Coverage dated September 19, 2026

UMass football improves to 3-0 to open a season for the first time in the FBS era with win over Stonehill

Headline from The Boston Globe

The Minutemen forced another three turnovers in their win, while William "Pop" Watson passed for 160 yards and a touchdown.

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Reports & sources

2 articles, oldest first.

  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Watson paces UMass in 36-14 win over Stonehill to get Minutemen to 3-0 for first time since '07 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    William Watson III threw for a touchdown and ran for another and UMass beat Stonehill 36-14

  2. The Boston Globe

    UMass football improves to 3-0 to open a season for the first time in the FBS era with win over Stonehill (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The Minutemen forced another three turnovers in their win, while William "Pop" Watson passed for 160 yards and a touchdown.

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