Claim: The 1987 UMass Minutemen football team, coached by Jim Reid, played on November 21 against Northeastern, and won 27–7, and on October 31 played against Holy Cross, losing 10–54.
Evidence: The team was coached by Jim Reid and played its home games at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Hadley, Massachusetts. November 21 at Northeastern* W 27–7 October 31 Holy Cross* L 10–54