The Minutemen played another spirited game and again came up short. What probably doomed UMass was three consecutive three-and-outs in the third quarter. UMass was deep in their own territory and tried three passes on first down on each position. UMass was forced to punt and the Huskies got the ball at midfield. Overall UMass punted seven times compared to UConn who punted three times.
UMass did score the most points since November 17th, 2018 when they beat Liberty 62-58 at home.
All in all, not a great year for UMass. Zero FBS wins is not optimal. Hopefully the new coach and the new conference will right the ship and I won't have to trudge to my computer every Sunday morning to try to put a good spin on defeat.
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Hampshire Gazette reports UConn held on to win.
Chad Chatlos (good name) of Turnkey ZRG talks about the Minutemen's coaching search.
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Eastern Michigan lost to Western Michigan. The loss probably knocked to Eagles out of a bowl bid.
Toledo lost to Akron on 11/26. At 7-5 the Rockets will get a bowl bid.
Buffalo blew out Kent State on 11/27 to go 8-4 and a bowl bid.
CCSU lost to Rhode Island in the first round of the FCS playoffs.
Miami (Ohio) beat Bowling Green to punch a ticket to the MAC Championship game.
NIU beat Central Michigan to go 7-5 and a probable bowl bid.
Wagner's season is over.
Mississippi State lost to Mississippi to finish 2-9.
Liberty lost to Sam Houston State to finish 8-3. The loss knocked the Flames out of the CUSA championship, but they will get a bowl bid.
I already reported on Georgia's four overtime win over Georgia Tech.
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Bonus coverage
How much would it cost West Virginia to fire Neal Brown?
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