University of Massachusets Athletics

2021 Football Roster

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Brady Olson
Jersey Number 12

Brady Olson

  • Position:
    Quarterback
  • Height:
    6-4
  • Weight:
    200
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Bellingham, Mass.
  • High School:
    Milford

2023 • Junior


• Appeared in one game for the Minutemen, throwing three passes vs. Miami (OH) (9/9)


2022 • Sophomore
• Olson appeared in nine games in the 2022 season, recording 77 pass completions for 791 yards and two touchdowns, rushing for 46 yards on 34 attempts 
• Had two pass completions for five yards and rushed for one yard on four attempts against Tulane (9/3)
• Had two pass completions for 21 yards and rushed for eight yards on two attempts against Toledo (9/10)
• Had two pass completions for 15 yards against Stony Brook (9/17)
• Had one pass completion for nine yards against Temple (9/24)
• Had 15 pass completions for 97 yards and rushed for six yards on three attempts against New Mexico State (10/29)
• Had 19 pass completions for 266 yards and one touchdown, rushed for 11 yards on eight attempts and had one solo tackle against UConn (11/4)
• Had 14 pass completions for 178 yards and one touchdown, rushed for nine yards on six attempts against Arkansas State (11/12)
• Had nine pass completions for 55 yards and rushed for six yards on seven attempts against Texas A&M (11/19)
• Had 13 pass completions for 145 yards and rushed for five yards on four attempts against Army West Point (11/26)

2021 • Freshman

• Appeared in nine games for the Minutemen, as a true freshman 
• Tallied 104 completions on 216 attempts for 1,145 yards and was responsible for eight touchdowns
• Totaled 28 yards on 35 carries
• Made collegiate debut vs. Boston College (09/11) and threw for 214 yards with a team-high three passing touchdowns  
Had a career-high 22 attempts, with 285 yards in the air on a team-high 38 attempts and two touchdowns vs. Eastern Michigan (09/18), while also running for 16 yards on four attempts and catching a 25-yard pass from Isaac Ross
• Was nine of 22 for 106 yards with one touchdown vs. Toledo (10/02)
• Threw for 162 yards on 10 of 22 passing and rushed for 12 yards vs. UConn (10/09)
• Had 110 yards on 12-for-27 passing and rushed for 21 yards at Florida State (10/23)
• Completed nine of 25 for 74 yards with one TD and had 14 yards rushing on four carries at Liberty (10/30)


Before Massachusetts

• Three-star pro-style quarterback rated the No. 20 player in Massachusetts according to the 247Sports Composite listing
• Also a three-star QB according to ESPN and rates as the 15th-highest player in Massachusetts
• Played at Milford High School for his uncle, head coach Dale Olson
• Also coached by another uncle, Dana Olson, who is an assistant coach at Milford
• Attended Bishop Feehan High School prior to transferring to Milford
• Chose Massachusetts over offers from Colorado State and Georgia Tech, among other
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