The 2020 Maine Black Bears football team represented the University of Maine in the 2020âÂÂ21 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They played their home games at Alfond Stadium. They were a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. They were led by second-year head coach Nick Charlton.
On July 17, 2020, the Colonial Athletic Association announced that it would not play fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the conference is allowing the option for teams to play as independents for the 2020 season if they still wish to play in the fall.
Over the off-season, Maine lost nine players through the transfer portal.
Over the off-season, Maine added eighteen players through the transfer portal.
The CAA released its spring conference schedule on October 27, 2020.