UMass football sells out McGuirk Alumni Stadium for first time since 2014
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

UMass football's game against Eastern Michigan on October 3, 2026, is officially a sellout, marking the first time since 2014. The team is riding a four-game winning streak under head coach Joe Harasymiak and aims for a fifth straight victory. UMass opened the season with a surprising 37-21 upset over Rutgers and has since defeated Sacred Heart, Stonehill, and Sacramento State. Quarterback William Watson III has been a key player, contributing significantly with both passing and rushing yards this season. The game is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
- •UMass is 4-0 this season, aiming for five consecutive wins.
- •William Watson III has thrown for 610 yards and six touchdowns this season.
- •McGuirk Alumni Stadium will host over 17,000 fans for the game.
- •UMass's last sellout was in 2014.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — UMass football secures first sellout in over a decade
"UMass's game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday is now a sellout.
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