UMass Minutemen vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights - News - September 03, 2026 | FOX Sports

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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

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

UMass Minutemen vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Highlights 🏈 CFB on FOX

UMass Minutemen vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Highlights 🏈 CFB on FOX

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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

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Elijah Faulkner catches second TD of game, helping UMass take lead over Rutgers

Elijah Faulkner catches second TD of game, helping UMass take lead over Rutgers

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William Watson III throws 21-yard TD pass to Elijah Faulkner, tying game vs Rutgers

William Watson III throws 21-yard TD pass to Elijah Faulkner, tying game vs Rutgers

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Rutgers' Dylan Lonergan throws 4-yard TD to KJ Duff, taking early lead vs UMass

Rutgers' Dylan Lonergan throws 4-yard TD to KJ Duff, taking early lead vs UMass

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Where to watch UMass vs Rutgers: Live stream College Football, TV channel The UMass Minutemen (0-0) travel to SHI Stadium on Thursday night to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) as both teams kick off their...

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BIG TEN

MID-AMERICAN		W-L	CONF	STRK
1	Eastern Michigan	1-0	1-0	W1
2	UMass	1-0	0-0	W1
3	Bowling Green	0-0	0-0	-
4	Buffalo	0-0	0-0	-
5	Kent State	0-0	0-0	-
6	Miami (OH)	0-0	0-0	-
7	Ohio	0-0	0-0	-
8	Ball State	0-0	0-0	-
9	Central Michigan	0-0	0-0	-
10	Toledo	0-0	0-0	-
11	Western Michigan	0-0	0-0	-
12	Akron	0-1	0-0	L1
13	Sacramento State	0-1	0-1	L1

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EVENT INFO

SHI Stadium

SHI Stadium

Piscataway, NJ

Sep 03, 2026

42,454

3 Hours 19 Minutes