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Massachusetts Football Team History


Massachusetts Minutemen
University of Massachusetts
 Amherst, MA
Founded: 1965
Stadium: McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Capacity: 17,000
Colors: Red & Gray & Black
Coach: George E. OHearn
Conference: Athletic League of New England-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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2012  <-- 2012 <- 1908 -> 1909 --> 2024
1908 Season Highlights
 George E. OHearn enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Massachusetts.
 
1908 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 26  vs. Rhode Island  2   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 3  @ Dartmouth  0   23   L       
 Wed., Oct. 14  @ Vermont  6   6   T       
 Sat., Oct. 17  vs. Worcester Tech  11   5   W       
 Sat., Oct. 24  @ Williams (MA)  0   40   L       
 Sat., Oct. 31  @ Yale  0   49   L       
 Sat., Nov. 7  @ New Hampshire  13   9   W       
 Sat., Nov. 14  @ Springfield (MA)  5   5   T       
 Sat., Nov. 21  @ Tufts (MA)  6   6   T       
 
1908 Season Totals
  Record3-3 -3
  Points Scored43
  Scoring Average4.8
  Points Allowed143
  Defense Average15.9
  Opponents Record0-0
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record2-0
  Away Record1-3 -3
1908 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1908 Athletic League of New England- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Massachusetts 3-3-343143   George E. OHearn

1908 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1908 All Athletic League of New England Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.