University of Maine
Campbell
10/22/2026 1:00:00 PM | Football
Rally towels will be given out to all fans in attendance
ORONO, Maine --Â The University of Maine football program will play host to #13/16 Campbell on homecoming weekend in Orono on Saturday, Oct. 24.
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:
As a part of homecoming weekend, all fans in attendance will receive a rally towel curtesy of Bangor Savings Bank. The Black Bears will also be accepting non-perishable food items donations with our partners at UCU benefiting the Black Bear Exchange, an important resource for students and families on campus. If you're able, please bring a non-perishable food item to donate at their table. You can also support the cause online at https://
For tickets to Saturday's football game, visit GoBlackBears.com/Tickets or call 207-581-BEAR.
The tailgating line can begin forming at 5 AM on Saturday, Oct. 25. Anyone that is line before hand may be subject to towing.
| Maine (1-6, 1-3 CAA) vs #13/16 Campbell (6-1, 3-0 CAA) |
| Date & Time | Saturday, Oct. 24Â | 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 |
Red Zone Stops -- The Black Bears have been one of the best teams in the country in stopping teams in the red zone. The Black Bears rank 15th in the country and at the top of the CAA as they've stopped opponents 27.6% of the time from scoring any points after entering the red zone.
Late Down Stops -- Maine ranks 13th in the country in 3rd-down defense and 10th in the country in 4th-down defense, both of which rank in the top-two spots in the CAA. The Black Bears allow just a 30.4% conversion rate on 3rd-down and even lower mark of just 30% on 4th-downs on the season.
Five Games of Takeaways -- The Black Bears are on the best defenses in the CAA 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 seven games, which is the fourth-highest mark in the CAA.
Their nine takeaways are split with six interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Their six interceptions is the 39th-best mark in the FCS and the third-most.
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 15 sacks, the 36th-best mark in the FCS and fifth-best mark in the CAA.
OPPENHEIMER LEADS THE GROUP
Sam Oppenheimer has continued to show each week that he is one of the best defensive players in the FCS in 2026.
He ranks 9th in nation with 73 tackles and sixth with 42 solo tackles.Â
His solo tackles are the third-most in the CAA while his total tackles ranks second in the conference.
He also has forced a fumble, has two interceptions and 3.5 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 30 receptions, 297 receiving yards and his four total touchdowns are tied with Rashawn Marshall for the team lead.
His 145 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 seven 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 three his three sacks are the eight-most in the conference and rank him 80th 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 seven games, he is 10-for-10 on field goals, 6-for-6 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 31-25 in games decided by seven points or less.
Maine is 1-3 in 2026 in one possession games, beating Towson 21-18 in Week 0 and losing to Boston College 22-16 in Week 3, Sacred Heart 24-16 in week 5 and Bryant 17-14 in week 7.
A MAINE WIN WOULD BE...
... The second CAA victory of the season for the Black Bears.
... The first win over Campbell for Maine.
| Maine (CAA) | Category | #13/16 Campbell (CAA) |
| 14.4Â (13) | Points | 32.6 (2) |
| 281.9 (13) | Total Offense | 455.0 (1) |
| 99.1 (11) | Rushing Yards | 174.6 (3) |
| 182.7 (10) | Passing Yards | 280.4 (1) |
| 4/6 | Rushing TDs/Passing TDs | 16/15 |
| 28:22 (11) | Offensive Time of Possession | 31:46 (3) |
| 28.9 (7) | Points Allowed | 27.6 (6) |
| 388.6 (8) | Total Defense | 401.3 (10) |
| 181.6 (9) | Rushing Yards Allowed | 116.3Â (3) |
| 207.0 (8) | Passing Yards Allowed | 285.0 (13) |
| 11/11 | Rushing/Passing TDs Allowed | 12/11 |
| 33.6 (11) | 3rd-Down Conversions | 38.4 (9) |
| 30.4 (2) | 3rd-Down Conversion Defense | 38.6 (6) |
| -3 (9) | Turnover Margin | -1 (T5) |
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