UMass was handled by a better, more talented Central Michigan team. The Minutemen gave a commendable effort with so many players out.
The defense played with effort and had 7 TFL, which against the Chippewas' "heavy" run game (with a full back), is difficult. They also had a forced fumble and again UMass failed to score after a turnover. The defense battled all day and I can't complain about their results with so many new starters.
On offense, AJ Hairston was facing pressure on nearly every throw. He was not helped by at least three or four drops that stalled UMass drives. Jacquon Gibson, playing hurt, had a wide open drop on the first series and did not return to the game.
The Minutemen did as well as they could against a solid MAC Central Michigan team. If UMass could get some injured players back, I think they could still win a game this year.
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UMass write-up here.
Central Michigan's write-up here.
Hustle Belt reports Central Michigan cruised to victory.
Minuteman Command says injury-riddled UMass was run over by the Chippewas.
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Temple moved their win total to five with an overtime win over Tulsa. With four games remaining, the Owls should be bowl eligible.
Bryant lost to Rhode Island 38-17.
Missouri lost the game and their quarterback to Vanderbilt.
Western Michigan lost to Miami (Ohio).
Buffalo was upset by Akron 24-16.
Northern Illinois beat Ball State 21-7
Ohio beat Eastern Michigan 28-21.
Kent State picked up their second win of the season with a victory over Bowling Green.
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UConn was upset by Rice in double overtime. The Huskies are 5-3 and all three losses were in overtime..
Boston College made a good effort, but fell to 1-7 with a loss to Louisville.
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