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 Coastal Athletic Association Football Conference. Maine's first football team was fielded in 1892. The team plays its home games at the 8,419 seat Alfond Stadium in Orono, Maine.
The Black Bears have appeared in the Division I-AA/FCS Playoffs eight times. They have a 5âÂÂ8 record in playoff games.
Maine has participated in one bowl game. Their record is 0âÂÂ1.
Maine has won thirteen conference championships, seven shared and six outright.
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Notable alumni include:
Announced schedules as of March 9, 2026.