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Dan Malone of the Springfield Republican has a look at the seven Minutemen named to the MAC All-Academic Team. Highlighting the group was Matt Sparks who is a two-time honoree. To earn the honor, players needed a 3.20 cumulative GPA while being a starter or important reserve.
It was a shootout at McGuirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon as Bowling Green narrowly defeated UMass 47-42 in the Minutemen's first game back on campus since 2011. Quarterback Blake Frohnapfel set school records with 589 yards through the air and five touchdowns, while Tajae Sharpe had 179 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
- UMass football falls to Bowling Green 47-42 in return to McGuirk Stadium : The Daily Collegian
- Missed opportunities overshadow impressive day for UMass football : The Daily Collegian
- Fans react to being back at McGuirk Stadium : The Daily Collegian
- Photo Slideshow: UMass Football Homecoming Game : The Daily Collegian
- Fans help celebrate UMass football team's return to McGuirk Stadium | GazetteNet.com
- HD video board crashes to ground during UMass football game against Bowling Green | GazetteNet.com
- UMass notebook: QB Blake Frohnapfel shines in loss to Bowling Green | GazetteNet.com
- UMass' return to McGuirk ends in 47-42 shootout loss to Bowling Green | GazetteNet.com
- UMass players and fans glad to be back at McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst | GazetteNet.com
- Ex-Minutemen share their favorite McGuirk Stadium memories | GazetteNet.com
- UMass football vs. Bowling Green: McGuirk Stadium homecoming a new and exciting experience for players | masslive.com
- UMass football vs. Bowling Green: Minutemen open MAC play and McGuirk Stadium against reigning conference champions | masslive.com
- UMass chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy and athletic director John McCutcheon discuss FBS aims, returning football to Amherst | masslive.com
- Photo gallery: UMass football rings in return to McGuirk Stadium with pep rally, press box ceremony | masslive.com
- UMass football attendance watch: 17,000 fans attend McGuirk Alumni Stadium in sellout | masslive.com
- QB Blake Frohnapfel sets UMass football single-game record with 589 yards passing | masslive.com
- Bowling Green puts up historic numbers on UMass defense: Minutemen give up team-record 668 yards | masslive.com
- McGuirk Stadium video board collapses during UMass football's first on-campus game in three years, no injuries reported | masslive.com
- Minutemen drop high-scoring 47-42 heartbreaker to Bowling Green in return to McGuirk Stadium | masslive.com
- UMass football vs. Bowling Green: Unbalanced Minutemen offense continues to struggle in ground game | masslive.com
- Three-and-out: UMass happy to be home - ESPN Boston
- Herald heroes | Boston Herald
- UMass on home spoil | Boston Herald
- UMass loses a shootout to Bowling Green - Sports - The Boston Globe
- Scoreboard falls at UMass-Amherst football game - Sports - The Boston Globe
- UMass sells out, goes down | The Recorder
- Offense keeps Falcons from defeat at UMass
- Bowling Green edges past UMass 47-42 - CBS 3 Springfield - WSHM
Despite a strong start in the first quarter by UMass on both offense and defense, Penn State used a four-touchdown second quarter to crack open the game en route to a 48-7 win over the Minutemen.
- Penn State rushes over UMass football 48-7 : The Daily Collegian
- UMass football blown out in all phases against Penn State : The Daily Collegian
- Matt Vautour: Penn State fervor is alive and well in State College - Daily Hampshire Gazette
- UMass notebook: Minutemen's running woes continue - Daily Hampshire Gazette
- UMass outclassed at Penn State, loses 48-7 - Daily Hampshire Gazette
- UMass still confident with conference play on deck - Daily Hampshire Gazette
- Minutemen rush for only three yards, give up six straight touchdowns in 48-7 rout at Penn State | masslive.com
- Missed opportunities abound in frustrating non-conference performance for UMass football | masslive.com
- Minutemen out of their league at Penn St. | Boston Herald
- UMass still upbeat | Boston Herald
- Penn State steamrolls visiting UMass - Sports - The Boston Globe
The team will leave for Penn State today where the Minutemen will do a walk through this afternoon at Beaver Stadium. Here's a look at the Friday headlines previewing tomorrow's game (4 PM, BTN).
- Whipple: UMass preparing for future NFL No. 1 pick in Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg - Daily Hampshire Gazette
- Matchup problems when UMass travels to Penn State | Boston Herald
- UMass football ready for unbeaten Penn State - Sports - The Boston Globe
- UNIVERSITY PARK: Penn State football: Former Nittany Lion Kenney eager for return trip to Beaver Stadium | PSU Football | CentreDaily.com
- UMass family affair heads back to Happy Valley - The York Daily Record
- Whipples return to area they call home when UMass visits Penn State | TribLIVE
As we close in on game day, here is a look at some of the headlines from this week previewing UMass football's game at Penn State on Saturday (4 PM, BTN).
- Connections run deep between UMass, Penn State football teams - Daily Hampshire Gazette
- UMass notebook: Running back Lorenzo Woodley back in the picture for Minutemen - Daily Hampshire Gazette
- Versatility of Rodney Mills an effective tool for UMass : The Daily Collegian
- Ben Roethlisberger: Whipple taught me how to be a pro : The Daily Collegian
- UMass in for a challenge against Penn State, QB Hackenberg : The Daily Collegian
- Lorenzo Woodley finds opportunity after getting lost in the shuffle : The Daily Collegian
- UMass football kicking situation still undecided, looking forward to opportunity to play at Beaver Stadium : The Daily Collegian
- After spending time in the 'dog house,' UMass football running back Lorenzo Woodley embracing return to starting role | masslive.com
- Amidst special teams blunders, UMass return specialist Trey Dudley-Giles continues to impress | masslive.com
- UMass football matchup with Penn State a welcomed homecoming for transfers Austin Whipple, Alex Kenney | masslive.com
- UMass football coach Mark Whipple says kicking decision not likely until Saturday; Freshman Matthew Wylie ready if called upon | masslive.com
- Leading the nation in tackles, UMass linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox wants defense to spend less time on the field | masslive.com
Dan Malone of the Springfield Republican has a recap of yesterday's practice at Gillette Stadium for the UMass football team. Wide receiver Alex Kenney said it was a good feeling to be in the stadium, while quarterback Blake Frohnapfel stated that seeing the sightlines and where things were like the play clocks was advantageous.
The UMass Sports Network has a feature spotlight on the UMass football wide receivers and position coach Mike Cassano. The USN mic'd up Cassano recently during practice to give fans insight into how the group works at practice. Returning wideout Marken Michel and Penn State transfer Alex Kenney talk about how training camp has been after the first week and what the strengths are of the group.
Dan Malone of the Springfield Republican spoke with new wide receiver Alex Kenney this week after practice and has short five-question Q&A posted from his interview.
Daniel Malone of the Springfield Republican caught up with UMass football head coach Mark Whipple and junior wide receiver Tajae Sharpe recently to discuss the potential for a successful downfield passing game in 2014, something Malone sees as an aspect of the game the offense missed in 2013. Malone believes a corp of speedy wide receivers, such as current Minutemen Marken Michel, Alex Kenney and Sharpe, could make the difference for UMass football in 2014.
Minutemen expecting more opportunities to throw deep | masslive.com
Dan Malone of the Springfield Republican takes a look at the UMass football team wide receivers and the impact the addition of Jalen Williams and Alex Kenney will make to the group. Williams impressed during the spring, while Kenney adds raw speed and experience after playing four years at Penn State.
Dan Malone of the Springfield Republican continues his countdown of the Top 25 UMass football players to watch for the 2014 season. At No. 14 on the chart is Penn State transfer Alex Kenney who will add depth and speed to the wide receiver corps.
Dan Malone has a story on incoming graduate transfer Alex Kenney from Penn State who just placed 2nd as part of the Nittany Lions' sprint medley relay team at the Penn Relays.