UMass football prepares for new era following winless 2025 season

The UMass football program enters the current season attempting to rebound from a 0-12 campaign in 2025. Following a decade of struggles as an independent, the program rejoined the MAC as a full-time member. Head coach Joe Harasymiak, who replaced Don Brown late last year, is tasked with rebuilding a team that has not participated in a bowl game since moving to the FBS level in 2012. Athletic director Ryan Bamford attributed past difficulties to a lack of conference affiliation and inconsistent coaching tenures. Harasymiak emphasized that returning to a conference structure was a primary factor in his decision to take the position. The program is now focused on establishing a new foundation as it navigates its return to the MAC.

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