Massachusetts vs Sacramento State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 26th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/25/2026, 01:57 PM ET

UMass vs Sacramento State Game Information

The Massachusetts Minutemen enter this week undefeated on the road, facing Sacramento State at 9:00 PM at Hornets Stadium in Sacramento, CA. Massachusetts is 3-0 this year coming into this matchup after a 22-point victory a week ago. The Sacramento State Hornets stay home Saturday with just 1 win in 4 games, riding a 2-game skid after a 21-point home loss last week. Stay in the action with our College Football Picks.

UMass Preview

William Watson III leads the UMass offense this season with 509 yards and 5 touchdowns on 43 completions. Watson has thrown only 1 interception through 57 attempts and has added 82 yards and 2 scores on 19 carries. Elijah Faulkner leads the Minutemen with 195 yards on 41 attempts, while Curtis Kimmons IV has contributed 128 yards and 2 touchdowns on 20 carries. T.Y. Harding leads the team with 177 yards and 2 scores on 10 catches. Joseph Griffin Jr. has added 134 yards and 1 touchdown on 8 receptions.

Sacramento State Preview

Jackson Sharman leads Sacramento State this season with 635 yards and 5 touchdowns on 58 completions. Sharman has thrown 4 interceptions through 100 attempts. Carson Conklin has completed 25 passes for 222 yards. Isaiah Ene leads the Hornets with 120 yards and 1 touchdown on 24 carries, while Daniel Swinney has added 104 yards and 1 score on 19 attempts. Matt Coleman leads the receiving corps with 327 yards and 3 touchdowns on 22 catches. Onterrio Smith Jr. has contributed 209 yards and 1 score on 19 receptions.

UMass vs Sacramento State Pick

Sacramento State has produced more passing yards, but the Hornets have also played an additional game and committed more turnovers. Watson has been efficient for UMass and gives the Minutemen production through the air and on the ground. Sacramento State should find opportunities with Coleman and Smith, but its rushing attack hasn't been as consistent. UMass can control possession with Faulkner and Kimmons before creating opportunities through play-action. Take the Minutemen to win and cover on the road, with both offenses contributing enough to push the game over the total.

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  • Pick: UMass Minutemen -5.5
  • Secondary: Over 48.5

Final Score Prediction: UMass Minutemen win and cover 30-23.

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