JOSEPH GRIFFIN JR. #1 - WIDE RECEIVER - UMASS MINUTEMEN
211  YDS  •
12  REC  •
1  TD 
#1 - WIDE RECEIVER - UMASS MINUTEMEN
211 YDS
12 REC
1 TD
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Records 77 receiving yards Griffin (undisclosed) logged four receptions on eight targets for 77 yards during Friday's 35-16 loss to UConn.
Impact Griffin returned to action with his highest mark in receiving yards for the 2026 season. Across it, the wide receiver has 12 receptions for 211 yards (17.6 averaged per catch) and one touchdown. With more than five targets in each of his last two games this season, Griffin is projected to be a top option for Massachusetts going forward.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up in pads Griffin (undisclosed) was spotted warming up in pads and is trending in the right direction to play Friday at UConn, Tym Brown of Daily Collegian Sports reports.
Impact Griffin looks ready to roll after being spotted in warmups with the rest of the team, which is a good sign for his potential availability. Having Griffin in the lineup would be huge for UMass, as he has eight catches for 134 yards and one score this season.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Carrying questionable tag versus UConn Griffin (undisclosed) carries a questionable tag ahead of Friday's clash with UConn, per the MAC availability report.
Impact Griffin has missed the last two games for the Minutemen, and he's in danger of missing his third. The wideout, who has eight catches for 134 yards and one score this season, looks like a game-time call Friday night.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing vs. Buffalo Griffin (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Buffalo, per the MAC availability report.
Impact Griffin will be forced to sit out this contest as he works his way back from an undisclosed injury. The senior wide receiver has now missed back-to-back games and will aim to be available for next week's contest against Uconn.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Griffin (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Miami (OH), per the MAC availability report.
Impact Griffin has been ruled out for Saturday's contest after playing briefly in Week 5. He missed Week 4 with an undisclosed injury too, so he's likely dealing with the same issue. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday at Buffalo.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Targeted twice in Week 5 Griffin (undisclosed) caught 0 of 2 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 38-14 defeat to Eastern Michigan.
Impact After getting targeted twice in Week 5, Griffin can work his way back up to being Massachusetts' top wideout after his acclimation. Before Week 5, he logged eight receptions for 134 yards and one touchdown across the 2026 Minutemen's first three games.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable for Saturday Griffin (undisclosed) is a question mark for Saturday's contest versus Eastern Michigan, per the MAC availability report.
Impact Griffin's status looks to be up in the air Saturday after he was unable to give it a go in Week 4 versus Sacramento State. More information on his status could surface ahead of the contest.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Held out Saturday Griffin (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 35-6 victory over Sacramento State on Saturday.
Impact Griffin was seen warming up in pregame but was unable to give it a go against Sacramento State. The 6-foot-4 senior will hope to make his return when the Minutemen host Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Spotted in warmups Griffin (undisclosed) is spotted in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Sacramento State, Cam Pellegrino of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Seeing Griffin in warm-ups is a good sign, but his availability will be monitored prior to the 9 p.m. ET kickoff. The senior wideout is having a strong start to the year with eight catches for 134 yards and a score in three contests in 2026.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable for Saturday Griffin (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Sacramento State, per the MAC availability report.
Impact Griffin is dealing with an undisclosed issue that has put him in jeopardy of missing his first game. The wideout's official status is expected to be announced prior to kickoff. This season, he has hauled in eight receptions for 134 yards and one touchdown.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Leading receiver in win Griffin tallied three receptions (on four targets) for 59 yards during Saturday's 37-10 win over Sacred Heart.
Impact Griffin tallied the most receptions (3) and yards (59) during a blowout victory for the Minutemen on Saturday. The Wisconsin transfer has led the team in receiving yards for consecutive games to begin the 2026 campaign.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
First TD since 2023 Griffin gathered in 2 of 4 targets for 61 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 37-21 victory versus Rutgers.
Impact Griffin reeled in a 31-yard pass from William Watson for a touchdown to extend the lead for UMass. The wide receiver had just two receptions, but both went for at least 30 yards. Despite just having two catches, Griffin led the team in receiving yards, narrowly beating out T.Y. Harding.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

UMass Delivers Shocking Week 1 Upset Over Rutgers On The Road

The UMass Minutemen upset Rutgers 37-21 on the road on Thursday night to open up their 2026 campaign.
SEPTEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS
UMass Delivers Shocking Week 1 Upset Over Rutgers On The Road

UMass ends its 16-game losing streak with a 37-21 win over Rutgers

Pop Watson III passed for 197 yards and three touchdowns as UMass ended a 16-game losing streak with a 37-21 win over Rutgers in the season-opener for both teams
SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press
UMass Minutemen vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

UMass Minutemen vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football
SEPTEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS
William Watson III hits Joseph Griffin Jr. for 31-yard TD, extending UMass's lead over Rutgers

William Watson III hits Joseph Griffin Jr. for 31-yard TD, extending UMass's lead over Rutgers
SEPTEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS
Transfers to UMass Griffin has committed to Massachusetts, he announced.
Impact Griffin transferred to Wisconsin after the 2023 season, but injuries derailed his time in Madison, and he caught just one pass over the two campaigns. He had been productive at Boston College before transferring, catching 43 passes for 579 yards and six touchdowns across two seasons.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Gone portaling Griffin (undisclosed) plans to enter the transfer portal, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.
Impact According to Thamel, Griffin will have one year of eligibility, and possibly gain another via a medical redshirt from the 2025 season. Griffin caught 43 passes for 579 yards across two seasons with Boston College before transferring to Wisconsin, where injuries derailed his two campaigns. He caught one pass on two targets in 2025.
DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Griffin (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Washington.
Impact It'll be the fourth straight game that Griffin's missed. The redshirt junior has just one catch for five yards this season.
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. Iowa Griffin (undisclosed) won't play against Iowa.
Impact The backup wideout has just one catch for five yards this season. Griffin's next chance to play will come against Ohio State on Oct. 18.
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. Iowa Griffin (undisclosed) won't play against Iowa.
Impact The backup wideout has just one catch for five yards this season. Griffin's next chance to play will come against Ohio State on Oct. 18.
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Active at practice Griffin (undisclosed) has returned to action as the Badgers open spring practices, Jesse Temple of The Athletic reports.
Impact Griffin, who missed all of last season with an undisclosed injury after transferring in from Boston College, has returned to action for the Badgers. The 6-foot-4 junior wideout tallied 43 receptions for 579 yards and six touchdowns across two seasons with the Eagles prior to transferring to Wisconsin.
MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down for the season Griffin (undisclosed) won't play in 2024, Evan Flood of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Griffin has yet to play this season, and now he'll officially be placed on the back burner until 2025. The Boston College transfer, who arrived to Madison in the summer, took some time to get acclimated and was also listed on the Badgers' first two injury reports of the season. He was buried on the depth chart, and clearly had an uphill battle for snaps this fall. Look for Griffin to compete for one of Wisconsin's starting outside receiver roles next season.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down for the season Griffin (undisclosed) won't play in 2024, Evan Flood of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Griffin has yet to play this season, and now he'll officially be placed on the back burner until 2025. The Boston College transfer, who arrived to Madison in the summer, took some time to get acclimated and was also listed on the Badgers' first two injury reports of the season. He was buried on the depth chart, and clearly had an uphill battle for snaps this fall. Look for Griffin to compete for one of Wisconsin's starting outside receiver roles next season.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined Saturday Griffin (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against South Dakota.
Impact Griffin, who joined the Badgers in the offseason from Boston College, will miss Saturday's contest after failing to see the field in Week 1. The 6-foot-3 wideout had 579 yards on 43 receptions in two seasons at BC. His next chance to suit up will come next week in a home matchup with Alabama.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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