Our resident UMass guy Ryan Barry out-did himself with this one. If you’re looking for the most in-depth Minuteman preview anywhere, you’ve come to the right place… By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff The UMass Minutemen return to the Mid-American Conference in 2025 under new head coach Joe Harasymiak. Now on a fifth head coach since the FBS era began back in 2012, the Minutemen are in desperate search of stability…….
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff AMHERST – A warm summer morning welcomed the UMass Minutemen for their second week of camp to usher in the start of the 2025 season. While just in their practice jerseys, the Minutemen used a walk through practice to refine their playcalling, technical drills, and conditioning. Even with the slowed down format, there were still a few important takeaways from the visit to McGuirk Alumni…
The Joe Harasymiak Era is officially underway. The Minutemen kicked off training camp on a sultry Wednesday morning out in Amherst. Here’s everything Harasymiak had to say following the first session: Opening thoughts “We were blessed to get some heat, which was awesome. You know, guys were prepared and they’ve been working all summer for this, but there’s a little bit of a difference between I think being in weight…
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UMass unofficially began the latest chapter in the program’s history on Thursday, taking part in MAC Media Day at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. First year head coach Joe Harasmyiak, transfer running back Rocko Griffin and Malcolm Greene were all in the house to represent the Minutemen. The day included various rounds of media appearances as UMass gets acquainted with its newest opponents and fellow conference members. Right around 12:45,…
Image courtesy of UMass Football The UMass Minutemen are returning to the MAC in 2025 under new head coach Joe Harasymiak. They’ve also brought in new offensive and defensive coordinators and made significant use of the transfer portal to bolster their roster. While there’s a fresh energy and some promising additions, UMass has historically struggled at the FBS level, with a 2-10 record in 2024 and 2023. This schedule will……
UMass Head Coach Joe Harasymiak and his staff have completely revamped the Minutemen roster this off-season and the rebuild has continued this week with several potentially impact high school players committing to the program. Cornerback Corey Warner out of Dupont Manuel is the most recent commit on Monday. Warner has good size at 5’11 180 and is ranked as a three star recruit. NFL Academy offensive lineman and Finnish native……
The landscape of Division I college football has been permanently altered with the approval of the House v. NCAA settlement that was announced on Friday. The settlement is ushering in an era of direct athlete compensation under a reported $20.5 million annual salary cap per institution. While this represents a seismic shift for all of college athletics, its impact on Division I college football in New England—a region not traditionally……
Courtesy of UMass Athletics After two seasons as an independent and a 2-10 record in 2024, UMass makes its long-awaited return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in 2025. The move brings a more structured schedule and familiar opponents, but also a step up in consistent competition. With a new head coach in Joe Harasymiak and a number of transfer portal additions, the Minutemen are looking to turn a new page…….
Courtesy of UMass Athletics The UMass Minutemen football program, under the direction of first-year head coach Joe Harasymiak, has experienced significant activity in the NCAA Transfer Portal leading up to the 2025 season.1 As UMass prepares for its return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC), the coaching staff has been actively reshaping the roster through both incoming and outgoing transfers. Influx of Talent via the Portal: Harasymiak and his staff have……