UMass couldn't get anything going on offense in this week's simulation.
Our most recent simulation was off again, making it two straight 24-point misses. Here is a recap of the simulations thus far.
Week one:
Simulation Score: UConn 38, UMass 7
Actual Score: UConn 37, UMass 0
Margin Differential: 6 points
Week two:
Simulation Score: Indiana 37, UMass 0
Actual Score: Indiana 45, UMass 6
Margin Differential: 2 points
Week three:
Simulation Score: Michigan 45, UMass 0
Actual Score: Michigan 63, UMass 13
Margin Differential: 5 points
Week four:
Simulation Score: Miami (Ohio) 27, UMass 10
Actual Score: Miami (Ohio) 27, UMass 16
Margin Differential: 6 points
Week five:
Simulation Score: Ohio 44, UMass 17
Actual Score: Ohio 37, UMass 34
Margin Differential: 24 points
Week six:
Simulation Score: Western Michigan 21, UMass 7
Actual Score: Western Michigan 52, UMass 14
Margin Differential: 24 points
This week, it was a very ugly showing for UMass, as they were blitzed 34-0 by the Falcons.
Matt Schilz threw three first-half touchdown passes to get the Falcons out to a 24-0 halftime lead, while the UMass offense couldn't move the ball at all — netting just five first downs in the contest.
Some relevant stats for UMass:
Mike Wegzyn: 8/37, 79 yards, INT
Michael Cox: 12 carries, 45 yards
Marken Michel: 3 receptions, 33 yards
Brandon Potvin: 6 tackles, 2 sacks
Tom Brandt: Fumble forced, fumble recovered.
Check back next week to see how UMass fares in its trip to the Music City against Vanderbilt.