Joseph Griffin Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - UMass Minutemen

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

SEPTEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

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.

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

Transfer WR Joseph Griffin says he could be missing piece to Wisconsin's offense Former Boston College receiver Joe Griffin breaks down his commitment to Wisconsin.

MAY 14, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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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

UMass Minutemen vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

William Watson III hits Joseph Griffin Jr. for 31-yard TD, extending UMass's lead over Rutgers