Rutgers' Postgame Fireworks Show Goes Viral in Video After Losing to UMass as 29.5-Point Favorites
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Key Points:
- Rutgers lost their 2026 season opener 37-21 to UMass, a team that had entered the season with the FBS' longest losing streak at 16 games.
- Despite the loss, Rutgers proceeded with a planned postgame fireworks show at SHI Stadium, which went viral on social media.
- UMass overcame an early 7-0 deficit to score 30 consecutive points and secure the upset victory as a +29.5 underdog.
- Reports indicate Rutgers paid UMass to travel to Piscataway for the season opener, according to On3's Brett McMurphy.
