UMass star quarterback Pop Watson is expected to return for...

Pete Thamel

UMass star quarterback Pop Watson is expected to return for the Minutemen at UConn tonight, per ESPN sources. Watson has missed the past two games with an ankle injury. He’ll be evaluated pre-game, but is expected to play.

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Oct 23, 2026, 11:17 AM

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