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Rutgers pays $1.55 million, reportedly, to lose to UMass - a 29.5-point underdog

UMass ended a 16-game losing streak and recorded its second win against a current Power 4 opponent since joining FBS.

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Published by CurrentWire Sep 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · First coverage Sep 4, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET

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Rutgers pays $1.55 million, reportedly, to lose to UMass - a 29.5-point underdog

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