# @auburnfocal on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdO52fBFXnx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70321313-auburnfocal-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-13T15:40:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Daniel Jacobi II (@auburnfocal) — https://gondola.cc/auburnfocal

## Caption

The beginning of the William “Pop” Watson III era for Massachusetts ( umassfootball) included another victory, defeating Sacred Heart ( sacredheartufb) 37-10 in Amherst, Mass., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. This would be the Minutemen’s first 2-0 start since 2011 and their first home win since 2024.

Photo: Massachusetts quarterback William “Pop” Watson III ( pop.3x) runs into the end zone for a touchdown.

For the dailyhampshiregazette 
#massachusetts #journalism #photography #sports #umass

Massachusetts players enter the field before the game.

Massachusetts cornerback TJ Magee, left tjmagee5, attempts to tackle Sacred Heart wide receiver Dean Hangey (10, deanhangey).

Massachusetts offensive lineman Peyton Miller ( _pmill_) sits on the sideline.

Massachusetts safety Zeraun Daniel (38, zeraun_) and safety Kendall Bournes (3, _kgoon) celebrate after breaking up a pass play.

Massachusetts linebacker Khari Bendolph, back k.bendolph3, lays a hit on Sacred Heart quarterback Poochie Snyder (14).

Massachusetts fans cheer.

Massachusetts running back Elijah Faulkner, left lij_____faulk23, attempts to avoid a tackle from Sacred Heart safety Jeremiah Lewis, right.

Sacred Heart defensive lineman Anthony Pinal (98, anthony55pinal) sits on the sideline.

Massachusetts quarterback William “Pop” Watson III runs off the field after a touchdown is scored.

Massachusetts linebacker Joshua Iseah (6, joshiseah) celebrates after making a tackle.

A UMass Minuteman Marching Band umassband trumpeter performs during halftime.

Massachusetts fans take a photograph.

Sacred Heart wide receiver Dean Hangney grabs his helmet in frustration after a play is broken up.

Undergraduate Nathan Malvese takes a cheeseburger off of a grill before the game.

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