University of Massachusets Athletics

2015 Football Roster

James Oliphant
Jersey Number 48

James Oliphant

  • Height:
    5-8
  • Weight:
    156
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
2015:

· Appeared in 11 games

· Served as the team's primary kick returner, averaging 23.1 yards per return

· Ranked No. 3 in the MAC in kickoff return average

· Finished with 785 return yards, including a 97-yard touchdown against Bowling Green

· Finished with two tackles on the season

· First career stop came in the season opener against Colorado

High School:

· Three-year letter winner for head coach Rocco Casullo

· Had 50 tackles, six pass break-ups, two interceptions and eight touchdowns as a senior

· Named second-team all-county and second-team all-state in 2014

· Also a first-team all-country performer for the track team

Career Highs:

Kickoff Return Yards: 238, at Bowling Green (10/10/15) (seven returns)

Longest Kickoff Return: 97 yards, at Bowling Green (10/10/15)

Kickoff Return TD: 1, at Bowling Green (10/10/15) (97 yards)

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
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 2 (Bryant) Monday Press Conference
Monday, September 01
UMass FB | Jacquon Gibson Postgame Press Conference vs. Temple | 08.30.25
Saturday, August 30