Massachusetts Minutemen vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Drive chart
Drives
End of Half
Touchdown- Touchdown
- Interception
- Punt
- Touchdown
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASS | 7 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 37 |
| RUTG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
Who won: UMass 37-21
The Massachusetts Minutemen beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 37-21 on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at SHI Stadium. The UMass outscored the Rutgers 17-0 in the 2nd quarter. William Watson III led the UMass in passing yards (19/22, 197 YDS, 3 TD). Dylan Lonergan led the Rutgers in passing yards (16/29, 242 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT).
Team stats
MASSRUTG 211st Downs18
4-113rd down efficiency3-11
1-14th down efficiency4-5
397Total Yards346
197Passing319
19/22Comp/Att22/38
9.0Yards per pass8.4
200Rushing27
41Rushing Attempts25
4.9Yards per rush1.1
8-60Penalties7-34
0Turnovers4
0Fumbles lost1
0Interceptions thrown3
36:21Possession23:39
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