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. 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.

History

Conference affiliations

Playoffs

The Black Bears have appeared in the Division I-AA/FCS Playoffs eight times. They have a 5–8 record in playoff games.

Bowl games

Maine has participated in one bowl game. Their record is 0–1.

Conference championships

Maine has won thirteen conference championships, seven shared and six outright. † – Conference co-champions

Rivalries

New Hampshire Wildcats

Notable former players

Notable alumni include:

Future non-conference opponents

Announced schedules as of August 12, 2023.