Inserted into the starting lineup as a freshman, Gerace is now a team captain for the Black Bears.

There’s plenty to improve upon as Maine tries to earn its first CAA victory this weekend when it hosts William & Mary.

The Black Bears look for their first conference win in a home game against Elon on Saturday.

Traditionally a strong suit for the Black Bears, the defense ranks among the bottom of FCS teams statistically so far this season.

Redshirt freshman Derek Robertson will make his first start Saturday for the Black Bears, taking over for the injured Joe Fagnano.

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.

The Black Bears meet one of the nation’s top Football Championship Subdivision teams in the season opener Thursday night.

The Black Bears were all about strengthening bonds during a training camp that saw improvement at several key positions.

Players get their last chance to impress the coaches in a game simulation and earn a spot on the field for the season opener on Sept. 2.