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The University of Massachusetts football team rallied from an early hole to defeat Rutgers 37‑21, earning the Pop‑Tarts Bowl Crazy Good Team of the Week distinction.
After a historic victory over Rutgers, the Minutemen turn their focus to a home opener against Sacred Heart, with key players ready to sustain the momentum.
The Minutemen open the 2026 season on September 3 at SHI Stadium, facing a heavily favored Rutgers squad led by transfer quarterback Dylan Lonergan. Key players and coaching storylines set the stage for a pivotal clash.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst football program is entering a pivotal moment as it prepares for its season‑opening clash with Rutgers on September 3. After a dismal 2025 campaign that left the Minutemen among the nation’s most ineffective offenses, the team has appointed Max Warner as its new offensive coordinator, tasking him with rebuilding an attack that struggled to move the ball.
Max Warner takes the reins of the UMass offense, bringing a new philosophy and fiery leadership that players say could finally break years of futility.
The Minutemen are using an aggressive preseason schedule to sharpen their defense, evaluate backups, and build depth ahead of their road opener against Rutgers.
UMass aims to climb out of the FBS scoring basement as former Virginia Tech quarterback William 'Pop' Watson III joins the program and new offensive coordinator Max Warner brings a fresh philosophy.