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UMaine football notebook: Future looks promising for Black Bears

Maine finishes the season with a 6-5 record under a new coach – a far cry from the 3-8 record of a year ago.

The rivals meet in Orono with an NCAA playoff berth likely at stake.

The Black Bears host rival New Hampshire with a playoff berth on the line.

Saturday’s game against UNH has long been circled on the calendar, and there’s so much at stake for the Black Bears.

Saturday’s game has NCAA playoff implications for both teams.

The Black Bears face the top-ranked defensive team in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Whether catching passes or returning punts, Micah Wright is a big reason the Black Bears have won five straight.

by DAVID DRIVER Special to the Telegram October 29, 2016October 29, 2016

The Black Bears take advantage of turnovers to defeat William & Mary, 35-28.

The Black Bears will try to extend their winning streak to five games.

With their bye week long past, the Black Bears will save their hitting for Saturdays.