The UMaine football team steps out of conference today to try and capture its first win of the fall. The Black Bears host Bryant University from the Northeast Conference.

First year head coach Joe Harasymiak and his Maine team are 0-3. After losing to FBS teams UConn and Toledo, the Bears home debut didn't end well a week ago against CAA foe Jame Madison University.

Meanwhile, the Bulldogs of Bryant are 2-2 and bring a big passing attack led by QB Dalton Easton who is fifth in the nation with 1,138 yards.

Maine does hold the advantage over Bryant in the series, winning three of the four games. And, the Black Bears are 10-2 all-time against Northeast Conference teams.

Kickoff is 3pm at Alfond Stadium in Orono.

TALE OF THE TAPE:

Team Statistics (Rank)
MAINE (CAA Rank)CATEGORYBRYANT (NEC Rank)
14.7 (11)Points34.2 (1)
295.0 (11)Total Offense423.2 (2)
104.3 (12)Rushing Yards138.8 (4)
190.7 (5)Passing Yards284.5 (1)
3/2Rush TDs/Pass TDs8/10
29:16 (8)Offensive Time of Possession29:29 (4)
33.3 (10)Points Allowed26.8 (5)
436.0 (10)Total Defense348.0 (3)
226.7 (12)Rush Yards Allowed115.2 (2)
209.3 (6)Pass Yards Allowed232.8 (6)
7/5Rush/Pass TDs Allowed5/8
30:44Defensive Time of Possession30:31
+1 (6)Turnover Margin-5 (7)

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