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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: David F. Weeks
Conference: Athletic League of New England-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


Select Year:    
2012  <-- 2012 <- 1898 -> 1899 --> 2024
1898 Season Highlights
 David F. Weeks enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Massachusetts.
 
1898 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
   vs. Holy Cross  0   23   L       
   @ Worcester Tech  0   6   L       
   vs. Amherst (MA)  0   0   T       
   vs. Vermont Academy  40   0   W       
   @ Williston Academy (MA)  0   6   L       
   vs. Worcester Tech  0   11   L       
 
1898 Season Totals
  Record1-4 -1
  Points Scored40
  Scoring Average6.7
  Points Allowed46
  Defense Average7.7
  Opponents Record0-0
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record1-2 -1
  Away Record0-2
1898 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1898 Athletic League of New England- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Massachusetts 1-4-14046   David F. Weeks

1898 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1898 All Athletic League of New England Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


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