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Indiana tight end AJ Barner talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoosiers looking for a turnaround after dismal 2021 season

By Michael Marot Aug. 15, 2022 01:28 PM EDT

Nebraska red team quarterback Casey Thompson (11) signals the sideline between plays against the white team during the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Big Ten's best defenses come out of spring in rebuild mode

By Eric Olson Apr. 25, 2022 05:44 PM EDT

Nebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple, left, and associate head coach Mickey Joseph watch from the sideline during the second half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. The white team defeated the red team 43-39. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Coordinator changes add intrigue to Big Ten spring practices

By Steve Megargee Apr. 20, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

Indiana wide receiver Ty Fryfogle (3) runs in front of Minnesota linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin (55) in the second half during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Hoosiers hire ex-UMass coach as new offensive coordinator

Dec. 09, 2021 04:02 PM EST

Maine hands struggling UMass 35-10 loss

Nov. 13, 2021 03:29 PM EST
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Joe Fagnano threw a pair of scores, Elija Barnwell ran for two and Maine handed reeling UMass its second-straight loss to a FCS opponent,...

Massachusetts head coach Walt Bell directs his team in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
UMass fires coach Walt Bell after 2-23 record over 3 seasons

Nov. 07, 2021 02:29 PM EST

Michael Welch, right, with the Florida State Checker Boys, get made before an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Massachusetts at Florida State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell speaks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Florida State says it won't overlook UMass with Clemson next

Bob Ferrante Oct. 21, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall scores against Massachusetts during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 17 Coastal Carolina wins 53-3; UMass' 15th straight loss

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 25, 2021 04:21 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall scores against Massachusetts during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Massachusetts at Coastal Carolina 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 02:45 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina wide receiver Kameron Brown (11) runs along the sideline chased by Buffalo safety E.J. Brown (7) after a catch during the second half of a NCAA college football game in Buffalo, N.Y. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
No. 17 Coastal Carolina, UMass moving in opposite directions

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 23, 2021 10:22 AM EDT

Boston College running back Travis Levy (23) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Kobay White (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Amherst, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Grosel comes on to help BC complete 45-28 win over UMass

By Doug Alden Sep. 11, 2021 07:15 PM EDT

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) passes off to running back Alec Sinkfield (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Amherst, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Boston College at Massachusetts 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

Pickett's 2 TDs key Pitt rout of UMass, 51-7

By Alan Saunders Sep. 04, 2021 07:56 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw for two touchdowns passes and the Pitt defense held Massachusetts to 209 yards of total offense as the Panthers cruised...

Pittsburgh running back A.J. Davis Jr. (21) reaches for the ball as Massachusetts defensive back Bryson Richardson (6), left, recovers the fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Massachusetts at Pittsburgh 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this file photo from Oct. 14, 2017, Pittsburgh freshman quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) plays in an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, in Pittsburgh. The senior quarterback is looking to make the most of his decision to return for a fifth season instead of going to the NFL. Pickett was leaning toward entering the NFL draft before changing his mind last December. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Pitt begins season of high expectations against UMass

By Will Graves Sep. 03, 2021 09:35 AM EDT

UMass quarterback Will Koch (15) attempts a pass as the Minutemen take on Marshall during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Wells, Knox, No. 16 Marshall outmuscle Massachusetts 51-10

By John Raby Nov. 07, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday leads the players on to the field for a game against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
FBS independent Massachusetts takes on No. 16 Marshall

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 05:23 PM EST

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday leads the players on to the field for a game against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
No. 16 Marshall prepares for FBS independent Massachusetts

By John Raby Nov. 05, 2020 09:56 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo Massachusetts players enter the field for an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, in Amherst, Mass. Massachusetts is the latest school from the Football Bowl Subdivision, college football’s highest level, to cancel its fall season. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
The Latest: Asian football cancels Oct., Nov. qualifiers

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2020 11:10 AM EDT