The Black Bears have five freshmen and five sophomores on their roster.
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College football preview: UMaine (1-2) at Northern Illinois (1-2)
Maine looks to keep its momentum going against Northern Illinois, one of two FBS opponents the Black Bears will face this year.
UMaine captain is the glue of the women’s hockey team
Taylor Leech, a fifth-year senior who plays defense, will lead the Black Bears when they start the 2021-22 season this weekend.
College football preview: Merrimack (2-0) at UMaine (0-2)
The Black Bears are looking for their first win of the season, against a team that moved up to NCAA Division I in 2019.
Thrust into starting role, UMaine QB ‘not afraid of the moment’
Redshirt freshman Derek Robertson will make his first start Saturday for the Black Bears, taking over for the injured Joe Fagnano.
College football preview: UMaine (0-1) at James Madison (1-0)
The Black Bears travel to Virginia to face the second-ranked Dukes, who have won 18 consecutive home games.
UMaine football faces tough task against powerhouse James Madison
Coming off a 34-24 loss to Delaware in the season opener, the Black Bears travel to Virginia to face one of the premier FCS programs in the nation.
Optimistic signs for UMaine football despite opening loss
Penalties and turnovers proved costly for Maine in a 34-24 loss to No. 5 Delaware, but the Black Bears showed enough to make a positive impression moving forward.
No. 5 Delaware roars back in second half to beat Maine, 34-24
The Black Bears put on a rush in the second quarter to take the lead, but Delaware rallies to win the season opener.
UMaine defense will need to step up as new season begins
ANALYSIS: The Black Bears should have one of the better offenses in the CAA, but their success ultimately will depend on how well the defense plays.