University of Massachusets Athletics

Massachusetts Football Holds Spring Game
April 25, 2026 | Football
The Minutemen closed out the spring football on Saturday afternoon at McGuirk Alumni Stadium
AMHERST, Mass. – Massachusetts football held its annual spring game on Saturday afternoon at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.  Â
Gameday NotesÂ
- Former Minuteman and current Minnesota Vikings defensive back, Isaiah Rodgers, served as the honorary captain for the game and met with the team prior to the start of the game.Â
- The team played a pair of live, 15-minute running time quarters of offense versus defense while mixing in several other segments. Â
- Prior to the live segment, there was a moment of silence in honor of Emma MacDonald, a dedicated member of the UMass Dining staff and a beloved member of the UMass community.Â
- Transfer quarterback and Pop Watson III ran for a touchdown on the game's first drive. Â
- Other highlights included two Raheim Sexil interceptions, and a long touchdown pass from Will Perry to Kezion Dia-Johnson.Â
- Justin Williams-Thomas and RJ Johnson III TD also rushed for touchdowns.Â
- More than 100 alumni and families returned for the weekend, highlighted by a well-attended pregame dinner the night before to support the program leading into the spring game.Â
Season Tickets  Â
- Season ticket holders from the 2025 UMass Football season must renew their season tickets by May 1 for the upcoming season. Â
- Fans interested in becoming new season ticket members for 2026 can complete the interest form here.  Â
-- UMassAthletics.com --Â
Players Mentioned
Massachusetts Football | Spring Game Media 4.25.26 - Coach Harasymiak
Saturday, April 25
Massachusetts Football | Spring Ball Media 4.21.26 - Coach Harasymiak
Tuesday, April 21
Massachusetts Football | Spring Ball Media 4.16.26 - Derek Morris
Thursday, April 16
Massachusetts Football | Spring Ball Media 4.16.26 - Brock Taylor
Thursday, April 16














