Rutgers prepares for UMass in season opener on June 3, 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Rutgers football will open its 2026 season against UMass on Thursday, June 3, at 6 p.m. UMass is coached by Joe Harasymiak, who enters his second year after a winless 2025 season. The Minutemen will field Brandon Rose as their starting quarterback following the departures of AJ Hairston and Grant Jordan. Rutgers faces significant challenges from UMass, who saw key players transfer out, leaving their roster with limited experience and production. Further analysis and predictions on the game will be published closer to the date.
- •Rutgers faces UMass in season opener on June 3, 2026.
- •UMass finished 2025 with no wins under coach Joe Harasymiak.
- •Brandon Rose is set to start at quarterback for UMass.
- •Key UMass players, including leading rusher Brandon Hood, have transferred.
- •Further game analysis predicted for publication closer to kickoff.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Rutgers Football 2026 Opponents Preview: UMass
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