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University of Massachusets Athletics
Football
McCray, Mike
Mike McCray
- Title:
- Outside Linebackers
- Email:
- mmccrayii@umass.edu
Recruiting Areas: Central New Jersey / Ohio / Western Pennsylvania
Alma Mater: Michigan '17
Season at Massachusetts: Second (2022-present)
Mike McCray joined the Massachusetts staff in December of 2021 to lead the outside linebackers. In his first season he helped the defense move from 130th to 55th in FBS.
McCray helped the program in the next steps during the 2023 season as the Minutemen posted three wins against the nation's 44th-toughest schedule including road triumphs at New Mexico State and at Army. It was the first time since 2018 that UMass posted at least three wins in a season and the first time since 2015 the team posted multiple road victories.
At the conclusion of the 2023 season, three defensive players were placed on Phil Steele’s 2023 Postseason All-Independent Conference Team, including Billy Wooden (First Team DT), JB Brown (Second Team DE), Tyler Rudolph (Second Team S).
Before coming to Amherst to work for his former coach, McCray had a stint at Notre Dame after serving at his Alma Mater as a graduate assistant and defensive analyst.
The Trotwood, Ohio native was a three-year letter winner at Michigan, playing from 2014-2017. During his time with the Wolverines McCray appeared in 28 games, earning 26 starts. McCray was a two-time All-Big Ten honoree (honorable mention, coaches and media - 2016 and 2017).
McCray • Season-By-Season Coaching History
Massachusetts – Outside Linebackers (2022-present)
Notre Dame – Graduate Assistant - Corner Backs (2021)
Michigan – Intern / Graduate Assistant / Analyst - Linebackers (2018-19); Outside Linebackers / Inside Linebackers / Safeties (2019-20)
Michigan – Recruiting Coordinator (2016)
McCray • Postseason Coaching History
Alma Mater: Michigan '17
Season at Massachusetts: Second (2022-present)
Mike McCray joined the Massachusetts staff in December of 2021 to lead the outside linebackers. In his first season he helped the defense move from 130th to 55th in FBS.
McCray helped the program in the next steps during the 2023 season as the Minutemen posted three wins against the nation's 44th-toughest schedule including road triumphs at New Mexico State and at Army. It was the first time since 2018 that UMass posted at least three wins in a season and the first time since 2015 the team posted multiple road victories.
At the conclusion of the 2023 season, three defensive players were placed on Phil Steele’s 2023 Postseason All-Independent Conference Team, including Billy Wooden (First Team DT), JB Brown (Second Team DE), Tyler Rudolph (Second Team S).
Before coming to Amherst to work for his former coach, McCray had a stint at Notre Dame after serving at his Alma Mater as a graduate assistant and defensive analyst.
The Trotwood, Ohio native was a three-year letter winner at Michigan, playing from 2014-2017. During his time with the Wolverines McCray appeared in 28 games, earning 26 starts. McCray was a two-time All-Big Ten honoree (honorable mention, coaches and media - 2016 and 2017).
McCray • Season-By-Season Coaching History
Notre Dame – Graduate Assistant - Corner Backs (2021)
Michigan – Intern / Graduate Assistant / Analyst - Linebackers (2018-19); Outside Linebackers / Inside Linebackers / Safeties (2019-20)
Michigan – Recruiting Coordinator (2016)
McCray • Postseason Coaching History
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 5 (Missouri) Monday Press Conference
Monday, September 22
9.13.2025 | Iowa Post-Game Press Conference | Joe Harasymiak
Saturday, September 13
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 3 (Iowa) Monday Press Conference
Monday, September 08
UMass FB | Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs Bryant | 09.06.25
Saturday, September 06
