The Flagship Pod

Rene Ingolia and Christian McCollum of Minuteman Command discuss the start of the season for UMass, the impact of coaching changes, and the importance of supporting the team through its journey. They highlight key moments, strategic insights, and the emotional significance of the program's progress.

Rene and Christian back with a look back at UMass' spring game and spring practice overall, taking a look at the Minutemen's new additions and glancing ahead to the 2026 season.

Christian McCollum and Tommy Guy sit down to talk about Pop Watson, a top transfer QB target for UMass who Tommy has trained since Watson was 8 years old.

They also break down 2026 UMass QB signee Aedan McCarthy in the Film Room.

Rene & Christian wrap up the regular season, preview National Signing Day & look ahead.

Rene & Christian take a quick look back at the Minutemen’s loss to Ohio earlier this week and peek ahead to the season finale against Bowling Green next Tuesday before chatting about UMass’ current recruiting class and more.

A special episode of the Flagship Pod as UMass’ new Senior Deputy AD Thorr Bjorn ‘90 joins the show.

Bjorn explains why he’s so excited for his new role at his alma mater, why he was willing to leave after 18 years as the athletic director at Rhode Island, why he believes Joe Harasymiak is a great coach, why there is hope for UMass Football and much, much more.

Episode 29 of the Flagship Pod takes a look at UMass’ disappointing loss to Akron on Tuesday night.

Rene Ingoglia tells Minuteman Command’s Christian McCollum why this is the lowest he’s felt in 35 years of bleeding Maroon & White.

Rene Ingoglia is joined by Minuteman Command’s Christian McCollum for the latest edition of The Flagship Pod.

Rene and Christian look back at another disappointing week for the UMass Football team, take a look ahead to the start of MACtion on Tuesday and more.

Rene Ingoglia is joined by Minuteman Command's Christian McCollum for the latest edition of The Flagship Pod. 

Rene and Christian break down the disastrous to Buffalo, including an in-depth breakdown of the late-game decisions and what went wrong.

Rene also offers his thoughts on exactly where the buck stops when it comes to UMass Football.

UMass linebacker Tyler Martin joins the show to talk with Mike and Rene about the season thus far and a glimpse inside the program from a player’s perspective.

Mike and Rene then talk about the disappointment of the 0-6 start and more.

Mike Corey and Rene Ingoglia are back with their UMass podcast as the MAC play continues.

They take a look back at the Western Michigan game a look forward to this week’s game against Kent State and more.

Mike Corey and Rene Ingoglia are back with their UMass podcast as the calendar flips to October and conference play is set to begin.

They take a look back at the Missouri game, which Rene called for ESPNU.

They a look forward to this week’s game against Western Michigan, the uncertainty at the quarterback position going into MAC play and more.

Mike Corey and Rene Ingoglia are joined by Massachusetts Collective Founder Patrick MacWilliams, who explains how he came to be in the space, the changes that have occurred since - and continue to occur now - and what the future may look like.

Mike and Rene look ahead to this week's game against Missouri as well as the upcoming MAC schedule and comment on AD Ryan Bamford's Monday press conference.

Mike Corey and Rene Ingoglia are back as UMass Football heads into its bye week.

Mike and Rene take a look back at this past week's Iowa game, provide a small update on CB TJ Magee, but take an overall look at where things are now and where they need to go moving forward.

UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak joins Rene and Mike to look back on the opener against Temple, preview this coming week’s game against Bryant and talk about his plans for bringing the Minutemen back.

Harasymiak takes multiple opportunities to speak directly to the UMass faithful.