Scans from 1978--- Boston College and Villanova

The Following images are scans from two 1978 UMass game programs.

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This was the team that advanced to the very first I-AA National Championship game against FAMU in Wichita Falls.

UMass lost to Villanova, which was led by Howie Long 21-25. Remember the Wildcats were I-A in 1978.

UMass beat the Fred Smerlas led Boston College Eagles 27-0 in front of a sold out McGuirk stadium.

UMass crushed #1 seeded Nevada Reno in the first Playoff game and lost to FAMU 28-35 in the National Championship Game.