UMass vs. Sacramento State - News - September 26, 2026 | FOX Sports

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Watson leads UMass over Sacramento State 35-6; Minutemen are 4-0 for first time since 2007

William Watson III threw a touchdown pass and ran for two more scores to lead Massachusetts to a 35-6 victory over Sacramento State

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Joseph Griffin Jr. - 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.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Auau - Sidelined Saturday Auau (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against UMass.

Impact Auau is not part of the roster for Saturday's game against UMass. His next chance to play will come against Bowling Green on Oct. 10 after the bye week.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Williams-Thomas - Not playing once again Williams-Thomas (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Sacramento State.

Impact Williams-Thomas will miss a second straight game due to an undisclosed injury. The senior tailback will aim to return against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 3.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Peevy - Out Saturday Peevy (undisclosed) is out versus Massachusetts, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Peevy is dealing with an undisclosed issue and will not be able to take the field Saturday. An upcoming bye week gives the wideout an extended period to recover before Oct. 10 against Bowling Green.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hodge - Not playing in Week 4 Hodge (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against UMass.

Impact Hodge won't be an option in the TE room in this game. He's not a regular in the rotation, however, so he's not likely to make a big impact even in games where he isn't available.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jace Wilson - Listed as questionable Wilson (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Massachusetts, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Wilson's status is in the air as kickoff approaches for Sacramento State. Although he is listed as questionable, he should be considered a game-time decision, with a final decision being made closer to kickoff. He's hauled in three receptions for 48 yards and one touchdown in two appearances.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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STANDINGS

MID-AMERICAN		W-L	CONF	STRK
1	UMass	4-0	1-0	W4
2	Kent State	2-2	1-0	W1
3	Eastern Michigan	2-3	1-0	W1
4	Toledo	3-1	0-0	W3
5	Buffalo	2-2	0-0	W1
6	Miami (OH)	2-2	0-0	W1
7	Ohio	2-2	0-0	W1
8	Central Michigan	2-2	0-0	L1
9	Western Michigan	2-2	0-0	L1
10	Akron	1-3	0-0	L2
11	Bowling Green	0-4	0-0	L4
12	Ball State	1-3	0-1	L2
13	Sacramento State	1-4	0-2	L3

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EVENT INFO

Hornet Stadium

Hornet Stadium

Sacramento, CA

Sep 27, 2026

11,007

3 Hours 13 Minutes