University of Maine
UAlbany
11/12/2026 12:00:00 PM | Football
ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine football program heads to UAlbany for their final road trip of the season on Saturday, Nov. 14.
Broadcast Details:
Saturday's game will be live streamed on FloCollege. 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.
| Maine (1-8, 1-6 CAA) at #25/RV UAlbany (6-4, 4-2 CAA) |
| Date & Time | Saturday, Nov. 14 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Venue |
Tom & Mary Casey Stadium (8,500) - Albany, N.Y. |
| Watch | Web Stream: FloCollege |
| Listen | 92.9 The Ticket (Bangor) // 100.5 FM (Portland) // 1310 AM (Portland) | GoBlackBears.com |
| Live Stats | GoBlackBears.com |
| Game Notes | 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 ninth in the country and at the top of the CAA as they've stopped opponents 30.3% of the time from scoring any points after entering the red zone.
Late Down Stops -- Maine ranks seventh in the country in 3rd-down defense and sixth 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 29.9% conversion rate on 3rd-down and just 30.8% on 4th-downs on the season.
Seven Games of Takeaways -- The Black Bears are on the best defenses in the CAA on the season in terms of forcing takeaways on the season. Maine has taken the ball away 12 times on the season, the 6th-best mark in the CAA and only four-shy of the conference lead.
Their nine takeaways are split with seven interceptions and five fumble recoveries. Their seven interceptions is the fifth-most in the CAA while their five fumble recoveries are the sixth-most in the conference.
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 20 sacks, the 34th-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 11th in the nation in total tackles with 90 and his 46 solo tackles are the 13th most in the FCS.
In conference rankings, his total tackles are the second-most and his solo tackles is the third-most.
He also has forced a fumble, has two interceptions and 3.5 TLF's on the season.
MARSHALL FINDING HIS RHYTHM
The 2025 Freshmen All-American has started to find his rhythm over the past five games for the Black Bears after a slow start to the season.
On the year, Marshall has rushed for 581 yards and four touchdowns, adding a pair of scores through the air.
Over his past five games, he has eclipsed 100 yards in two of the games, including a season-high 139 yards against Rhode Island in Week 9.
He has recorded a touchdown in four of his last five games, two of which were on the ground and two through the air.
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 35 receptions, 330 receiving yards and his five total touchdowns are second on the team to Rashawn Marshall.
His 215 rushing yards ranks second on the team.
TAKING AWAY THE BALL
Through nine games on the season, the Black Bears defense has 12 takeaways, which have been made by nine different players.
Leb by Oppenheimer's two interceptions, Brayden Isaiah, Chris Bacon, Jeremiah McGill, Erv Wiggins Jr. and Jamaree Gibson have recorded an interception on the season while McGill, Isaiah, Bryce Purnell, Mike Hamilton and Jake Kucera have recovered a fumble.
Oppenheimer, McGill, Kye Pressley, Jayden Brown 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 3.5 sacks and 9.0 tackles-for-loss.
His three his 3.5 sacks are the 12th-most in the conference while his 9.0 TFL's is the seventh-best mark in the CAA and ranks him 44th in the country.
CLOSE CALL
Since 2013, Maine is 31-26 in games decided by seven points or less.
Maine is 1-4 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, Bryant 17-14 in week 7 and Rhode Island 14-13 in overtime of week 9.
| Maine (CAA) | Category | UAlbany (CAA) |
| 13.3 (13) | Points | 26.6 (5) |
| 288.9 (12) | Total Offense | 345.2 (6) |
| 104.6 (11) | Rushing Yards | 175.0 (2) |
| 184.3 (9) | Passing Yards | 170.2 (13) |
| 6/7 | Rushing TDs/Passing TDs | 18/16 |
| 29:14 (9) | Offensive Time of Possession | 31:53 (2) |
| 27.9 (8) | Points Allowed | 21.9 (2) |
| 388.2 (9) | Total Defense | 329.4 (2) |
| 164.4 (7) | Rushing Yards Allowed | 109.0 (1) |
| 223.8 (10) | Passing Yards Allowed | 220.4 (9) |
| 13/15 | Rushing/Passing TDs Allowed | 10/15 |
| 31.7 (12) | 3rd-Down Conversions | 43.5 (3) |
| 29.9 (2) | 3rd-Down Conversion Defense | 42.7 (9) |
| -3 (9) | Turnover Margin | +1 (T2) |
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