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Preview: Football hosts Bryant for their Breast Cancer Awareness Game
10/15/2026 1:00:00 PM | Football
Saturday will also be the student "Stein Game"
ORONO, Maine --Â The University of Maine football program is set to host Bryant on Saturday, Oct. 17 for their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Game and the student "Stein Game".
Broadcast Details:
Saturday's game will be live streamed on FloCollege and locally to WVII - ABC 7. The game can be heard locally in Bangor on 92.9 The Ticket, in the Portland markets on 100.5 FM and 1310 AM, and nationwide at GoBlackBears.com and on the TuneIn app.
Promotions:
All fans are asked to where something pink for the Breast Cancer Awareness Game. The first 500 fans in attendance will get a pink Black Bears beanie hat. For students, the first 100 students in attendance will get the 2026 Maine Football stein as part of the "Stein Series".
For tickets to Saturday's football game, visit GoBlackBears.com/Tickets or call 207-581-BEAR.
| Maine (1-5, 1-2 CAA) vs Bryant (4-2, 2-0 CAA) |
| Date & Time | Saturday, Oct. 17 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Venue |
Morse Field at Alfond Stadium (7,541) - Orono, Maine |
| Watch | Web Stream: FloCollege |
| Listen | 92.9 The Ticket (Bangor) // 100.5 FM (Portland) // 1310 AM (Portland) |Â GoBlackBears.com |
| Live Stats | GoBlackBears.com |
| Game Notes | Â Maine |
| X | @BlackBearsFB |
Off the Bye -- The Black Bears are looking to get back in the win column when they host Bryant on Saturday afternoon at Alfond Stadium after coming off of their bye week in Week 6.
In their previous game back on Oct. 3 against Sacred Heart, the Black Bears had their comeback effort come up just short as they fell 24-16. Seven different Black Bears recorded a catch in the game while Marshall led the running back core with 67 yards on the ground.
Five Games of Takeaways -- The Black Bears are on the best defenses in the FCS on the season in terms of forcing takeaways after having opened up the season with takeaways in their first five games. Maine has forced nine turnovers through six games, which is the top half of the FCS and the fourth-highest mark in the CAA.
Their nine takeaways are split with six interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Their six interceptions is the 24th-best mark in the FCS and the second-most in the CAA while the three fumble recoveries is the fifth-most in the CAA.
To go along with their takeaways, the Black Bears have been getting to the quarterback over the course of the first six games, having come away with 14 sacks, the 23rd-best mark in the FCS and fifth-best in the CAA.
OPPENHEIMER LEADS THE GROUP
Sam Oppenheimer has continued to build upon his strong start to the season week after week.
He ranks 17th in nation with 58 tackles and seventh with 36 solo tackles.Â
His solo tackles are the second-most in the CAA while his total tackles ranks third in the conference.
He also has forced a fumble, has two interceptions and three TLF's on the season.
DUAL-THREAT LAUGHLIN
Nick Laughlin continues to be one of the most impactful players in the Black Bears offense, both as a running back and as a receiver.
On the season, he paces the Black Bears offense with 23 receptions, 211 receiving yards and four total touchdowns.
His 130 rushing yards ranks second on the team.
In Week 3, he had a two-touchdown game against FBS opponent Boston College, both being receiving scores.
TAKING AWAY THE BALL
Through six games on the season, the Black Bears defense has nine takeaways, which have been made by seven different players.
Leb by Oppenheimer's two interceptions, Brayden Isaiah, Chris Bacon, Jeremiah McGill and Jamaree Gibson have recorded an interception on the season while McGill, Bryce Purnell and Jake Kucera have recovered a fumble.
Oppenheimer, Kye Pressley and Ta'Kai Chisolm have forced the fumbles for the Black Bears.
BACON IN THE BACKFIELD
Chris Bacon has been one of the top players getting into the backfield in the CAA in 2026.
He leads the Black Bears with three sacks and six tackles-for-loss.
His six TFL's are the seventh-most in the CAA and rank him 50th in the FCS in the FCS while his three sacks are the sixth-most in the conference and rank him 56th in the country.
FRED MITCHELL WATCHLIST
Samuel Tremblay is one of the most accurate kickers in the FCS for the second-straight season, earning him a spot among 41 kickers on the midseason watchlist for the Fred Mitchell Award.
In six games, he is 8-for-8 on field goals, 5-for-5 on his attempts from 40+ yards, and he is 7-for-8 on his PAT attempts for the season.
CLOSE CALL
Since 2013, Maine is 31-24 in games decided by seven points or less.
Maine is 1-2 in 2026 in one possession games, beating Towson 21-18 in Week 0 and losing to Boston College 22-16 in Week 3 and Sacred Heart 24-16 in week 5.
A MAINE WIN WOULD BE...
... The second CAA victory of the season for the Black Bears.
... The fifth-straight win over Bryant for Maine.
| Maine (CAA) | Category | Bryant (CAA) |
| 14.5 (13) | Points | 20.5 (8) |
| 270.2 (13) | Total Offense | 311.8 (10) |
| 96.0 (11) | Rushing Yards | 131.0 (8) |
| 174.2 (12) | Passing Yards | 180.9 (8) |
| 4/5 | Rushing TDs/Passing TDs | 11/4 |
| 28:05 (10) | Offensive Time of Possession | 29:33 (7) |
| 30.8Â (8) | Points Allowed | 23.3 (3) |
| 405.5 (10) | Total Defense | 390.2 (6) |
| 190.2 (8) | Rushing Yards Allowed | 217.0 (4) |
| 215.3 (8) | Passing Yards Allowed | 173.2Â (4) |
| 10/10 | Rushing/Passing TDs Allowed | 13/4 |
| 33.0 (11) | 3rd-Down Conversions | 36.4 (10) |
| 30.3 (2) | 3rd-Down Conversion Defense | 46.2 (11) |
| 0 (T34) | Turnover Margin | +1 (3) |
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