Under new Coach Jordan Stevens, the Black Bears open at the University of New Mexico on Saturday night.
Maine colleges
College notebook: Michigan plans to start QB McNamara, McCarthy in opening games
Cade McNamara will start Saturday at home against Colorado State, and J.J. McCarthy will start the following week against Hawaii.
Tuesday’s college notebook: Alabama Coach Saban getting new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million
Nick Saban’s deal includes a salary and talent fee of $9.9 million this year with $400,000 annual raises.
UMaine football: Defense shows improvement up front in final scrimmage
A stronger pass rush will be key for this season for the Black Bears, who open at New Mexico on Sept. 3.
UMaine athletics moves into new phase of COVID precautions
While some athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 leading up to the fall season, practices have been uninterrupted.
UMaine names Samantha Hegmann-Wary its interim athletic director
The senior women’s administrator in the athletic department, Hegmann-Wary will serve as the interim AD while the university searches for Ken Ralph’s successor.
Lewiston native Marc Gosselin takes swing as Thomas College golf coach
The Lewiston High School grad and Auburn city employee, who has coached in baseball and hockey, will now coach his passion: golf.
Deering grad Salamone becomes leader on UMaine’s defensive line
Now in his sixth season because of added NCAA eligibility, Raffaele Salamone is a key interior lineman for the Black Bears.
UMaine athletic director leaving for NCAA Division III school
Ken Ralph will step down at the end of the month to become the athletic director at Southwestern University in Texas.
UMaine football: Wide receiver battle a key as Maine opens preseason camp
A handful of receivers look to claim spots left open by the departures of Andre Miller and Devin Young, who led the team in catches last season.