By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen welcome the Sacred Heart Pioneers to McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon for their 2026 home opener. In wake of last week’s 37-21 win at Rutgers, the shine couldn’t be brighter on the program who look to build off their upset and win consecutive games for the first time since 2023. 1st Down: The UMass offense under senior quarterback William “Pop”...