Maine Black Bears football
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| Maine Black Bears | |||
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| First season | 1892 | ||
| Head coach | 1st season, 0–0 (–) | ||
| Stadium | Alfond Stadium (capacity: 10,000) | ||
| Field surface | FieldTurf | ||
| Location | Orono, Maine | ||
| NCAA division | Division I (FCS) | ||
| All-time record | 569–413–33 (.577) | ||
| Bowl record | 0–0 (–) | ||
| Conference titles | 12 | ||
| Colors | Dark blue, Light blue, and White | ||
| Mascot | Bananas T. Bear | ||
| Rivals | New Hampshire Wildcats | ||
| 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:
- Jovan Belcher
- Mike Buck
- Accie Connor
- Stephen Cooper
- Mike DeVito
- Mike Flynn
- Brandon McGowan
- Jerron McMillian
- Matthew Mulligan
- Montell Owens
- Justin Strzelczyk
- Lofa Tatupu
- Jeff Reinebold
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
The Black Bears have competed in just one bowl game, the 1965 Tangerine Bowl. They lost 31–0 to East Carolina.
Championships
Conference championships
1949, 1951, 1952, 1961, 1965, 1974, 1982, 1987, 1989, 2001, 2002, 2013