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William Watson III leads UMass in 36-14 win against Stonehill

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

William Watson III leads UMass in 36-14 win against Stonehill

Summary

William Watson III propelled UMass to a 36-14 victory over Stonehill on Saturday in Amherst, marking the Minutemen's first 3-0 start since joining the Bowl Subdivision in 2011. UMass took an early lead thanks to a field goal following a Stonehill fumble. After briefly trailing, the Minutemen regained control with a 56-yard touchdown run by T.Y. Harding. UMass extended its lead with additional touchdowns and field goals. Derek Morris kicked three field goals, contributing to the win. UMass will next face Sacramento State as they begin Mid-American Conference play.

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By the Numbers

•UMass improves to 3-0 for the first time since 2007.
•UMass scored 33 unanswered points after trailing 7-3.
•William Watson III threw for one touchdown and rushed for another.
•Derek Morris made three field goals during the game.
•Next game for UMass is against Sacramento State.

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11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Watson paces UMass in 36-14 win over Stonehill to get Minutemen to 3-0 for first time since '07

What they're saying

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William Watson III threw for a touchdown and ran for another as UMass beat Stonehill 36-14 on Saturday. With the win, the Minutemen started 3-0 for the first time since joining the Bowl Subdivision in 2011. UMass led 3-0 after Stonehill fumbled the ball away on the third play of the game's first drive.
— Yahoo Sports

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