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Curtis Kimmons IV - Leading rusher in win Kimmons tallied 19 rushes for 85 yards and caught their only target for 10 yards during Wednesday's 31-30 overtime win against Ball State.

Impact After tallying a season-high 19 carries, Kimmons led his team in rushing with a season-best 85 yards in a narrow win over the Cardinals on Wednesday. The running back had been held to a combined 10 carries for just 46 yards over his last three games. This year, the senior tailback now has 74 rushes for 393 yards and four touchdowns, along with 10 receptions for 68 yards and one touchdown.

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T.Y. Harding - Six catches in win Harding caught 6 of 8 targets for 70 yards during Wednesday's 31-30 overtime victory over Ball State.

Impact Despite not leading the team in receiving, Harding corralled six passes for 70 yards during Wednesday's narrow win over the Cardinals. The wide receiver now has 34 receptions for 397 yards and three total touchdowns this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

William Watson III - Records trio of TDs in win Watson was 17-for-25 passing for 302 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 31-30 overtime win against Ball State. He also had eight rushes for 40 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Watson completed 68 percent of his 25 passes for a season-high 302 yards and three total touchdowns in Wednesday's victory over the Cardinals. The quarterback threw a 64-yard touchdown to Jabari Lewis to give his team the lead in the second quarter. Watson followed that up with a one-yard score in the third quarter and recorded the game-winning 13-yard rushing touchdown in overtime. In seven games, the Massachusetts native is 113-for-163 passing with 1,327 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions, along with 45 rushes for 218 yards and six touchdowns.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Watson's 13-yard TD run in OT lifts UMass over Ball State 31-30

William Watson III breaks loose for a 13-yard touchdown run in overtime, giving Massachusetts a 31-30 victory over Ball State

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Aedan McCarthy - Ready to rock for Wednesday McCarthy (undisclosed) will play in Wednesday's clash with Ball State, per the MAC availability report.

Impact McCarthy will suit up for the first time since Week 6 against Miami (OH). The quarterback is expected to serve as the backup to William Watson, who has cleared the team's injury report.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

William Watson III - Ready to roll for Week 10 Watson (ankle) is available for Wednesday's contest versus Ball State, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Watson was reportedly expected to play Wednesday night, which checks out given that the quarterback returned to action after a two-game absence in Week 8 and then had a bye week to recover. The gunslinger has thrown for 1,025 yards, eight touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing for 178 yards and four scores this fall.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

T.Y. Harding - Set to play versus Ball State Harding (undisclosed) will suit up for Wednesday's game versus Ball State, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Harding will take the field Wednesday after sitting out Massachusetts' previous two outings. The wideout has been a dependable target this season, recording 28 receptions for 327 yards and two touchdowns across six games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

William Watson III - Expected to play vs. Ball State Watson (ankle) is expected to play against Ball State on Tuesday night, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Watson returned after a two-game absence in Week 8 against UConn and tossed for 205 yards and a score on 58 percent completion. He was expected to suit up given the fact that he returned to action against the Huskies, but nonetheless, Watson should now be considered very probable for Tuesday night.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Kimmons IV - Quiet rushing performance in loss Kimmons totaled three rushes for seven yards and gathered in 5 of 6 targets for 33 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 35-16 loss versus Connecticut.

Impact For the second consecutive game, Kimmons was unable to reach 10 rushing yards, managing just seven yards against the Huskies on Saturday. The running back was more effective in the passing game, catching five passes for 33 yards, including a seven-yard touchdown from William Watson in the fourth quarter. The Florida native has 55 carries for 308 yards and four touchdowns, along with nine receptions for 58 yards and one touchdown this season.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Williams-Thomas - Scores first TD of season Williams-Thomas had three carries for 12 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 18 yards during Friday's 35-16 defeat against Connecticut.

Impact Despite recording just five touches, Williams-Thomas scored his first touchdown of the season in Friday's loss to the Huskies. The running back crossed the goal line on a six-yard rush to cut the lead in the fourth quarter. The Georgia native has nine carries for 35 yards and one touchdown this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

William Watson III - Returns in losing effort Watson (ankle) was 22-for-38 passing for 205 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 35-16 loss to Connecticut. He also had seven rushes for 11 yards.

Impact Watson, who miss the Minutemen's last two games with an ankle injury, made his return to action during Friday's loss against the Huskies. The 6-foot senior transfer from Virginia Tech has put together a solid season with UMass, logging 1,025 yards (96-of-138), eight touchdowns and two interceptions despite dealing with injuries. Watson has also been a factor in the ground game, totaling 178 yards and four touchdowns on the season. Watson will look to get UMass back on track in Week 10 against Ball State.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Griffin Jr. - 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

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OCTOBER 23 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

T.Y. Harding - 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

Joseph Griffin Jr. - 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

William Watson III - Suited up for warmups Watson (ankle) is in full pads for the Minutemen and led the team out for warm-ups, per Tym Brown of the Daily Collegian.

Impact Watson was officially questionable on the Minutemen's injury report, but seeing as the starting quarterback is in full pads, leading the team out for warm-ups and even giving a speech while he's at it, he appears to be trending towards playing against the Huskies on Friday night.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Aedan McCarthy - Set to miss Week 8 McCarthy (undisclosed) won't be available for Friday's matchup versus UConn, per the MAC availability report.

Impact McCarthy will miss his second straight game. With William Watson also questionable, there's chance the Minutemen may have to Logan Iganawa once again in Week 8 at UConn.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

T.Y. Harding - 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

Joseph Griffin Jr. - 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

William Watson III - Question mark to play versus UConn Watson (ankle) has been deemed questionable for Friday's clash with UConn, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Watson was reported on Friday to be expected to play, but he's officially listed as questionable on the Minutemen's injury report ahead of kickoff. Watson, who's tossed for 820 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions this season with 167 rushing yards and four scores on the ground, still appears to be trending towards playing, but he'll be a true game-time call for the Minutemen.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

William Watson III - Expected to return Friday Watson (ankle) is expected to return in Friday's game at UConn, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Watson has missed Massachusetts' last two games with an ankle injury, which resulted in the Minutemen temporarily relying on backups Aedan McCarthy (undisclosed) and Logan Inagawa under center. Though the team will evaluate Watson once more before the UMass-UConn game, he is expected to mark his first MAC appearance since logging 20 completions for 210 yards and one touchdown in Week 5 against Eastern Michigan.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Faulkner - Leading rusher in loss Faulkner accrued 23 carries for 84 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 2 of 4 targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 25-18 overtime defeat versus Buffalo.

Impact Despite averaging just 3.7 yards per rush on 23 carries, Faulkner led his team in rushing yards in Saturday's loss to the Bulls. The running back contributed a two-yard score to take the lead in the second quarter. The Pennsylvania native has 83 carries for 361 yards and three total touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Inagawa - Scores rushing TD in loss Inagawa completed 14 of 25 passes for 168 yards and one interception during Saturday's 25-18 overtime loss versus Buffalo. He also had 19 rushes for 66 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Inagawa completed 56 percent of his 25 passes, averaging 6.7 yards per completion during Saturday's overtime loss to the Bulls. The quarterback rushed for a season-high 66 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown run that opened the scoring for the Minutemen. The Georgia native has 251 passing yards, 75 rushing yards, two total touchdowns, and one interception in three games this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo gets tying field goal late in regulation, goes on to defeat UMass 25-18 in OT

Jason Wright threw two touchdown passes to Clint Walker, including the game-winner in overtime, and Buffalo defeated UMass 25-18

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Joseph Griffin Jr. - 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

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Watson's 13-yard TD run in OT lifts UMass over Ball State 31-30

Buffalo gets tying field goal late in regulation, goes on to defeat UMass 25-18 in OT