It’s an old MAC “rivalry.”
While UMass’ four-year run in the MAC was not ample enough time to establish any legitimate rivalries, the Minutemen faced Miami (OH) all four years as members of the conference. And as the longest tenured head coach in the MAC, Chuck Martin of the RedHawks is certainly familiar with UMass and Saturday marks his third meeting against the now-independent program.
Miami (OH)’s matchup against Miami (FL) in Week 1 did not unfold in ideal fashion, as the RedHawks were completely removed from the end zone in a 38-3 defeat. Led by a veteran quarterback in Brett Gabbert, the RedHawks look to ignite their offense against a UMass squad surrendering 44.