ORONO, Maine -- Maine looks to extend its win streak to three-straight when it concludes its three-game road swing on Saturday when it travels to take on Delaware at 1 p.m. The contest marks Maine's first trip to Delaware since 2021.
Broadcast Details:
Saturday's game will be live streamed on FloFootball and can be heard locally on 92.9 The Ticket, in Portland on 100.5 FM and 1310 AM, and nationwide at GoBlackBears.com.
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- The Black Bears, coming off their bye following a win at No. 21 UAlbany, look for their first three-game win streak since 2021 when it travels to take on Delaware on Saturday, Oct. 12.
- Maine enters action 11-26 all-time against the Blue Hens and have dropped three-straight in the series, including a most recent 34-24 loss to Delaware in Orono. The Black Bears are making their first trip to Delaware since the spring (March 6) of 2021 where they suffered a 37-0 loss at Delaware Stadium. Maine is 6-16 all-time on the road against the Blue Hens. Maine has won six of the last 11 meetings and two of its last three on the road in the series. Maine's last win at Delaware came in 2016, a 28-21 decision. The two teams first squared off in 1972.
- Maine is coming off its first win over a ranked opponent since March of 2021 as it knocked off then #21 UAlbany, 34-20, back on Sept. 28. The win gave Maine its first back-to-back road victories since Nov. 2021. Maine's defense forced three turnovers for the second consecutive game as it held UAlbany to just six second half points. Jamaree Gibson's 78-yard interception return for a touchdown with 1:46 left in regulation was Maine's first pick-six since Oct. of 2022. Maine showcased a balanced offensive attack with Carter Peevy finishing 20-of-24 for 193 yards and two scores through the air while Jaharie Martin rushed for a career-high 82 yards and a touchdown. Maine, which trailed 14-10 at the half against UAlbany, has now comeback from halftime deficits to win in each of its last two outings.
- A year after only rushing for 100+ yards in four games while posting seven total rushing touchdowns on the year, Maine's rushing attack has shown much improvement in the early part of 2024. Maine has rushed for 100+ yards in each of its first five outings and has already matched its rushing TD total (7) from a year ago.
- Over its current two-game win streak, Maine's 'Black Hole' defense has forced six turnovers (2 fumbles/4 INTs), allowed just six total second half points, registered 7.0 sacks, and have limited the opponent to just a 5-of-23 on third down (21.7%).
- Delaware has opened the season 5-0 and enter play 3-0 at home in 2024. The Blue Hens, who have posted 42 or more points in four of their first five games, rank fifth in FCS in scoring (42.0) and eighth in total offense (470.6). Delaware has also been dominant on the defensive side of the ball where it leads the CAA allowing just 315.6 yards per game while limiting opponents to a CAA leading 17.4 points per game. Delaware boasts a +8 turnover margin with 10 takeaways on the season. The Blue Hens have tallied 31.0 TFLs and 16.0 sacks on the season.
A Maine Win Would:
...Be Maine's 12th win over Delaware.
...Be Maine's first three-game win streak since Oct. 16-30, 2021
...Be Maine's first three-game road win streak since Oct. 23 - Nov. 13, 2021
...Be Maine's highest ranked opponent its defeated since 2018 (#3 Weber State).
...Be Maine's first win at Delaware since 2016.
...Be Maine's third win at Delaware in its last four trips.
...Be Maine's seven total road win over Delaware (6-16 all-time on the road against the Blue Hens).
...Double Maine's win total from a year ago and match its total wins over the past two seasons (2-9, 2-9)
Tale of the Tape
| Maine (CAA rank) |
Category |
Delaware (CAA rank) |
| 24.6 (8) |
Points |
42.0 (2) |
| 325.6 (16) |
Total Offense |
470.6 (2) |
| 127.6 (12) |
Rushing Yards |
186.8 (6) |
| 198.0 (10) |
Passing Yards |
283.8 (3) |
| 7/7 |
Rushing TDs/Passing TDs |
13/15 |
| 32:26 (3) |
Offensive Time of Possession |
31:13 (6) |
| 28.2 (10) |
Points Allowed |
17.4 (1) |
| 383.6 (8) |
Total Defense |
315.6 (1) |
| 179.6 (8) |
Rushing Yards Allowed |
93.8 (1) |
| 204.0 (7) |
Passing Yards Allowed |
221.8 (11) |
| 10/10 |
Rushing/Passing TDs Allowed |
3/7 |
| 44.3 (5) |
3rd-Down Conversions |
48.7 (4) |
| 44.1 (12) |
3rd-Down Conversion Defense |
43.1 (10) |
| +4 (3) |
Turnover Margin |
+8 (1) |
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