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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.
The Minutemen’s season opener against Sacred Heart on September 12 will celebrate the legacy of the program’s first Black head coach while showcasing record‑breaking performances that signal a promising campaign.
The Minutemen broke a 16-game drought with a 37-21 win over Rutgers, highlighted by Watson’s record-setting performance and weekly awards for Harmon and Morris.
On September 3, the University of Massachusetts Minutemen snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 37-21 victory over Rutgers, marking their first win against a Power Five opponent since joining FBS and showcasing a record-setting performance from quarterback William "Pop" Watson III.
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 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.
The Mid-American Conference will open its 2026 football campaign on July 22 at Ford Field in Detroit, featuring UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak, quarterback William "Pop" Watson III, linebacker Tyler Martin, and a slate of promotional home games.