The 2023 Maine Black Bears football team represented the University of Maine as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association Football Conference (CAA) in the 2023 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Black Bears were led by second-year head coach Jordan Stevens and played home games at Alfond Stadium in Orono, Maine.
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The CAA, formerly known as the Colonial Athletic Association from 2007 through 2022, changed its name in July 2023 to accommodate future membership expansion outside of the Thirteen Colonies.
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Over the off-season, Maine lost sixteen players through the transfer portal. Twelve are currently committed while the remainder are still actively pursuing new schools.[1]
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Over the off-season, Maine added thirteen players through the transfer portal.[1]
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Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 2 | 6:30 p.m. | at FIU* | | ESPN+ | L 12–14 | 16,878 |
September 9 | 3:30 p.m. | at No. 2 North Dakota State* | | ESPN+ | L 7–44 | 15,044 |
September 16 | 3:30 p.m. | No. 21 Rhode Island | | FloSports | L 17–34 | 4,813 |
September 23 | 3:30 p.m. | at No. 5 William & Mary | | FloSports | L 3–28 | 7,365 |
September 30 | 3:30 p.m. | Stony Brook | | FloSports | W 56–28 | 5,243 |
October 7 | 3:30 p.m. | at Richmond | | FloSports | L 31–42 | 6,099 |
October 14 | 1:00 p.m. | LIU*![dagger](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/Dagger-14-plain.png) | | FloSports/WFVX | W 24–13 | 8,588 |
October 21 | 4:00 p.m. | at Campbell | | FloSports | L 28–34 | 5,357 |
October 28 | 1:00 p.m. | Albany | | FloSports/WVII | L 21–37 | 3,932 |
November 4 | 1:00 p.m. | Hampton | | WVII/FloSports | L 35–42 | 3,115 |
November 18 | 1:00 p.m. | at New Hampshire | | FloSports | L 25-44 | 6,727 |
- *Non-conference game
Homecoming- Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
- All times are in Eastern time
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At FIU
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Black Bears |
3 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
12 |
Panthers |
7 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
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More information Statistics, Maine ...
Statistics | Maine | FIU |
First downs | 27 | 13 |
Total yards | 378 | 305 |
Rushing yards | 165 | 13 |
Passing yards | 213 | 292 |
Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Time of possession | 39:05 | 20:00 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
Maine | Passing | Derek Robertson | 21-43, 213 yards |
Rushing | Tristen Kenan | 24 rushes, 110 yards, TD |
Receiving | Montigo Moss | 3 receptions, 50 yards |
FIU |
Passing | Keyone Jenkins | 15-30, 292 yards, 2 TD, INT |
Rushing | Shomari Lawrence | 7 rushes, 26 yards |
Receiving | Kris Mitchell | 9 receptions, 201 yards, 2 TD |
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At No. 2 North Dakota State
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Black Bears |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
Bison |
6 |
10 |
14 |
14 |
44 |
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More information Statistics, Maine ...
Statistics | Maine | NDSU |
First downs | 13 | 25 |
Total yards | 223 | 456 |
Rushing yards | 106 | 264 |
Passing yards | 117 | 192 |
Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
Time of possession | 25:00 | 35:00 |
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Maine |
Passing | Derek Robertson | 18-29, 117 yards, 3 INT |
Rushing | Tristen Kenan | 14 rushes, 55 yards |
Receiving | Jamie Lamson | 6 receptions, 42 yards |
NDSU |
Passing | Cam Miller | 14-19, 152 yards |
Rushing | Cole Payton | 8 rushes, 105 yards, 2 TD |
Receiving | Zach Mathis | 4 receptions, 62 yards |
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Vs No. 21 Rhode Island
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Rams |
3 |
21 |
3 |
7 |
34 |
Black Bears |
7 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
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More information Statistics, Rhode Island ...
Statistics | Rhode Island | Maine |
First downs | 25 | 17 |
Total yards | 440 | 271 |
Rushing yards | 206 | 84 |
Passing yards | 234 | 187 |
Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
Time of possession | 32:14 | 27:46 |
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Rhode Island |
Passing | Kasim Hill | 18-32, 234 yards, 2 TD, INT |
Rushing | Ja'Den McKenzie | 17 rushes, 124 yards, TD |
Receiving | Kahtero Summers | 6 receptions, 130 yds, 2 TD |
Maine |
Passing | Derek Robertson | 21-31, 187 yards, INT |
Rushing | Tristen Kenan | 18 rushes, 84 yards, 2 TD |
Receiving | Joe Gillette | 6 receptions, 42 yards |
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At No. 5 William & Mary
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Black Bears |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Tribe |
0 |
7 |
14 |
7 |
28 |
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More information Statistics, Maine ...
Statistics | Maine | William & Mary |
First downs | 7 | 18 |
Total yards | 138 | 390 |
Rushing yards | 53 | 331 |
Passing yards | 85 | 59 |
Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Time of possession | 23:08 | 36:52 |
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Maine |
Passing | Derek Robertson | 10-22, 85 yards, INT |
Rushing | Tristen Kenan | 12 rushes, 30 yards |
Receiving | Rohan Jones | 3 receptions, 33 yards |
William & Mary |
Passing | Darius Wilson | 8-13, 59 yards, TD |
Rushing | Bronson Yoder | 25 rushes, 163 yards, TD |
Receiving | JT Mayo | 3 receptions, 29 yards, TD |
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Vs Stony Brook
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Seawolves |
0 |
14 |
7 |
7 |
28 |
Black Bears |
28 |
14 |
14 |
0 |
56 |
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More information Statistics, Stony Brook ...
Statistics | Stony Brook | Maine |
First downs | 19 | 25 |
Total yards | 479 | 512 |
Rushing yards | 131 | 87 |
Passing yards | 348 | 425 |
Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
Time of possession | 29:25 | 30:35 |
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Stony Brook |
Passing | Casey Case | 22-37, 348 yards, 4 TD, INT |
Rushing | Shakhi Carson | 9 rushes, 64 yards |
Receiving | Jayden Cook | 7 receptions, 117 yards, 2 TD |
Maine |
Passing | Derek Robertson | 25-30, 394 yards, 5 TD |
Rushing | Trevin Ewing | 1 rush, 30 yards, TD |
Receiving | Montigo Moss | 5 receptions, 108 yards, 2 TD |
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At Richmond
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Black Bears |
17 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
31 |
Spiders |
14 |
21 |
7 |
0 |
42 |
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Statistics | Maine | Richmond |
First downs | 17 | 23 |
Total yards | 421 | 487 |
Rushing yards | 11 | 96 |
Passing yards | 410 | 391 |
Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
Time of possession | 26:14 | 33:46 |
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Maine |
Passing | Derek Robertson | 18-25, 315 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | Tristen Kenan | 1 rush, 15 yards |
Receiving | Joe Gillette | 8 receptions, 169 yards, 3 TD |
Richmond |
Passing | Camden Coleman | 25-36, 365 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | Savon Smith | 12 rushes, 53 yards |
Receiving | Nick DeGennaro | 8 receptions, 113 yards, 3 TD |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Sharks |
7 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
13 |
Black Bears |
7 |
0 |
7 |
10 |
24 |
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More information Statistics, Long Island ...
Statistics | Long Island | Maine |
First downs | 15 | 21 |
Total yards | 357 | 339 |
Rushing yards | 164 | 104 |
Passing yards | 193 | 235 |
Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
Time of possession | 24:19 | 35:41 |
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Long Island |
Passing | Ethan Greenwood | 12-17, 186 yards, TD, INT |
Rushing | Ethan Greenwood | 19 rushes, 100 yards |
Receiving | Michael Love | 3 receptions, 109 yards, TD |
Maine |
Passing | Derek Robertson | 20-32, 235 yards, 3 TD |
Rushing | Tavion Banks | 21 rushes, 87 yards |
Receiving | Joe Gillette | 8 receptions, 102 yards |
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At Campbell
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Black Bears |
7 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
28 |
Fighting Camels |
7 |
21 |
6 |
0 |
34 |
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Statistics | Maine | Campbell |
First downs | 21 | 25 |
Total yards | 492 | 410 |
Rushing yards | -7 | 168 |
Passing yards | 499 | 242 |
Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
Time of possession | 27:36 | 32:24 |
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Maine |
Passing | Derek Robertson | 36-52, 503 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | Tavion Banks | 4 rushes, 6 yards |
Receiving | Joe Gillette | 6 receptions, 135 yards |
Campbell |
Passing | Hajj-Malik Williams | 26-33, 242 yards, 2 TD |
Rushing | Lamagea McDowell | 26 rushes, 114 yards, 2 TD |
Receiving | VJ Wilkins | 8 receptions, 79 yards |
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Vs Albany
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2 |
3 |
4 |
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Great Danes |
10 |
14 |
13 |
0 |
37 |
Black Bears |
7 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
21 |
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Statistics | Albany | Maine |
First downs | 21 | 21 |
Total yards | 473 | 312 |
Rushing yards | 149 | 92 |
Passing yards | 324 | 220 |
Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
Time of possession | 29:07 | 30:53 |
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Albany |
Passing | Reese Poffenbarger | 18-30, 324 yards, 2 TD |
Rushing | Faysal Aden | 22 rushes, 142 yards, 2 TD |
Receiving | MarQeese Dietz | 7 receptions, 150 yards |
Maine |
Passing | Derek Robertson | 29-43, 220 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | Brian Santana-Fis | 3 rushes, 35 yards |
Receiving | Michael Monios | 10 receptions, 96 yards, TD |
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Vs Hampton
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2 |
3 |
4 |
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Pirates |
7 |
7 |
14 |
14 |
42 |
Black Bears |
7 |
21 |
7 |
0 |
35 |
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More information Statistics, Hampton ...
Statistics | Hampton | Maine |
First downs | 14 | 30 |
Total yards | 409 | 526 |
Rushing yards | 323 | 151 |
Passing yards | 86 | 375 |
Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
Time of possession | 22:53 | 37:07 |
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Hampton |
Passing | Christopher Zellous | 7-16, 86 yards, TD |
Rushing | Elijah Burris | 14 rushes, 177 yards, 4 TD |
Receiving | Romon Copeland | 3 receptions, 60 yards, TD |
Maine |
Passing | Derek Robertson | 28-46, 349 yards, 5 TD, INT |
Rushing | Tristen Kenan | 16 rushes, 88 yards |
Receiving | Jamie Lamson | 8 receptions, 180 yards, TD |
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At New Hampshire
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Black Bears |
0 |
17 |
0 |
8 |
25 |
Wildcats |
13 |
21 |
7 |
3 |
44 |
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Statistics | Maine | New Hampshire |
First downs | 22 | 20 |
Total yards | 346 | 373 |
Rushing yards | 31 | 102 |
Passing yards | 315 | 271 |
Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
Time of possession | 33:10 | 26:50 |
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Maine |
Passing | Derek Robertson | 32-51, 315 yards, 3 TD, INT |
Rushing | Tristen Kenan | 11 rushes, 50 yards |
Receiving | Trevin Ewing | 7 receptions, 79 yards, TD |
New Hampshire |
Passing | Max Brosmer | 16-26, 271 yards, 3 TD |
Rushing | Myles Thomason | 16 rushes, 60 yards |
Receiving | Logan Tomlinson | 8 receptions, 121 yards, TD |
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