UMass Upsets Rutgers in Statement Win | Rutgers Scarlet News

UMass football stunned the nation with a dominant upset over Rutgers, cruising to a 24-7 halftime lead and securing a historic win that’s reigniting hope for the program. Coach Joe Harasymiak credited the team’s offseason bond and relentless execution, calling his role simply to clear the path for players who’ve trained themselves into unstoppable machines. Despite tense moments in the final drive, Harasymiak stayed calm, fueled by hometown pride and roaring fan support—even outnumbered, they made their voices heard. The defense shut down Rutgers’ run game, forcing them into one-dimensional plays, while key matchups like KJ Duff were contained. With a $1.55 million payout and momentum on their side, this victory could be the turning point UMass has been waiting for—Harasymiak’s already eyeing the next big challenge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0dcd3d25ae9b8d6f