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    Eastern Michigan vs UMass Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

    By Pete Fiutak,

    5 hours ago

    Two future MAC brothers square off as Eastern Michigan makes a trip to Amherst. UMass keeps the MAC run going - it’s still an independent - with trips to Toledo and Buffalo to follow, and Eastern Michigan has work to do with a date at Washington to follow.

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    Oct 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Massachusetts Minutemen quarterback Taisun Phommachanh (3) looks to throw a pass during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Massachusetts 63-0.

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    Eastern Michigan vs UMass Preview

    Eastern Michigan vs UMass How to Watch
    Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
    Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
    Venue: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Amherst, MA
    How to Watch: ESPN+
    2023 Records: UMass (3-9), Eastern Michigan (6-7)
    - Week 1 Schedule, Predictions

    Why Eastern Michigan Will Win

    Does UMass have any semblance of a defense yet? The transfers didn’t come in for the D like they did for the O, and now there’s still not going to be enough of a pass rush to matter. The offensive side has a slew of new parts to try being more consistent, and they should need a little bit to get going.

    Why UMass Will Win

    Eastern Michigan REALLY needs a lot of time and help.

    It managed to get to a bowl game last seasons but the offense will need a bit, and the defense that got ripped up late is all but starting over in the linebacking corps and other chunks. As long as the UMass running game can get going early, it should be able to control the clock.

    Eastern Michigan vs UMass: Who Will Win

    Can either side stop the other?

    This might be one of the better under-the-radar fun games with both offenses being far ahead of the defenses. It’ll be a ragged game, but there will be plenty of big plays, mood swings, and in the end, Eastern Michigan will get the one stop that UMass won’t.

    This won’t be the 19-17 Eastern Michigan win of last year.

    Eastern Michigan vs UMass Prediction, Betting Lines

    Eastern Michigan 38, UMass 34
    Line: UMass -2.5, o/u: 50.5
    ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
    Eastern Michigan vs UMass Must See Rating: 2

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