2024 Maine Black Bears football team

The 2024 Maine Black Bears football team represented the University of Maine as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association Football Conference (CAA) in the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Black Bears were led by third-year head coach Jordan Stevens and played home games at Alfond Stadium in Orono, Maine.

2024 Maine Black Bears football
ConferenceCAA Football Conference
Record4–5 (2–3 CAA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMikahael Waters (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorUmberto Di Meo (1st season)
Home stadiumAlfond Stadium
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Coastal Athletic Association Football Conference standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 11 Rhode Island   5 0     8 1  
No. 13 Richmond   5 0     7 2  
Delaware*   4 1     7 1  
No. 17 Stony Brook   4 1     7 2  
No. 12 Villanova   4 1     7 2  
No. 20 William & Mary   3 2     6 3  
New Hampshire   3 2     5 4  
Hampton   2 3     5 4  
Maine   2 3     4 5  
Monmouth   2 3     4 5  
Towson   2 3     4 5  
Elon   2 3     3 6  
Albany   1 4     3 6  
Campbell   1 4     3 6  
Bryant   0 5     2 7  
North Carolina A&T   0 5     1 8  
* Delaware ineligible for rankings and 2024 FCS playoffs due to transition to the FBS
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
As of November 7, 2024
Rankings from STATS Poll

Transfers

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Outgoing

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Over the off-season, Maine lost twenty players through the transfer portal. Seventeen committed to new schools. [1][2]

Name Pos. New school
Cole Baker K Unknown
Darius Bell OL East Carolina[3]
Kahzir Brown CB Florida Atlantic
Alex Berrouet RB Bentley
Stone Compton RB Nichols
Aaron Gethers CB Benedict
Rohan Jones TE Montana State[4]
Xavier Lozowicki OT Cincinnati
Darius McKenzie LB South Alabama[5]
Ayden Pereira QB Merrimack
Daniel Plascencia IOL Texas A&M–Kingsville
Jayden Platt LB William & Mary
Sean Pozniak OT Tennessee Tech
Clayton Ritter LS Albany
Derek Robertson QB Monmouth
Dorian Royal DT Georgia State[6]
Charles Rulon P Unknown
Jylun Spence S Oklahoma Baptist
Abdul Stewart S Unknown
Vince Thomas LB CCSU

Incoming

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Over the off-season, Maine added fourteen players through the transfer portal.[1]

Name Pos. Class Previous school
Jermaine Baker LB Gr Yale
Dorian Blackwell CB R-Jr Nevada
Kenneth Cooper S Gr Merrimack
Jayden Curry S Gr South Florida
Kesean Dyson LB Gr Saint Francis
Mason Gilbert TE Gr Lafayette
Molayo Irefin WR/KR Gr Saint Vincent
Andrew Kocan IOL So VMI
Zephron Lester DT Gr Stanford
Jaharie Martin RB Gr Montana State
John Olmstead OL Gr Lafayette[7]
Carter Peevy QB Gr Mercer[7]
Ty'ee Stephens WR R-Fr Hampton
Isaiah Watson CB Gr Samford

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 307:00 p.m.Colgate*FloSportsW 17–145,775
September 78:00 p.m.at No. 3 Montana State*ESPN+L 24–4121,887
September 143:30 p.m.Monmouth
  • Alfond Stadium
  • Orono, ME
FloSportsL 22–514,574
September 211:00 p.m.at Merrimack*NESN+/ESPN+W 26–152,547
September 283:30 p.m.at No. 21 AlbanyFloSportsW 34–208,019
October 121:00 p.m.at DelawareFloSportsL 21–4415,564
October 191:00 p.m.No. 5 Villanova 
  • Alfond Stadium
  • Orono, ME
FloSportsW 35–76,860
October 261:00 p.m.at No. 15 Rhode IslandFloSportsL 14–245,450
November 212:00 p.m.at Oklahoma*SECN+/ESPN+L 14–5982,831
November 91:00 p.m.Bryant
  • Alfond Stadium
  • Orono, ME
FloSports
November 162:00 p.m.at ElonFloSports
November 231:00 p.m.New Hampshire
  • Alfond Stadium
  • Orono, ME
FloSports
  • *Non-conference game
  •  Homecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

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Colgate

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Colgate Raiders (0–0) at Maine Black Bears (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Raiders 0 7 0714
Black Bears 0 10 0717

at Alfond Sports StadiumOrono, ME

  • Date: August 30, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV: FloFootball
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics COL MAINE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Colgate Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at No. 3 Montana State

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Game Two – Maine Black Bears (1–0) vs No. 3 Montana State Bobcats (2–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Maine 0 0 000
No. 3 Montana State 0 0 000

at Bobcat StadiumBozeman, MT

  • Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 8:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UMA MTST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Montana State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Monmouth

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Game Three – Monmouth Hawks (0–2) at Maine Black Bears (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Monmouth 0 0 000
Maine 0 0 000

at Alfond StadiumOrono, ME

  • Date: Saturday September 14, 2024
  • Game time: 3:30 PM EST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MON UMA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Monmouth Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Merrimack

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Game Four – Maine Black Bears (1–2) vs Merrimack Warriors (1–2) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Maine 0 6 71326
Merrimack 10 5 0015

at Duane StadiumNorth Andover, MA

  • Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (NESN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UMA MER
First downs 21 8
Total yards 336 195
Rushing yards 112 103
Passing yards 224 92
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 18–27–0 13–25–2
Time of possession 34:47 25:13
Team Category Player Statistics
Maine Passing Carter Peevy 17/26, 225 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Tavion Banks 13 carries, 55 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Joe Gillette 4 receptions, 86 yards
Merrimack Passing Justin Lewis 8/13, 67 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Jermaine Corbett 15 carries, 81 yards
Receiving Jared Dunn 3 receptions, 35 yards

at No. 21 Albany

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Game Five – Maine Black Bears (2–2) vs No. 21 Albany Great Danes (1–2) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Maine 3 7 91534
No. 21 Albany 0 14 0620

at Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey StadiumAlbany, NY

  • Date: Saturday September 28, 2024
  • Game time: 3:30 PM EST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Wind: SE at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 8,019
  • Referee: Paul Matt Overton
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:28) UMA – Joey Bryson 40-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 5:26; Maine 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (14:19) ALB – Jojo Uga 2-yard run, John Opalko kick (Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:12; Albany 7–3)
  • (1:57) UMA – Jaharie Martin 1-yard run, Joey Bryson kick (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 3:36; Maine 10–7)
  • (0:14) ALB – Seven McGee 13-yard pass from Myles Burkett, John Opalko kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:38; Albany 14–10)
Third quarter
  • (10:14) UMA – Joey Bryson 40-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 3:57; Albany 14–13)
  • (1:58) UMA – Cooper Heisey 2-yard pass from Carter Peevy (Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 6:15; Maine 19–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:04) UMA – Cooper Heisey 2-yard pass from Carter Peevy, Joe Gillette pass (Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards, 7:56; Maine 27–14)
  • (5:20) ALB – Seven McGee 32-yard pass from Myles Burkett (Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 1:39; Maine 27–20)
  • (1:46) UMA – Jamaree Gibson 78-yard interception, Joey Bryson kick (Maine 34–20)
Statistics UMA ALB
First downs 27 16
Total yards 337 260
Rushing yards 135 58
Passing yards 202 202
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20–24–0 19–32–2
Time of possession 39:10 19:21
Team Category Player Statistics
Maine Passing Carter Peevy 20/24, 202 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Jaharie Martin 19 carries, 82 yards, TD
Receiving Molayo Irefin 5 receptions, 68 yards
Albany Passing Myles Burkett 19/32, 202 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Griffin Woodell 9 carries, 36 yards
Receiving Seven McGee 5 receptions, 83 yards, 2 TD

at Delaware

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Game Six – Maine Black Bears (3–2) vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (5–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Maine 0 0 000
Delaware 0 0 000

at Delaware StadiumNewark, DE

  • Date: Saturday October 12, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UMA DEL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Delaware Passing
Rushing
Receiving

No. 5 Villanova

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Game Seven – Villanova Wildcats (5–1) at Maine Black Bears (3–3) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Villanova 0 0 000
Maine 0 0 000

at Alfond Sports StadiumOrono, ME

  • Date: Saturday October 19, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics NOVA UMA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Villanova Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at No. 15 Rhode Island

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Game Eight – Maine Black Bears (3–4) vs No. 15 Rhode Island Rams (6–1) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Maine 0 0 000
No. 15 Rhode Island 0 0 000

at Meade StadiumKingston, RI

  • Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UMA URI
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Rhode Island Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Oklahoma (FBS)

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Game Nine – Maine Black Bears (4–4) vs Oklahoma Sooners (FBS) (4–4) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Maine 0 0 000
Oklahoma (FBS) 0 0 000

at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial StadiumNorman, OK

Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UMA OKLA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Oklahoma Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Bryant

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Game Ten – Bryant Bulldogs (2–7) at Maine Black Bears (4–5) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bryant 0 0 000
Maine 0 0 000

at Alfond Sports StadiumOrono, ME

  • Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics BRY UMA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Bryant Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Elon

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Game Eleven – Maine Black Bears (0–0) vs Elon Phoenix (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Maine 0 0 000
Elon 0 0 000

at Rhodes StadiumElon, NC

  • Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UMA ELON
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Elon Passing
Rushing
Receiving

New Hampshire

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Game Twelve – New Hampshire Wildcats (0–0) at Maine Black Bears (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
New Hampshire 0 0 000
Maine 0 0 000

at Alfond Sports StadiumOrono, ME

  • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (FloSports): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UNH UMA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
New Hampshire Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maine Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Roster

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2024 Maine Black Bears football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 0 Ty'ee Stephens   Fr
WR 2 Trevin Ewing Jr
WR 4 Molayo Irefin GS
QB 10 Caden Drezek So
QB 11 Carter Peevy GS
QB 12 Noah Carpenter Fr
RB 12 Evan Wallace   So
WR 13 Aaron Arteaga So
QB 14 Anthony Harris Sr
WR 15 Zaheem Crawford-Patterson   So
TE 16 Eli Mahan Jr
QB 17 Eddie Buehler Fr
QB 18 Keegan Andrews   Fr
WR 18 Joe Gillette GS
RB 19 Jaharie Martin GS
WR 20 Nick Laughlin   Fr
RB 21 Brian Santana-Fis Jr
RB 25 Tavion Banks   Sr
WR 28 Juelz Russell Fr
RB 31 Rashawn Marshall Fr
RB 36 Symon Sathler So
TE 42 Luke Grigson Fr
TE 46 Will Grant Fr
TE 48 Declan McKevitt Jr
TE 49 Elijah Smalls   Fr
OL 57 Andrew Kocan So
OL 58 Noah Stanley Fr
OL 61 Harry Fuller Fr
OL 62 Pius Ejindu   Fr
OL 63 Evan Schaub Fr
OL 64 Jack Boutaugh So
OL 65 Nicolas Cruji So
OL 66 Kylan Lamke Fr
OL 68 Max Gregor So
OL 70 Joe Horn Jr
OL 71 John Olmstead GS
OL 72 Tyler Williams So
OL 74 Anthony Iliano   Fr
OL 75 Liam Reamer Fr
OL 76 Ayden Chabak Fr
OL 78 Jack Lillie   Fr
OL 79 Max Lövblad GS
WR 80 Jamie Lamson GS
WR 81 Montigo Moss Sr
TE 82 Cooper Heisey GS
WR 83 Michael Monios GS
WR 84 Kevin Jackson   Fr
WR 85 Blake Thomas   Fr
TE 86 Jake Kucera   Fr
TE 87 Francisco Pratts So
TE 88 Mason Gilbert GS
WR 89 Gianni Rossitto So
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
CB 1 Alhaji Kamara   Jr
S 3 Shakur Smalls Sr
DT 5 John Costanza Sr
LB 6 Jabari Odoemenem So
LB 7 Latrell Couchman Jr
S 8 Robby Riobe GS
DE 9 Xavier Holmes Jr
LB 10 Tyshawn Stewart Jr
LB 11 Christian Thomas Sr
CB 13 Dede Doegan Jr
LB 15 Zion Cheeks So
S 17 Jayden Curry GS
S 20 Jake Kucera Fr
DB 21 Brayden Isaiah Fr
DB 22 Dorian Blackwell   Jr
S 23 Amir Byrd GS
S 24 Kenneth Cooper GS
LB 26 Jermaine Baker GS
CB 27 Jamaree Gibson So
CB 28 Isaiah Watson GS
CB 29 Nassir Young Jr
CB 30 Na'Cire Christmas   Fr
LB 33 Kesean Dyson GS
CB 34 Daren Omoregie So
LB 35 Devin Hairston So
DB 35 Ja'Darius Steele Fr
S 37 Devin Vaught   Fr
S 38 Sherrod Hudson So
S 39 Amari Mack   Fr
DT 44 Rayshad Wallace GS
DE 45 Ta'Kai Chisolm   Fr
DE 47 Jared Tynes   Fr
S 48 Nic Swanson So
LB 52 Grayson DiPietro Fr
LB 53 Isaac Ofielu GS
DL 55 Nathan Lopez Fr
DE 56 Jacob Tuiasosopo GS
DT 73 Jace Negley Fr
DT 90 Jaedin Lee Fr
DT 91 Shymell Davis Jr
DT 92 Izaiah Henderson GS
DE 93 Kye Pressley   Fr
DE 94 Chris Bacon   Fr
DT 95 Mike Hamilton So
DT 96 Gerald Baker III Fr
DT 97 Zephron Lester GS
DL 98 Dillon White Fr
DE 99 Nicolas Kalume So
LB Josh Sparacio Fr
LB Tim Crockett Fr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
P 14 Aidan Cadogan GS
K 40 Joey Bryson So
K 41 Kemsley Marsters Fr
K/P 43 Samuel Tremblay Fr
LS 38 Landon Beal Fr
LS 49 Zach Zoglio Sr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Mikahael Waters (Nevada)
    Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
  • Umberto di Meo (Springfield)
    Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
  • Spencer Carey (Maine)
    Special Teams Coordinator/Cornerbacks
  • Pushaun Brown (Maine)
    Running backs/Assistant Special Teams Coordinator/Pro Liaison
  • Dave Bucar (Washington & Jefferson)
    Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator
  • John Gardner (Washington)
    Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator
  • McCormick Stephenson (Minnesota State)
    Tight Ends
  • AJ McLaughlin (Husson)
    Defensive Line
  • Jalen Hairston (Charleston)
    Safeties/Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
  • Jeb Boudreaux (Stetson)
    Outside Linebackers
  • Mike DeVito (Maine)
    Director of Player Development & Alumni Relations
  • Trey Hall (Edinboro)
    Head Football Sports Performance Coach
  • Nicole Earley (Temple)
    Director of Football Operations
  • Thatcher Allen (Springfield)
    Offensive Quality Control/Video Coordinator
  • Nathan Kue (Albany)
    Recruiting Assistant
  • Julie Cheville
    Athletics Academic Counselor
  • Muralee Das
    Faculty Liaison

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  •   Injured
  •   Redshirt

Roster
Last update: September 9, 2024

References

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  1. ^ a b "2024 Maine Football Transfer Portal". ON3.
  2. ^ "2024 College Football Transfer Portal". 247Sports.
  3. ^ Igoe, Stephen (December 20, 2023). "Maine offensive line transfer Darius Bell commits to East Carolina". 247Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Flores, Victor (December 21, 2023). "Montana State Bobcats expect Maine transfer Rohan Jones to make instant impact". 406 MT Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  5. ^ Konkel, Doug (May 6, 2024). "Jags Add FCS Linebacker McKenzie". 247Sports. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Moore, Ben (March 30, 2024). "GSU Football Lands Maine Transfer Defensive Lineman Dorian Royal". 247Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Lazarczyk, Travis (April 20, 2024). "College football: Transfers could provide spark to UMaine offense". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  8. ^ "2024 Maine Football Schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  9. ^ "2024 Football Schedule". University of Maine Athletics. Retrieved May 11, 2024.