UMass Upsets Rutgers as Massive Underdogs, Snaps Longest Losing Streak in CFB, Final Box Score Stats
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Key Points:
- UMass shocked Rutgers with a 37-21 victory to start the 2026 college football season, overcoming 28.5-point underdog odds at SHI Stadium.
- The Minutemen snapped a 16-game losing streak, securing their first win since October 2024.
- Quarterback William Watson III led UMass offensively, including a key 31-yard touchdown pass to Joseph Griffin Jr., helping the team build a 24-7 halftime lead.
- UMass' defense played a crucial role in the second half, forcing four Rutgers turnovers and preventing a late comeback.
- Rutgers gained 349 total yards but struggled with turnovers and third-down conversions, while UMass amassed 397 yards without any turnovers.
