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      Sources: UMass has agreed in principle to make veteran OC Mike Bajakian the school’s new offensive coordinator. He’s been the OC at Boston College, Northwestern, Tennessee and Cincinnati. Bajakian spent last year as an analyst at Utah. He’s last OC stint as came in 2023 during Northwestern’s 8-5 season. He’s also worked in the NFL with Chicago and Tampa Bay.

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      UMass is expected to hire Rutgers defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak the school’s next head coach. A deal is expected to come together in the near future. He brings strong Northeast ties, including as head coach at Maine, sources tell ESPN's Pete Thamel.

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      2024 MAC Standings

      TeamCONFOVR
      Ohio7-111-3
      Miami (OH)7-19-5
      Buffalo6-29-4
      Bowling Green6-27-6
      Western Michigan5-36-7
      Toledo4-48-5
      Northern Illinois4-48-5
      Akron3-54-8
      Eastern Michigan2-65-7
      Central Michigan2-64-8
      Ball State2-63-9
      Kent State0-80-12

      2024 Team Stats

      Passing Yards
      181.8
      114th
      Rushing Yards
      163.5
      65th
      Points For
      22.5
      111th
      Points Against
      35.5
      125th

      2026 Recruits

      NamePosStatusGrade
      Robert EkinsDECommitted43

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