T.Y. Harding News, Rumors, Updates - UMass Minutemen

Not dressed ahead of Friday night Harding (undisclosed) isn't suited up and doesn't appear slated to play Friday night at UConn, per Tym Brown of the Daily Collegian.

Impact Harding was in sweats for warmups; it's safe to say the wideout is unavailable Friday night. The senior receiver, who has 28 catches for 327 yards and two touchdowns, will miss his second straight game.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Friday Harding (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game at UConn.

Impact Harding's availability will be made closer to the 7 p.m. ET kickoff, but having him back in the mix would be huge for UMass. The senior wideout has 28 receptions for 327 yards and two touchdowns across six appearances.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Buffalo Harding is listed out ahead of Saturday's game against Buffalo.

Impact Harding will miss his first game of the season as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The senior wide receiver will aim to be available for next week's contest against UConn. He has totaled 28 receptions for 327 yards and two touchdowns across six appearances.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nine catches in loss Harding accrued nine receptions (on 15 targets) for 91 yards during Saturday's 20-19 defeat against Miami (OH).

Impact After being targeted 15 times, Harding reeled in a season-high nine receptions for 91 yards Saturday against the RedHawks. The wide receiver has 28 catches for 327 yards and two touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Records just 15 receiving yards Harding hauled in all six targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 38-14 loss versus Eastern Michigan.

Impact Despite recording a season-high in receptions (six), Harding posted just 15 receiving yards during Saturday's loss to Eastern Michigan. The wide receiver has 19 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Season-low in receiving yards Harding caught all three targets for 44 yards and registered two carries for 21 yards during Saturday's 35-6 victory against Sacramento State.

Impact Harding posted just 44 receiving yards along with 21 rushing yards during Saturday's blowout win. The Massachusetts native now has 13 catches for 221 yards, along with four rushes for 90 yards and three total touchdowns in four games.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Watson paces UMass in 36-14 win over Stonehill to get Minutemen to 3-0 for first time since '07

William Watson III threw for a touchdown and ran for another and UMass beat Stonehill 36-14

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Scores pair of TDs in win Harding notched four catches for 73 yards and one touchdown, while rushing for 56 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 36-14 victory versus Stonehill.

Impact Harding housed a 56-yard run in the first quarter to give the Minutemen the early lead. Later in the game, the receiver reeled in a 51-yard pass from William Watson to cement the lead. Harding now has four total touchdowns through three games this season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on lone reception Harding gathered in their only target for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 37-10 victory versus Sacred Heart.

Impact Harding was featured once, early in the game for the Minutemen during the win over Sacred Heart on Saturday. The receiver corralled a 49-yard catch from William Watson for a touchdown just 44 seconds into the game.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

T.Y. Harding gets UMass off to fast start as Minutemen win consecutive games for 1st time since 2023

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Practicing this spring Harding is participating in spring practice, per Minutemencommand.com.

Impact Harding played in just three games last fall before suffering a season-ending injury. The wideout, who caught four passes for 30 yards before suffering his ailment, is expected to be a top pass-catcher for the Minutemen in 2026. Thus, it's an excellent sign that he's back on UMass' practice field.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss rest of season Harding will miss the rest of the season with an undisclosed injury, Tym Brown of the Massachusetts Daily Collegian reports.

Impact Harding's season will come to a premature end after appearing in just one game due to an injury. He had four receptions for 30 yards. It's disappointing for Harding after he set career-highs in 2024 with 19 catches for 334 yards and five touchdowns. He'll likely aim to get a medical redshirt to try and return again next season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Harding (undisclosed) didn't record any stats during Saturday's loss versus Iowa.

Impact Harding was questionable heading into the game but ended up being good to go, although he ended up playing just eight snaps. He will look to have a larger role during the team's Week 5 matchup versus Missouri following their upcoming bye.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Harding (undisclosed) didn't record any stats during Saturday's loss versus Iowa.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited snaps Saturday Harding (undisclosed) played two snaps without a target during Saturday's matchup against Bryant.

Impact Harding was previously listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup due to an undisclosed injury. Though the 5-foot-9 receiver was able to suit up on Saturday, he was held without a target and played just two snaps, indicating that the issue may still be hampering him. Harding will hope to be more involved against Iowa on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Status questionable Harding (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Bryant.

Impact Massachusetts' 2025 season is underway. During the campaign's first game against Temple, Harding logged four carries for 30 yards, 7.5 averaged per rushing attempt. Ideally for him, he can record more Saturday, especially against a non-FBS team in Bryant.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of TDs against Wagner Harding reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-7 win over Wagner.

Impact Harding also added a 58-yard punt return for a touchdown against FCS Wagner. Against Wagner he rebounded after being shutout in receiving in the last game against Missouri on Oct. 12. Outside of the game against Missouri, the sophomore has received more attention late in the season. The Bulldogs defense is near the bottom in the country against the pass, but the Bulldogs have faced three of the top 10 teams in the nation.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Career best receiving day Harding recorded four receptions (on five targets) for 85 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-20 defeat versus Northern Illinois.

Impact Harding got his opportunity on the receiving end and took advantage of it. For most of the season he has been doing the kickoff and punt returns.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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