Maine Black Bears football
| Maine Black Bears | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
 | |||
| First season | 1892 | ||
| Athletic director | Steve Abbott | ||
| Head coach |
Joe Harasymiak 3rd season, 14–13 (.519) | ||
| Stadium |
Alfond Stadium (Capacity: 10,000) | ||
| Field surface | FieldTurf | ||
| Location | Orono, Maine | ||
| NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
| Conference | Colonial Athletic Association | ||
| All-time record | 569–413–33 (.577) | ||
| Conference titles | 12 | ||
| Rivalries | New Hampshire Wildcats | ||
| Colors |
Maine Blue, White, and Navy[1] | ||
| Mascot | Bananas T. Bear | ||
| Website | GoBlackBears.com | ||
- For information on all University of Maine sports, see Maine Black Bears.
The Maine Black Bears football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Maine located in the U.S. state of Maine. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Colonial Athletic Association. Maine's first football team was fielded in 1892. The team plays its home games at the 10,000 seat Alfond Stadium in Orono, Maine.
Conference affiliations
- 1892: Independent
- 1893–1946: Maine Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 1947–96: Yankee Conference
- 1997–2006: Atlantic 10 Conference
- 2007–present: Colonial Athletic Association
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
Playoffs
The Black Bears have appeared in the Division I-AA/FCS Playoffs seven times. Their combined record is 3–7.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | First Round | Georgia Southern | L 28–31 |
| 1989 | First Round | Missouri State | L 35–38 |
| 2001 | First Round Quarterfinals | McNeese State Northern Iowa | W 14–10 L 28–56 |
| 2002 | First Round Quarterfinals | Appalachian State Georgia Southern | W 14–13 L 7–31 |
| 2008 | First Round | Northern Iowa | L 15–40 |
| 2011 | Second Round Quarterfinals | Appalachian State Georgia Southern | W 34–12 L 23–35 |
| 2013 | Second Round | New Hampshire | L 27–41 |
Bowl games
| Year | Bowl | Opponent | Result | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Tangerine Bowl | East Carolina | L | 0 | 31 |
Championships
Conference championships
1949, 1951, 1952, 1961, 1965, 1974, 1982, 1987, 1989, 2001, 2002, 2013
Rivalries
New Hampshire Wildcats
References
- ↑ Colors – Branding Toolbox – University of Maine. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
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