Following practice on Thursday, former Springfield Central star and most-likely starting UMass quarterback William ‘Pop’ Watson spoke to the media. This was the first time Watson has spoken in this setting since his decision to return home after a couple of not-so-great seasons at Virginia Tech. Last week following the first spring practice, head coach Joe Harasymiak spoke highly of his relationship with Watson already, noting that the two are……

AMHERST – After an 0-12 season, there’s nowhere to go but up for UMass. Fans have seemingly been saying that for two decades now, but it’s actually true at this point. The Minutemen were the butt of jokes throughout 2025 both locally and nationally. But, after dipping into the transfer portal, making some staff changes and trying to re-establish the culture he began putting in place this time last year,…

The Joe Harasymiak Era got off to a rough start, but the Minutemen have a ton of turnover and there’s a quiet confidence among the program that things are in fact getting better, Not only did UMass open up spring practice on Tuesday, but the full 2026 schedule was also unveiled. A sign that the page has truly been turned. Here’s how the schedule shakes out: Thursday, Sept. 3 at…