UMass football ends 16-game losing streak with 37-21 win over Rutgers

For the first time in nearly two years, the University of Massachusetts football program celebrated a victory, beating Rutgers University 37‑21 on Thursday night. The Minutemen surged ahead early, establishing a 24‑7 lead by halftime and never looking back.

Key performances

Quarterback William Watson III threw for 197 yards and three touchdowns, while the defense generated five sacks and three interceptions, securing the win and snapping the longest losing streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Looking ahead

UMass will return to Amherst on September 12 to face the Sacred Heart Pioneers, hoping to build on the momentum from this breakthrough performance.

Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.

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