Wednesday, October 25, 2023

UMass Football News--October 25th, 2023

 The Daily Collegian reports off a bye week, UMass hits the road to Army.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Army Coach Jeff Monken discusses Army's loss to LSU and the upcoming game with UMass.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Doc's Sports Service looks at the stats and odds for the Black Knights-Minutemen game.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

USA Today image

UMass really needs a big effort against Army. All the off-season work and effort has not had a lot of reward in 2023. The Minutemen need to show up and play with enthusiasm and spirit. If they do, Army should be within reach.

If Army ends up playing two true freshmen QB's, our defense should be competitive with the Black Knights. The UMass offense should be able to move the ball and score some points.

A win against Army would make a huge difference in the 2023 season, maybe more than a closing win over UConn. It would be a big reward for the players and coaches and balm to battered souls of UMass football fans.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Liberty clinched a sport in the CUSA title game with a 42-29 win over Western Kentucky last night.

The Flames are rolling at 8-0. Liberty #2 in the nation in rushing yards and #15 in scoring offense. The Flames are also #10 in passing efficiency.

Liberty QB Kaidron Salter has 680 rushing yards all by himself. The Flames are on track for a New Year's Day bowl.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

New Mexico State beat Louisiana Tech last might 27-24. That makes the Aggies bowl-eligible.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------