Today's game against undefeated Liberty will be a tall order for the Minutemen. Liberty is #7 in total offense, # 4 in team passing efficiency, #10 in scoring. The Flames are also no slouches in defense. Liberty is #42 in total defense and #28 in scoring defense (20.4 points/game).
All the pundits have Liberty as a 28-point favorite. However, UMass is healthy and has a bye week under its belt. The Minutemen defense controlled Army and has played well in spots. If UMass can achieve a couple of turnovers as they did against Army, the Minutemen could make a game of it.
I think the key to the game is the UMass offense. If the Minutemen can score close to, or over 30 points then we could put some pressure on Liberty, who has not really had to face much adversity in this season.
I'll be watching and cheering for the Minutemen. Go UMass!
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The Hampshire Gazette reports UMass is seeking to hand Liberty their first loss.
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Against the Spread says to take Liberty over "the clearly inferior" UMass team.
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The Daily Collegian has a post on how three UMass players found their way home.
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On Thursday night, Boston College lost to Pitt 24-16, dropping the Eagles record to 6-5.
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