UMass shocks Rutgers to end 16-game losing streak

In Piscataway, New Jersey, UMass defeated Rutgers 37-21 on September 3, 2026, ending a 16-game losing streak. Quarterback Pop Watson III led UMass with 197 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Rutgers' Dylan Lonergan struggled with four interceptions. The victory marked UMass's first win against an FBS school since 2023.