 2028--Samuel Nurse

 

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Samuel Nurse, a 6-2 IOL/DT from Garfield Heights, OH has a UMass offer.

Hudl.com has video highlights. 

MVP offensive lineman in this camp

Nurse has an offer from Marshal. Miami (Ohio), Akron and Kent State have offered from the MAC. Nurse is a good athlete. He could play either line in college. UMass offers an excellent education and lots of playing time up for grabs. 

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

UMass Football Recruiting 2027--Jordan Shambley

 

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Jordan Shambley, a 6-2 183 pound QB from Tuscaloosa, AL has a UMass offer.

Hudl.com has video highlights. 

MaxPreps has stats. 

MVP of Rivals camp. 

Shambley has offers from North Alabama, Troy and Jax State. He's a excellent athlete who could thrive in the new-look Minuteman offense. 

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

UMass Football Recruiting 2027--Charles Carpender-Simms

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 Charles Carpender-Simms, a 6-2 190 pound DB/WR from Brookline, MA has a UMass offer

 Hudl.com has video highlights.

 Carpender-Simms has FBS offers from Navy and Delaware. Several FCS programs have also offered. He has FBS size and could play on either side of the ball in college. He could play in front of friends and family and get an excellent education with the Minutemen in Amherst. 

 

Monday, June 01, 2026

UMass Football Recruiting 2026--Jabari Lewis commits to UMass

 

 

Jabari Lewis, a 5-11 180 pound WR transfer from Fort Hays State University has committed to UMass.

Tigers bio here. 

Played in 25 games and recorded 59 receptions, 766 receiving yards, 225 kick return yards, 10 rushing yards, 2 tackles and 5 touchdowns (2023-25 seasons).

2023 247Sports page here.  Lewis was offered by UMass in 2023. He also had a Power Four offer from Syracuse. Akron, FIU and Florida Atlantic also offered. Lewis should add depth and productivity to the Minuteman WR room, who certainly needed reinforcements after last year.