The transfer portal is officially open, and for UMass Football, this 15-day window is the most critical period of the offseason. Coming off a winless 2025 season and preparing for a full return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC), Head Coach Joe Harasymiak and his staff are tasked with a total roster overhaul.
UMass hires Brandon Bowie as Director of High School Recruiting
In a move to fortify its off-field infrastructure following a difficult 2025 campaign, UMass Football has hired Brandon Bowie as its new Director of High School Recruiting.
Bowie arrives in Amherst from the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as a senior player personnel and recruiting analyst under Pat Narduzzi. The hire represents a strategic acquisition for Head Coach Joe Harasymiak, who is entering his second season at the helm with the daunting task of rebuilding a roster that finished winless a year ago.
UConn Transfer Portal Preview
As the transfer window opens, UConn Football finds itself at a crossroads. Following the departure of Jim Mora to Colorado State in November, the program has pivoted to new head coach in Jason Candle.
Boston College Transfer Portal Preview
As the transfer portal officially opens today, Bill O’Brien and the Boston College staff find themselves at a crossroads. Coming off a challenging 2–10 season, the roster is undergoing a massive transformation, with over 20 players already intending to depart.
Vrabel addresses allegations against Diggs & Barmore as Pats begin preparing for Miami
FOXBOROUGH – The media circus was back at Gillette Stadium on Thursday. But, for mostly the wrong reasons. After allegations against Stefon Diggs surfaced on Tuesday, more came to light on Wednesday morning against Christian Barmore from an incident in August. Barmore is facing domestic assault and battery charges after his girlfriend told police he threw her to the ground. During his usual Wednesday press conference, Mike Vrabel was asked…
Christian Barmore charged with domestic assault and battery
AP Photo/ Bryan Woolston Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been charged with a domestic assault and battery from a complaint filed two weeks ago. According to court documents from Attleboro District Court, the charge stems from an alleged incident that occurred on August 8 at his residence in Mansfield, Massachusetts. A criminal complaint issued on December 16 claims that Barmore engaged in a physical altercation with a woman with…
Mike Bajakian leaving UMass for Michigan State opens the door for much needed change
Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald has finalized a key piece of his inaugural Spartans coaching staff by hiring Mike Bajakian as the program’s new quarterbacks coach. Bajakian arrives in East Lansing after a challenging season as the offensive coordinator at UMass.
Roof’s long history with Bill O’Brien a big reason why he was hired as defensive coordinator
Familiarity matters in coaching. It is easier to coach with people you know than those you don’t. It is partly why Boston College Head Coach Bill O’Brien has decided to hire longtime defensive coordinator and friend Ted Roof as the Eagles new defensive coordinator.
Boston College set to hire Ted Roof as new defensive coordinator
The staff changes appear to be complete for Boston College. After a report surfaced on Tuesday morning, sources confirmed to NEFJ that Ted Roof – a long time defensive coach around the country – is set to become the next defensive coordinator in Chestnut Hill. Roof has been coaching since 1987 after he played linebacker at Georgia Tech. He was with Alabama from ’87-’88 before coaching at West Georga, Duke…
Stefon Diggs facing felony charges after December incident
Michael Owens/Getty Images Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing serious legal trouble following allegations of a violent encounter earlier this month. According to reports, Diggs has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. The charges stem from an alleged incident that took place on December 2, just one day after the Patriots’ dominant victory over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. During…