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2026 Maine Black Bears football team

The 2026 Maine Black Bears football team represented the University of Maine as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association Football Conference (CAA) in the 2026 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Black Bears were led by fifth-year head coach Jordan Stevens and played their home games at Alfond Stadium in Orono, Maine.

2026 Maine Black Bears football
ConferenceCAA Football Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 CAA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMikahael Waters (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorUmberto Di Meo (3rd season)
Home stadiumAlfond Stadium
Seasons
← 2025
2027 →
2026 Coastal Athletic Association Football Conference standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Albany 0–0  0–0 
Bryant 0–0  0–0 
Campbell 0–0  0–0 
Elon 0–0  0–0 
Hampton 0–0  0–0 
Maine 0–0  0–0 
Monmouth 0–0  0–0 
New Hampshire 0–0  0–0 
North Carolina A&T 0–0  0–0 
Rhode Island 0–0  0–0 
Sacred Heart 0–0  0–0 
Stony Brook 0–0  0–0 
Towson 0–0  0–0 
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from STATS Poll

Transfers

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Outgoing

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Over the off-season, Maine lost twenty-one players through the transfer portal. Eighteen committed to a new school.[1][2]

NamePos.New school
Aaron ArteagaWRQueen's University
Sincere BainesRBWestern Kentucky
Landon BealLSOhio State
Joey BrysonKIncarnate Word
Na'Cire ChristmasCBStonehill
Jordon CrawfordDTUnknown
Nicolas CrujiOLCharlotte
Lawson FoleyLBAssumption
Luke GrigsonTEWestern Illinois
Brayden HolmesCBValdosta State
Sherrod HudsonLB/SDelaware State
Nicolas KalumeDEArkansas State
Jake KuceraTEFordham
Jaedin LeeDTRutgers
Francisco Pratts IIITETennessee State
Elias ShermanDTArkansas State
Ja'Darius SteeleSUnknown
Blake ThomasWRWest Chester
Jared TynesLBUnknown
Corey WilsonDBVirginia Union
Devin VaughtSMichigan State

Incoming

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Over the off-season, Maine added sixteen players through the transfer portal.[3]

NamePos.ClassPrevious school
Omar AboutouiKJrCurry
Elijah AlvaradoLBR-SoReedley C.C.
Derek BerlitzDTR-SrCCSU
Jack BradshawLS/LBR-FrCurry
Keyon ConcepcionWRR-SoConcord
Nate GundersonLBR-SoDodge City C.C.
Jeremiah HarrisSSoSaint Francis
Isaiah JonesTER-SoSouthwest Mississippi C.C.
Jeremiah McGillSGrUMass
Malik McNeelyWRJrVMI
Justin MucerinoLSR-SoDodge City C.C.
Alex Nash-LallyCBSoDelaware
Ronalon RenwickSFrAir Force
Samuel TrejoDTR-SoReedley C.C.
Amahj WalkerCBR-JrLackawanna C.C.
Ervin WigginsCBSoAlbany
Tyreek WoodTEJrMorgan State

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
August 276:00 p.m.at Towson
FloSports
September 53:30 p.m.at Appalachian State*
ESPN+
September 125:00 p.m.Merrimack
FloSports
September 192:00 p.m.at Boston College*
ACCNX
September 262:00 p.m.at Elon
FloSports
October 33:30 p.m.Sacred Heart
  • Alfond Stadium
  • Orono, ME
FloSports
October 171:00 p.m.Bryant
  • Alfond Stadium
  • Orono, ME
FloSports
October 241:00 p.m.Campbell
  • Alfond Stadium
  • Orono, ME
FloSports
October 3112:00 p.m.at Rhode Island
FloSports
November 1412:00 p.m.at Albany
FloSports
November 211:00 p.m.New Hampshire
FloSports

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Game summaries

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at Towson

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Maine Black Bears (0–0) at Towson Tigers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Black Bears 0 0 000
Tigers 0 0 000

at Johnny Unitas Stadium • Towson, Maryland

  • Date: August 27
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
StatisticsMETOW
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Towson Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Appalachian State (FBS)

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Maine Black Bears (0–0) at Appalachian State Mountaineers (FBS) (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Black Bears 0 0 000
Mountaineers (FBS) 0 0 000

at Kidd Brewer Stadium • Boone, North Carolina

  • Date: September 5
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
StatisticsMEAPP
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Appalachian State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Merrimack

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Merrimack Warriors (0–0) at Maine Black Bears (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Warriors 0 0 000
Black Bears 0 0 000

at Alfond Sports Stadium • Orono, Maine

  • Date: September 12
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
StatisticsMRMKME
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Merrimack Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Boston College (FBS)

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Maine Black Bears (0–0) at Boston College Eagles (FBS) (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Black Bears 0 0 000
Eagles (FBS) 0 0 000

at Alumni Stadium • Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

  • Date: September 19
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (ACCNX): TBD
StatisticsMEBC
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Boston College Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Elon

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Maine Black Bears (0–0) at Elon Phoenix (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Black Bears 0 0 000
Phoenix 0 0 000

at Rhodes Stadium • Elon, North Carolina

  • Date: September 26
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
StatisticsMEELON
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Elon Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Sacred Heart

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Sacred Heart Pioneers (0–0) at Maine Black Bears (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Pioneers 0 0 000
Black Bears 0 0 000

at Alfond Sports Stadium • Orono, Maine

  • Date: October 3
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
StatisticsSHUME
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sacred Heart Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Bryant

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Bryant Bulldogs (0–0) at Maine Black Bears (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs 0 0 000
Black Bears 0 0 000

at Alfond Sports Stadium • Orono, Maine

  • Date: October 17
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
StatisticsBRYME
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bryant Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Campbell

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Campbell Fighting Camels (0–0) at Maine Black Bears (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Fighting Camels 0 0 000
Black Bears 0 0 000

at Alfond Sports Stadium • Orono, Maine

  • Date: October 24
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
StatisticsCAMME
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Campbell Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Rhode Island

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Maine Black Bears (0–0) at Rhode Island Rams (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Black Bears 0 0 000
Rams 0 0 000

at Meade Stadium • Kingston, Rhode Island

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
StatisticsMEURI
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Rhode Island Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Albany

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Maine Black Bears (0–0) at Albany Great Danes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Black Bears 0 0 000
Great Danes 0 0 000

at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium • Albany, New York

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
StatisticsMEALB
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Albany Passing
Rushing
Receiving

New Hampshire (Battle for the Brice–Cowell Musket)

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New Hampshire Wildcats (0–0) at Maine Black Bears (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 0 000
Black Bears 0 0 000

at Alfond Sports Stadium • Orono, Maine

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
StatisticsUNHME
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New Hampshire Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Roster

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2026 Maine Black Bears football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 1 Ty'ee Stephens  Jr
QB 2 Eddie Buehler  So
RB 3 Daniel Batch So
WR 4 Malik McNeely Jr
RB 5 Rashawn Marshall  So
QB 10 Caden Drezek  Jr
QB 11 Michael McMaugh  Fr
WR 12 Evan Wallace  Sr
WR 13 Kevin Jackson  Jr
WR 14 Juelz Russell  So
WR 15 Corey Rideout Fr
TE 16 Eli Mahan GS
QB 16 Matt Pain Fr
WR 17 Cordell Jones Fr
QB 18 Keegan Andrews  Jr
WR 19 Keyon Concepcion  So
RB 20 Nick Laughlin  Jr
WR 23 Ty Boone Fr
RB 27 Aamir Dunbar Fr
RB 29 Mako Grant  Fr
RB 36 Zeb Foster  Fr
RB 38 Aidan Winter Fr
OL 57 Andrew Kocan Sr
OL 58 Noah Stanley  So
OL 62 Pius Ejindu  Jr
OL 64 Jack Boutaugh  Sr
OL 65 Ayden Banker Fr
OL 66 Ian Erickson GS
OL 68 Max Gregor  Sr
OL 70 Liam Reamer  So
OL 71 Kenny Walz  So
OL 72 Tyler Williams GS
OL 73 Owen Richardson Fr
OL 74 Anthony Iliano  Jr
OL 75 Anton Kravchuk  Fr
OL 77 Noah Shimko  Fr
OL 78 Gavin Richardson Fr
TE 80 Elijah Smalls  Jr
WR 81 Major Leak Fr
WR 83 Thomas Simard Sr
TE 84 Tyreek Wood Jr
TE 85 Connor Hepperlen Fr
TE 86 Alexander Perez-Muñoz Fr
TE 87 Isaiah Jones  So
TE 88 Sebastian Ramery  Fr
WR 89 Gianni Rossitto GS
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DE 0 Ta'Kai Chisolm  Jr
S 2 Jeremiah McGill GS
CB 6 Brayden Isaiah  So
LB 7 Noah Carpenter  So
CB 8 Jamaree Gibson  Sr
DE 9 Chris Bacon  Jr
LB 10 Sam Oppenheimer Jr
DE 11 Kye Pressley  Jr
CB 13 Jonah Richardson Fr
CB 14 Alex Nash-Lally Jr
S 15 Jake Kucera  So
S 17 Jeremiah Harris So
S 18 Jayden Brown  So
CB 21 Erv Wiggins, Jr. Jr
LB 22 Shane Keyes-Wilson So
CB 23 Ronalon Renwick Fr
S 25 Isaiah Ervin  Fr
S 26 Armani Sullivan  Fr
DT 27 Derek Berlitz  Sr
DB 30 Ty McLeer Fr
CB 31 Kamden Tiller  Fr
LB 32 Bryceson Wise  Fr
LB 33 Aamir Thomas Fr
CB 34 Carlos Diggs Fr
DB 35 Austin West Fr
S 37 Kash Grewal  Fr
S 39 Amari Mack  Jr
LB 40 Nate Gunderson  So
LB 41 Kemsley Marsters  So
LB 42 Jack Bradshaw Fr
DT 44 Bryce Purnell GS
LB 47 Tony Bongomin Fr
LB 48 Elijah Alvarado  So
DL 53 Jace Negley  So
LB 54 Tim Crockett  Fr
DL 55 Nathan Lopez  So
DT 56 Wazyn King  Fr
DT 93 Sincere Wilkins Fr
DE 94 Brandon Esson Fr
DT 95 Michael Hamilton  Sr
DE 96 Nate Olson Fr
DE 97 Cole Baird  So
DE 98 Dillon White  So
DL 99 Farradj Titikpina  Jr
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K/P 43 Samuel Tremblay  So
K/P 45 Omar Aboutoui Jr
P 82 Anthony Pecorella GS
LS Justin Mucerino
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Mikahael Waters (Nevada)
    Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
  • Umberto di Meo (Springfield)
    Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
  • Spencer Carey (Maine)
    Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties
  • McCormick Stephenson (Minnesota State)
    Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator
  • AJ McLaughlin (Husson)
    Defensive Tackles
  • James O'Hagan (Buffalo)
    Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator
  • Jeb Boudreaux (Stetson)
    Defense Ends
  • Fredrick Gladney (Valparaiso)
    Wide Receivers
  • Sean Green
    Running Backs
  • Amechie Walker (Iowa State)
    Cornerbacks
  • Max Brower (Southeastern Louisiana)
    Head Football Sports Performance Coach
  • Spencer Johndro (Maine)
    Football Analytics
  • Izaiah Henderson (Maine)
    Defensive Analyst

Football Support Staff

  • Mike DeVito (Maine)
    Director of Player Development & Alumni Relations
  • Nicole Earley (Temple)
    Director of Football Operations
  • Samantha Wheeler
    Athletic Academic Counselor
  • Ryan Taylor
    Head Athletic Trainer
  • Jessica Drew
    Assistant Athletic Trainer
  • Patrick Reaves
    Equipment Manager
  • Muralee Das
    Faculty Liaison
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: June 5, 2026

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References

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