Eastern Michigan vs. UMass: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 16

Updated Sep. 16, 2023 1:32 p.m. ET

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The UMass Minutemen (1-2) are in action on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET at Rynearson Stadium versus Austin Smith and the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-1).

Want to watch the game featuring the Eagles and Minutemen? You can find it on ESPN+.

How to Watch Eastern Michigan vs. UMass

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/1/2023	vs. Howard	W 33-23	-
9/9/2023	at Minnesota	L 25-6	+20
9/16/2023	vs. UMass	-
9/23/2023	at Jacksonville State	-	-
9/30/2023	at Central Michigan	-	-
10/7/2023	vs. Ball State	-	-
10/14/2023	vs. Kent State	-	-
10/21/2023	at Northern Illinois	-	-
10/28/2023	vs. Western Michigan	-	-
11/8/2023	at Toledo	-	-
11/14/2023	vs. Akron	-	-
11/21/2023	at Buffalo	-	-

Eastern Michigan ranks third-worst in total offense (218.5 yards per game), but has been a little better on defense, ranking 101st with 405.5 yards allowed per game.
While Eastern Michigan ranks seventh-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 123 passing yards per game, it's been a different story with the defense, which ranks 25th-best (155.5 passing yards per game allowed).
The Eagles have been a bottom-25 scoring offense this year, ranking 19th-worst with 19.5 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 69th in the FBS (24 points allowed per game).
The Eagles rank 22nd-worst in rushing offense (95.5 rushing yards per game) and sixth-worst in rushing defense (250 rushing yards per game allowed) this season.
In addition to a 51.7% third-down conversion rate allowed on defense, which ranks 13th-worst in the FBS, Eastern Michigan has posted the 93rd-ranked third-down percentage (36.4%) on offense.
The Eagles have forced two total turnovers (74th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over two times (34th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of an even, 63rd-ranked in college football.

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
8/26/2023	at New Mexico State	W 41-30	+7
9/2/2023	at Auburn	L 59-14	+35
9/9/2023	vs. Miami (OH)	L 41-28	+7
9/16/2023	at Eastern Michigan	-
9/23/2023	vs. New Mexico	-	-
9/30/2023	vs. Arkansas State	-	-
10/7/2023	vs. Toledo	-	-
10/14/2023	at Penn State	-	-
10/28/2023	at Army	-	-
11/4/2023	vs. Merrimack	-	-
11/18/2023	at Liberty	-	-
11/25/2023	vs. UConn	-	-

UMass has sputtering defensively, ranking 12th-worst with 465.3 total yards surrendered per game. It has been more effective offensively, posting 332 total yards per contest (105th-ranked).
In terms of passing, UMass ranks 98th in the FBS (199 passing yards per game) and 95th defensively (251 passing yards allowed per game).
The Minutemen's defense has been a bottom-25 unit in scoring defense this season, surrendering 43.3 points per game, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. Offensively, they rank 77th with 27.7 points per contest.
The Minutemen have been struggling against the run, ranking 14th-worst with 214.3 rushing yards surrendered per game. They have been more productive on offense, generating 133 rushing yards per contest (87th-ranked).
UMass' offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS with a 31.4% third-down conversion rate. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering a 37% third-down rate (59th-ranked).
The Minutemen sport a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 21st-best at +2.

Name	Position	Stats
Kay'Ron Adams	RB	237 YDS / 2 TD / 79 YPG / 5.3 YPC 4 REC / 32 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.7 REC YPG
Anthony Simpson	WR	10 REC / 188 YDS / 1 TD / 62.7 YPG
Taisun Phommachanh	QB	247 YDS (54.5%) / 0 TD / 1 INT 130 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 43.3 RUSH YPG
Carlos Davis	QB	350 YDS (70%) / 4 TD / 0 INT
Billy Wooden	DL	10 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK
Tyler Rudolph	DB	15 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Jordan Mahoney	DB	12 TKL / 1 TFL
Zukudo Igwenagu	DL	6 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK