There’s plenty to improve upon as Maine tries to earn its first CAA victory this weekend when it hosts William & Mary.
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College football preview: UMaine (1-2) vs. Elon (2-3)
The Black Bears look for their first conference win in a home game against Elon on Saturday.
Defense needs to step up if UMaine football team is to make playoff push
Traditionally a strong suit for the Black Bears, the defense ranks among the bottom of FCS teams statistically so far this season.
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.