The Black Bears play their home opener Saturday night under the Alfond Stadium lights.
Maine colleges
Max Clark airs it out in Husson football’s win
Also, UMF’s Owen Spera, UNE’s Damien Jones and former Orono standout Ruth White are off to good starts, and more from Maine college sports.
Sticking with Maine football team pays for this Black Bear
After deciding to stay one more season, Christian Thomas is playing the best football of his career.
USM announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
NCAA champion baseball coach Ed Flaherty is among eight former players and coaches who will be honored on Oct. 5.
UNE students’ play-calling skills tested to help design app for NFL viewers
During Sunday’s Patriots-Raiders game, they played a pen-and-paper version of Fantasy Coaching that Steelers scion Jimmy Rooney hopes to turn into a game fans can play on their phones.
William & Mary rallies past UMaine
The Tribe overcome a 14-point deficit and get the winning TD in the final 3 minutes.
UNE football takes down Coast Guard in OT
The Nor’easters get a comeback victory in a wild season opener.
Maine (0-1) at William and Mary (0-1)
The Black Bears open Coastal Athletic Association play on the road.
Liberty takes down Maine with big 4th quarter
The Black Bears’ bid for a win against a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent is thwarted by Liberty’s late three-touchdown outburst.
Some small Maine college football programs can finally join the playoff party. It’s about time.
Starting in 2026, NESCAC teams — including Colby, Bates and Bowdoin — will be allowed to accept invitations to the NCAA Division III playoffs.