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Umass defeats Rutgers to end a 16-game losing streak

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Umass defeats Rutgers to end a 16-game losing streak

Summary

The UMass Minutemen defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 37-21 on Thursday night in Piscataway, New Jersey. Entering the matchup as 29.5-point underdogs, the Minutemen led 24-7 at halftime and maintained the lead for the duration of the contest. Quarterback William Watson contributed to the win by completing 19 of 22 passes for 197 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 40 yards. The victory marks the first win for UMass in 677 days, snapping a 16-game losing streak that dated back to their 2025 campaign. This result represents the program’s first win against an FBS opponent since 2023 and their first victory over a power conference school since 1978.

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By the Numbers

•UMass defeated Rutgers 37-21 to conclude a 677-day winless streak.
•William Watson threw for 197 yards and three touchdowns in the victory.
•The Minutemen were 29.5-point underdogs entering the game.
•The win is the program's first against an FBS opponent since 2023.

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College football is back, and on Thursday night, fans had a whole slate of games to tune in for.However, there was one game in particular that stood out among the rest as the UMass Minutemen took on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights out of the Big Ten, who entered the game as 29.5-point favorites.UMass Upsets RutgersWhile […] The post College Football Team Pulls Off Shocking Upset to End 677-Day Losing Streak appeared first on HEAVY.
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