Sunday, September 06, 2026

UMass Football News--September 6th

 The Minuteman Command says Pop Watson took Springfield with him.

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UMass walking into the Rutgers Athletic Dept for their $1.5 million.

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Sports Illustrated's Patrick  Andres says he's in love with UMass.

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The Rutgers Blog "On the Banks" analyses the loss to UMass and says it's the worst in program history.

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Indiana's Curt Cignetti takes a shot at Rutgers as the pile-on continues.

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The Ashbury Park Press analyses Rutgers' embarrassing loss. 

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UMass students celebrate.

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Next week's opponent Sacred Heart lost to Monmouth in their CAA opening game. 

 Stonehill rode a strong first half in a win over New Haven.

 Sacramento State blew away Mississippi Valley State 52-0.

Eastern Michigan lost a close game to San Jose State 27-21

Miami Ohio gave up 649 yards of offense and lost to Pitt 59-14.

Buffalo had already won on Thursday.

UConn rang up a program record 679 yards of offense and thumped Lafayette 56-7. 

Ball State had the unenviable task of playing Ohio State and lost 56-3. 

Toledo's second half rally fell short and they lost to Michigan State 30-20

 Akron was competitive with Wake Forest but fell 38-16.

FCS Tarleton State won their 2nd consecutive FBS game as they edged Bowling Green 20-13.

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